The “life cycle” of human eyelashes is approximately 90 days. But this does not mean that once every three months all the hair on the eyelids falls out and immediately grows back. Renewal occurs constantly: almost every day we lose 1-2 eyelashes.
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This is why eyelash extensions lose their presentable appearance after 2-3 weeks. The sweat-fat environment on the eyelids gradually destroys the glue, and natural hairs displace artificial ones.
If your once thick and lush eyelash extensions have begun to thin, it’s time to remove them.
It's best to leave this to a professional. But if visiting the salon is not possible, act on your own. It's not that difficult.
What not to do
- You should not pick your eyelashes with needles: you risk poking your eye and scratching the delicate skin of your eyelids. And any mechanical damage can lead to inflammatory processes.
- You should not use untested drugs. When purchasing a chemical composition for removing eyelash extensions, you need to make sure of its quality and safety.
- The procedure cannot be performed during a cold, exacerbation of allergies or conjunctivitis.
- You cannot steam eyelash extensions (only before applying the cream), rub them with makeup removers, and especially pluck them with tweezers. With these methods you are more likely to get rid of your own eyelashes rather than artificial ones.
Precautionary measures
To ensure that the independent procedure is easy, quick and does not cause harm, it is important to observe the following precautions:
Make sure that cosmetics and bacteria do not get under the eyelids and directly into the visual organs. To do this, you need to wash yourself thoroughly, remove decorative cosmetics and treat your hands with an antiseptic solution.
If you are prone to allergic reactions, excessive sensitivity or dry skin, it is recommended to avoid using chemicals, preferring folk remedies such as oils and steam baths. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse them immediately with plenty of running water.
Do not use needles, toothpicks or other sharp objects to pluck eyelashes. Such actions can lead to severe damage, visual impairment and even blindness. Hair can be removed only with a special brush, and easily. If you have to make an effort, you should apply the solvent compounds again and wait a while for the adhesive base to completely dissolve.
During the procedure, you need to act carefully, avoiding pressure on the eyelids, as this can cause swelling, lead to injury, the development of blepharitis, damage and slowdown in the growth of your own eyelashes.
Avoid using hot water and soap. Attempts to remove eyelashes in this way will be ineffective, but can cause disease of the eyelid skin and the appearance of premature wrinkles.
Refrain from removing hair during menstruation and the first few days after its completion. According to experts, during this period the female body is most sensitive, so the removal process can cause pain and discomfort.
It is strictly contraindicated to carry out manipulation (both in the salon and at home) during exacerbation of ophthalmological diseases, infectious processes, and allergic attacks.
How to remove eyelash extensions with a debonder
Debonder is a powerful solvent. It is used to soften the glue used in eyelash extensions. Debonders are quite cheap and are sold in regular cosmetic stores, usually in liquid form. The powerful composition and release form affect the method of application.
Sit comfortably in front of a mirror. Make sure there is enough light falling on your face.
Do not remove eyelashes with liquid debonder while lying down. If it gets into your eyes, it will hurt.
Glue a special patch on the lower eyelid of the right or left eye. It will prevent the stinging debonder from getting on your skin. If there is no patch, cut a crescent out of a cotton pad and secure it under the eye with tape.
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Close your eye tightly, but don't squint. Using a microbrush (if not, you can use an eyelid applicator or a cotton swab) apply the debonder.
Remove artificial eyelashes with a combing motion using the same tool, adding product from time to time. Usually the process on one eye takes no more than 2–5 minutes, depending on the number of eyelash extensions.
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Soak a cotton swab in micellar water and remove any remaining glue from the lash line. Peel off the patch and open your eye.
Do the same with the second eye. After the procedure, you can wash your face and apply strengthening oil to your natural eyelashes.
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Removal methods at home
The most important thing when removing eyelashes is to remember the features of the cosmetic glue that the artist used. Typically, formulations with a fat-soluble base are used for extensions. With a little effort, you can learn information about how to remove eyelash extensions and how to remove them yourself without damaging your eyes. There are several ways, which you will read about in the article.
Using a debonder
Debonder is a liquid for dissolving glue and removing eyelash extensions; it is sold in the form of a gel, cream or liquid. It contains several ingredients of synthetic and natural origin. Liquid debonder often contains acetone, so it should be used very delicately.
For a beginner in this business, it is better to choose a gel or cream form of the product to avoid damage to the mucous membrane of the eyes.
When purchasing a debonder, consider several conditions.
- Consistency is important. The thicker the debonder, the better.
- The manufacturing company plays its role. It is better to buy a debonder from well-proven brands of lash makers (for example, Irisk, Dolce Vita and NLL) than to treat your eyes later.
- Compound. The more components of natural origin, the better for the eyelids and mucous membranes of the eyes.
- Aroma. If it is too caustic due to acetone, the benefits of the chosen product are questionable.
- It is better to choose a debonder in a specialty store or beauty salon so as not to purchase a low-quality fake. Before doing this, you should read reviews about the eyelash remover.
In addition to the debonder, you will need cotton swabs and disks, small-width tape, a mascara brush (as an option - an eyebrow brush or tweezers) and manicure scissors.
It is necessary to cut the cotton pad into 2 parts and cut out a semicircular depression on the inside so that it follows the shape of the eyelid, fitting tightly to it.
How to remove eyelash extensions at home? Take a small piece of narrow tape in your hands and attach a cotton pad under and above the lower eyelid. Then you need to dip a cotton swab into the debonder and apply it evenly to the eyelashes with a layer of equal thickness so that all the fibers are saturated with liquid. Wait a few minutes.
Take a mascara brush (from an old tube), which will only serve to remove eyelash extensions. After they are completely removed, wash your eyelid with water or lotion to remove any remaining solution to avoid future eye irritation.
If you feel a burning sensation, soak cotton pads and apply them to your eyelids, wait a few minutes for it to disappear. Then it is recommended to lubricate natural eyelashes with castor, burdock or olive oil.
Using a remover
In its action, the remover resembles a debonder; it is produced in the form of a cream, gel or lotion. The principle of operation is the same: after degreasing and protecting the skin with cotton pads, the eyelashes are covered with the product from the inner corner to the outer, they begin to come off with the capsule.
You should not pull your eyelashes with great force or try to tear them off, so as not to damage your natural ones. If they do not come off, repeat the procedure again or apply the oil overnight so that the glue has time to dissolve. Haste can lead to dire consequences.
Using oils
To remove eyelashes, you can take any oil: castor, olive, burdock, almond, peach or sunflower. All of them are healthy and will help remove artificial eyelashes and strengthen natural eyelashes.
The principle is the same: place a cotton pad on the lower eyelid, cut in half in the form of a semicircle, thoroughly soak it in oil. Apply the oil to your eyelashes and wait about half an hour. This method is safe, although the procedure will take longer. During this time, you can take a nap, listen to a few chapters of an audiobook, or just relax with your eyes closed.
The oil can be left on for a long time without fear of any negative consequences; it strengthens natural eyelashes. However, you should not abuse the procedure; moderation is important in everything.
Using rich cream
A rich and thick cream is an excellent product that will help dissolve the glue-resin that “holds” artificial eyelashes on natural ones.
You can take baby cream and apply it to the eyelashes with a cotton swab, thoroughly coating the area where they are attached. After 20 minutes, the artificial material can be removed using a brush, eyebrow brush or washing with water. Leaving the cream on the eyelids overnight is not advisable due to the risk of swelling in the morning. A thick layer of cream will not allow for normal metabolism.
If you have never used cream, you should check it for allergenicity before removing eyelashes by applying it to your forearm or behind your earlobe. If no rash or irritation has occurred within an hour, it can be safely used to remove artificial eyelashes.
With the help of Albucid
Albucid is an antibiotic that is often prescribed for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. It contains sulfacetamide, which quickly and efficiently dissolves the adhesive base of eyelashes.
After eyelash extensions or correction, Albucid can help remove them easily and without strain, without irritating the eyes.
Dip a cotton swab into the medication and wipe the eyelashes along their growth line. Apply a layer of it every 5 minutes and leave on the eyelashes for about half an hour. Remove the eyelashes with tweezers or a brush when you feel them peeling off. If you are removing eyelash extensions and feel a tingling or burning sensation, this is normal.
- Frequent use of the drug may cause eye irritation.
- If Albucid gets on contact lenses, this will lead to disruption of their transparency and reduce effectiveness, so the lenses must be removed before removing eyelashes.
- Albucid cannot be used simultaneously with drugs containing silver ions. After drying, powder particles may remain on the eyelashes.
- To reduce the likelihood of side effects, it is better to hold the bottle of Albucid in your hand or rub it so that it reaches the temperature of the human body.
Using steam
A steam bath is a great way to remove artificial eyelashes. Covering your head with a towel, hold your face, cleansed of cosmetics, over the steam for about 10 minutes. Then apply any vegetable oil to your eyelashes with a cotton pad. When they start to come off, remove them using gentle movements.
How to remove eyelash extensions with remover
Removers are professional means for removing eyelash extensions. They are more gentle, suitable even for sensitive skin, but also more expensive than debonders. In stores, you most often find gel-like and creamy removers. Working with them is quite simple.
Sit in front of a mirror. If you are removing eyelash extensions for another person, the procedure can be performed while lying down. The thick texture will not allow the remover to flow under the eyelids.
Close your right or left eye and apply remover to your eyelashes using a microbrush or a cotton swab.
After a couple of minutes, use a small brush or the same cotton swab to remove the eyelash extensions. To avoid picking them up from the floor later, place a hard patch or sheet of paper under your lower eyelid.
When all the artificial eyelashes remain on the base, wipe your eye with a cotton pad soaked in micellar water.
Open your eye and repeat the procedure on the second one. If desired, wash your face and apply nourishing oil to your eyelashes.
How to remove eyelash extensions with Albucid
"Albucid" is a drug in the form of drops used to treat conjunctivitis and other eye diseases. Sold in pharmacies, costs around 100 rubles. Enterprising women have adapted to using these drops to remove eyelash extensions.
Sit in front of a mirror. Since Albucid is liquid, it is not recommended to carry out the procedure while lying down. Place patches under your eyes or attach cotton pads.
Close your right or left eye and apply drops to your eyelashes. Wait 2–3 minutes and apply a second layer of the product. Then at the same intervals - the third, fourth and fifth.
When Albucid gets on the skin of the eyelids, a slight burning sensation is normal. If the discomfort is too severe, immediately rinse the drug with water.
After 20–30 minutes, try to separate the eyelash extensions from the natural ones using a microbrush or a cotton swab. If this does not work, apply another layer of Albucid and wait 5-10 minutes.
After completing the procedure, peel off the patch, wipe the eyelid with micellar water or alcohol-free toner. Repeat the steps described on the second eye.
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Frequently asked questions about removing extensions
- Why film at all?
All hair on the body gradually grows, including on the eyelids. During extensions, artificial fiber is glued to the root zone of the hair. As “your” eyelashes grow, this point moves further and further. It turns out that by the end of the wearing period, the beginning of the bend of the artificial eyelash begins too far from the eyelids. A long, overgrown tip can begin to cause inconvenience: pricking, getting in the way, getting tangled.
- How can I remove eyelash extensions?
The reference method for removing eyelash extensions without harm is to use a remover designed specifically for this purpose. This is the safest, time-saving and effective method. Most removers are created for the professional segment, but the Enigma Home Care line for home care has a cream remover that the client can use to easily cope with the removal at home. - How can you not take pictures?
The main mistake is to rip out or cut your eyelashes! This cannot be done if you do not want to be left completely without them.
- Can I cope at home on my own?
Yes, but for this it is advisable to purchase a special drug. It can also be possible to remove eyelashes with oil at home, but you will have to suffer for a long time to do this. The effectiveness of the oil is not 100%; it destroys the glue very slowly, gradually. In addition, it is inconvenient to remove eye extensions from your own eyes; you will have to periodically open your eyes to check the process. Contact with the mucous membrane of oil can cause discomfort and irritation.
When there is no other option but to remove the eyelashes yourself, it is better to resort to a remover for home use. Any other experiments will cost you effort and time. The worst thing is that they carry certain risks, jeopardizing the health and beauty of your look.
How to remove eyelash extensions with oil
Eyelash extension glue usually has a fat-soluble base. Therefore, vegetable oils cope well with it. This is an excellent solution for those who do not accept mysterious chemical compositions.
Castor and burdock oils are best suited for removing eyelash extensions. They not only dissolve glue, but also nourish natural eyelashes and promote their growth. But if these oils are not on hand, you can use regular olive or sunflower oil. Jojoba oil also does a good job.
Using a combing brush (you can also take a brush from an old mascara), distribute the oil along the entire length of the eyelashes. Work especially carefully on the growth line where the glue tufts are concentrated.
Lightly blot your eyelashes with a cotton pad to remove excess oil and wait 30 minutes, or preferably 2-3 hours. When the time is up, remove the artificial eyelashes with tweezers. Be careful: if some eyelash does not stretch, do not touch it. It’s better to apply the oil again and wait again.
Due to the length of the procedure, some girls leave the oil on their eyelashes overnight.
Lifespan of eyelash extensions
From 2 to 5 eyelashes fall out per day, i.e. in a month from 50 to 130 eyelashes will disappear, new ones will grow in their place, but they will be thin and small. After 30 days, the difference in the length of natural and eyelash extensions will become obvious and the appearance will be worse. To avoid this, you need to make an appointment with a lash maker and undergo correction to restore your beauty.
The “life” of artificial eyelashes depends on the frequency of contact with eye drops, contact lenses, skin type (or rather, sebum production), and the habit of sleeping with your face buried in a pillow.
If eyelash extensions are performed professionally, they will not affect the renewal rate of your natural eyelashes.
How to remove eyelash extensions with cream
This is another way to remove artificial eyelashes using improvised means. The cream can be anything. The main thing is that it is hypoallergenic and has a greasy texture. Baby cream is ideal.
Remove makeup and steam your skin. To do this, hold your face over hot chamomile infusion for 10–15 minutes. For greater effect, cover yourself with a towel.
Generously lubricate the eyelashes and their growth line with cream. After 15–20 minutes, begin removing eyelash extensions with tweezers or a cotton swab - whichever is more convenient for you.
When the artificial hairs no longer come off, remove the remaining cream with a cotton pad or gauze pad.
Repeat if necessary.
How to strengthen eyelashes after extensions
If after artificial eyelash extensions the condition of natural eyelashes leaves much to be desired, restore them with the help of masks and compresses.
To make an oil mask, mix five drops of castor and burdock oil, add a couple of drops of peach oil and one ampoule of pharmaceutical solutions of vitamins A and E. Apply to unpainted eyelashes at night or several hours every 2-3 days. Excess mask can be removed with a cotton pad or rubbed into the moving eyelid: this composition is also very useful for the skin.
Masks can be alternated with compresses from decoctions of medicinal herbs, for example: chamomile, cornflower or nettle. Soak sterile swabs in the warm broth and place them on your eyes. Lie down with them for 10–15 minutes. Then remove the compress and wipe your eyes with a dry, clean cloth.
Removing eyelash extensions: tips
- If you decide to get eyelash extensions, keep in mind that over time they will need to be adjusted or removed.
- If you feel like your eyelashes are falling out more quickly after getting extensions, don't panic.
- Perhaps the process of updating them previously passed you by. And now, when 1-3 artificial eyelashes fall out along with one of your natural eyelashes, of course, this is noticeable.
- Remember that the service life of eyelash extensions is very conditional. Take a closer look at your reflection in the mirror: some people wait a whole month or even a month and a half before removal or correction; for some, artificial beams thin out after just 2 weeks.
- If you are an allergy sufferer or your skin is too delicate and sensitive, do not experiment with home remedies. Let a specialist perform the removal procedure for you in the salon.
