With a beautiful new set of eyelash extensions, of course, we want to show them off. They make us look alert without having a stitch of makeup.
Removing Eyelash Extensions
Right now would be an excellent time to learn the basics of removing false eyelashes. Since you won’t be always able to visit a salon and have your lash extensions removed by a professional, you might need to do it yourself.
Above all, grown-out lash extensions don’t look good. You won’t be able to maintain them in the same neat, shiny, elongated shape and condition as in the beginning.
Eventually, they will start to fall off. If you do the removal right, you won’t be left without your natural virgin eyelashes. You will still have a solid base for renewing your extensions.
There are several ways in which you can remove lashes, including professional eyelash gel removers which have the most effective consistency to do the job harmlessly.
The good news is that removing fake eyelashes is easier than putting them on. If you want to know how to remove fake eyelashes with coconut oil, baby oil, or a makeup remover, read on.
How to Remove Eyelash Extensions – Step by Step Guide
You will need:
- Gel removing liquid for eyelash extensions
- Under eye pads
- Disposable micro-brush applicators
- Cotton pads
- Gentle eye makeup remover
- Disposable spoolie brush / clean mascara wand
Step 1.
Remove the under-eye pads from their packaging. They should be in the shape of a C.
Place the sticky side down to your skin, make sure that you stick the adhesive on top of your lower lashes as well.
Don’t worry these are safe to stick onto your bottom lashes and will come off without removing your bottom lashes.
Step 2.
Take two micropore brush applicators and saturate the micro brush heads with your removing gel/liquid.
Step 3.
Now close your eye tightly, take the micro brush and run it down the lashes gently in a downward motion.
Start about mid-way running it to the tip of your lash line and then work your way up closer to the root of the lash in a sweeping or brushing motion. Brush the removing solution onto the row of lashes.
Do not rub the lash line: please avoid the skin as you do not want this solution going into your eye. If you do get this into your eye, flush it out immediately with cold water.
Step 4.
Let the solution sit and seep into your lashes for about three minutes. If you are doing this alone, do one eye at a time.
Or, if you are lucky enough to have a friend to help you, you can do both eyes at the same time.
Step 5.
After the requested waiting time is up, get your other clean saturated gel micro brush head and gently brush down and through your lashes and as you will see your eyelashes flake away.
Step 6.
Now that you have taken all the eyelash extensions off, take your gentle eye makeup remover and douse your cotton pad and wipe away any leftover residue from the gel remover away from your eyelashes and you are done.
Step 7.
For extra measure take a disposable spoolie brush or clean mascara wand and brush your natural eyelashes.
Alternative Removal Solutions with Household Products
If you are not able to afford the high price tag of removing your extensions via a salon, or you not keen on putting chemicals or artificial stress on your eyelashes, we have some alternatives using all-natural products: olive oil and coconut oil.
Keep in mind these natural remedies will take longer to remove.
How to Remove Eyelash Extensions Using Olive Oil
You will need:
- A facial cleanser or makeup wipes
- Big bowl preferably ceramic or glass
- Towel
- Olive oil
- Cotton pad
- Disposable spoolie brushes/ clean mascara wand
Step 1.
Pour boiling water into a bowl.
Step 2.
Be careful when doing this next step: Face the bowl, lean forward and have your face sit about 30cm away from the hot bowl of water and cover your head with the towel by draping the towel over your head and having the towel trap the steam from all sides of the bowl.
Your face should be close enough that the steam is purifying your face and loosening the eyelash extension from the adhesive bond. You should not feel like your skin is burning from the steam or that you cannot breathe, if so your face is too close.
Steam your face for about 10 minutes.
Step 3.
After the steaming process is complete, remove the towel and bowl. Take a cotton pad and cotton bud and pour olive oil onto both items. Place the soaked cotton pad onto your eyelid.
Try to avoid opening your eye as there may be some slight stinging involved. Leave it on there for about three minutes.
Step 4.
After the three minutes is up, take the cotton bud and run it through your lashes in a downward motion. You will see the eyelash extension come right off.
Do not pull, just drag gently. Pulling will lead to the ripping off of your natural eyelash.
Step 5.
Repeat this step onto the other eye.
Step 6.
Once you are satisfied with both eyes, wash away any excess residue.
Step 7.
Take a disposable spoolie brush or clean mascara wand and brush your natural eyelashes.
There is some real magic in the flirty glance thrown from under big beautiful lashes.
Lash extensions are not only aesthetically pleasing – they are practical, too, as they will cut down on your prep time.
Hopefully, after reading this guide, you now know how to wash your face with eyelash extensions and also remove them when you need to.
You may find out that some methods don’t work for you despite doing wonders for others. When you meet your face in the mirror afterwards and notice your naturally thinner eyelash line, don’t panic.
You have probably got used to your curvy, voluminous false eyelashes and now nothing else would do. Guess it is time for extending your lashes again!
