Covid 19 Lash Care – Safe at Home Eyelash Extension Removal

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Covid-19

LASH CARE + SAFE AT HOME EYELASH EXTENSION REMOVAL

Maintaining your eyelash extensions at home is just as important as your your appointments with me. Many of my clients are asking what to do if they don’t have access to their fairy lashmom because of Covid-19.

You have no idea how sad it makes me to do this post, but it is necessary.

Today I would like to talk about some steps you can take to nurture your eyelash extensions and natural lashes, during this difficult time.

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

If you were in for a lash fill the few weeks before March 23, 2020.  Your lashes are still on the full side. You can protect your lashes by avoiding:

  • Oil or glycerin based products which can include:  Cleansers, Moisturizers, Makeup removers etc.
  • Waterproof mascara and waterproof eyeliner.
  • Go lightly with eye shadow and concealer.
  • Clean lashes are happy lashes!  Continue to bath your eyelashes every night, this is so important.

 

NATURAL LASH SHEDDING and  GROWTH CYCLE

It’s been a few weeks since your last lash appointment.

Now you are noticing that your lashes are going through their natural shed and growth cycle. This cycle normal and healthy.  Your natural eyelashes will shed taking the eyelash extension with them and now baby lashes are coming in.

 

REMOVING YOUR LASH EXTENSIONS AT HOME:

It’s goodbye for only a little while.

As your natural lashes and eyelash extensions begin to shed, your look will not appear as full as you are used to.

Because you are unable to come in and see  me for your regular fills, you may be considering removing them until you can get back to me.

NOTE:  In normal circumstance I do not recommend trying to remove your eyelash extensions by yourself at home, but these are unusual times for all of us.

Here are a few steps to follow if you wish to remove them at home:

 

STEP #1: EVALUATE YOUR LASHES

  • Do they appear moderately full?
    • Hold out a little longer.  Everyone’s  eyelashes go through a cycle of natural shedding.   If your set appears less than 30% of the original set, you are a better candidate for manual removal.

STEP #2: CHOOSE A NATURAL OIL FOR LASH EXTENSION REMOVAL

There is a reason that I  tell you to only use makeup and face products that are oil free.  Products containing oil or glycerin will break down the bond of the adhesive and cause premature shedding.

An important message regarding at home eyelash extension removal.  The adhesive I use to adhere the extension to your natural lash is a strong bond adhesive.  In normal circumstance I do not recommend trying to remove your eyelash extensions by yourself at home, but these are unusual times for all of us.

I DO NOT recommend that you use any kind of removal gel or other products on yourself.   This can be very dangerous.

My best recommendation during this time for lash extensions that are coming to the end of their life-span, is:

  • Apply Oil or Castor Oil, to your fingertips.  With your fingers, apply the oil to the lash line with a gentle massage in a circular motion.  You can also apply a small of amount of the oil to one of your disposable mascara wands and gently brush through your lashes for deeper saturation.
    • Other safe oils you can try:  Coconut Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil.
  • Let the oil sit on your lashes for 3-5 minutes and then wash off.  You can do this several days in a row.  After 3-5 minutes bath your lashes , rinse with warm water and pat try.
  • PLEASE NOTE:  This will help to  break down the adhesive and help the  lash extensions to fall before the natural lash sheds.  With that said don’t expect this to work overnight.
  • DO NOT yank, pull, twist, rub or force the extension off of the natural lash. This will damage the natural integrity of your lash or remove your  natural lash completely, prematurely.

KEEP YOUR NATURAL LASHES HAPPY!

After your at home eyelash extension removal, you for sure will want to keep your natural lashes clean and healthy.

A few things to consider when keeping your natural lashes happy are:

  • Avoid  pulling, tugging, twisting and/or rubbing.
  • When wearing makeup during the day, be sure to clean your face and lashes every night before bed.
  • If you are considering strip lashes:
    • NEVER sleep in them. Remove them each night before bed.
    • NEVER apply strip lash adhesive to your natural lashes.
    • The removal of false strip eyelashes is tricky.  Do not attempt pull the strip lashes off without makeup remover.  If they are not removed properly, your natural eyelashes can be accidentally pulled out. Use a waterproof eye makeup remover to dissolve glue. Remove false strip lashes very slowly and gently. 

The extra Tender Loving Care  you show to your natural lashes now, will benefit you when you are able to get back in to see me.

If you have questions be sure to let me know.   Always feel free to text me at 306.535.7787.

Thank you for your ongoing support.  Please stay home, stay safe and stay healthy.  I look forward to seeing you on the other side.  Love always… xxoo 

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