Eyelash extensions are becoming an increasingly popular and mainstream beauty product. In 2018 the industry grew by as much as 31%.
However, if you wear eyelash extensions, it’s essential to clean them on a regular basis. There can be serious consequences of not washing your extensions, such as the building up of bacteria and even eye infections.
But what is the best way to clean eyelash extensions at home? And which products or techniques should you be using?
Keep reading to find out the best way to clean eyelash extensions.
Removing and Replacing Eyelash Extensions
The first step to cleaning your eyelash extensions is by removing them in the correct manner. It is important to pull gently by the band of the extension rather than from the hairs. Start from the inside corner of your eye and peel the band off your eyelid towards the outer corner.
It is important to remember than eyelash extensions can and should be worn multiple times! As long as you take good care of your lashes, they can be re-worn up to 5 times.
How to Clean Eyelash Extensions
Now we get to the nitty-gritty of cleaning eyelash extensions. The first step is to take a cotton swab, or better yet, a reusable cotton pad. With some make-up remover, gently rub mascara and glue residue from both the eyelash hairs and the extension band.
Some facial cleansers can double up as cleansers for your eyelash extensions, like Prolong Lash’s Cleanser Concentrate Professional – check it out!
It’s now time to move on to the more stubborn lumps of dried glue. Now that the glue is soft, it can be gently peeled off or removed with tweezers. You can now disinfect your eyelash extensions by dipping your cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and gently going over the lashes and band.
The final step is to let your lashes air dry on a tissue. They should then be stored in a clean container so that they don’t become dirty in your make-up bag.
What About Restoring the Shape of Bent Lashes?
If your eyelash extensions have become misshapen, this can easily be corrected while they are still damp. Gently mold the lash band around a finger, or use the mold from the box that your lashes came in to fix their shape.
Following these steps to take good care of your extensions will not only prevent the growth of bacteria, but it will also mean your lashes are easier to apply the next time you apply them, and let you get more uses out of your lashes.
Now You Know the Best Way to Clean Eyelash Extensions
We’ve now covered the process you should be following to clean your eyelash extensions. Our eyes are such a delicate and vital part of our bodies that it is important to take good care of them, and what they come into contact with.
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