Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 04:37 pm
If you are not a fan of having to apply false lashes every time, then lash extensions are usually a good alternative. They are costlier than if you bought the falsies for yourself, but you should have luscious lashes for up to three weeks after which you can get a refill.
However, sometimes you may not want to get the refill, so you need to remove them before they all fall off at about four to five weeks. The eyelash extension removal process is easy and inexpensive. You only need the right tools.
You can try out some eyelash growing oils to help you grow longer lashes in the longer run.
How to take off fake eyelashes at home
Getting your eyelash extensions done at the salon is not a cheap exercise, and neither is having them removed professionally. For removal by a professional, eyelash extension removal cost is between $25 and $35 which is unnecessary unless you used professional grade eyelash glue. You can manage to do it yourself at home if you have the following requirements:
- Steaming hot water in a basin.
- A large towel, enough to cover your whole head.
- Cotton pads or cotton ear buds.
- Coconut or olive oil, Vaseline or an oil-based makeup remover.
Before you start, it is important to remember that it is best to remove extensions that are already falling off. If your extensions are relatively new, it is not a good idea to do it yourself you should go to a professional using lash remover gel. This is because the extensions are usually attached to your actual lashes. Therefore, if you try too hard, you may irritate your eyes as well as damaging your lashes.
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Once you have all the requirements follow these simple steps to remove the extensions:
- Cover your head using the towel above the basin with steaming hot water. The steam will help soften the glue making it easier to pull out the lashes. Do this for about 15 minutes.
- Next, take a cotton pad and dab on some coconut or olive oil or oil based lash glue remover Then use the pad to gently wipe your lashes from the top lash slowly, so you don’t get the oil into your eyes.
- Repeat this for a few minutes a few times till you start seeing the lashes coming off.
- It may take a few trials to get all the lashes out so take a one hour break in between your trials. Do not do it for more than 20 minutes at a time.
- Once all the lashes come off, use some warm water and a cleanser to rinse off excess oil. Dry your face and moisturize.
Sometimes this may not work especially if the glue used is quite firm and in such a case it is best to have a professional do it. However, this how to remove fake eyelashes with Vaseline method will work when your lashes are more than two weeks old since the glue will have softened.
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Never try to pluck them off as you could easily find yourself without even your natural lashes and that won’t be fun.