Lash extension aftercare comes down to three daily habits: keep them clean, keep oil away from them, and keep your hands off them. Wash your lashes with an extension-safe cleanser, brush them with a clean spoolie once dry, and avoid rubbing, picking and oil-based products around the eyes. The routine takes about two minutes and is the main thing that decides how long a set stays full between fills.
The first day or two
Lash adhesive needs time to cure fully. Your lash artist will tell you how long to keep your lashes dry and away from steam, which depends on the adhesive used. During that period, avoid showers aimed at the face, saunas, swimming and heavy sweating. Follow the instructions you were given, since they are specific to your set.
The daily routine
| When | What to do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Brush through with a clean, dry spoolie | 10 seconds |
| Evening | Remove makeup with oil-free remover, then cleanse the lashes | 2 minutes |
| After washing | Pat dry, let them air dry, brush into place | 1 minute |
| After exercise or swimming | Rinse and cleanse the same day | 2 minutes |
How to cleanse, step by step
- Wash your hands.
- Take off eye makeup with an oil-free remover on a micro brush or lint-free pad, working around the lashes.
- Wet your lashes with lukewarm water.
- Put a pump of lash cleanser on a soft cleansing brush.
- With the eye closed, brush gently along the lash line and down through the lashes.
- Rinse until no foam is left.
- Pat dry underneath with a lint-free towel.
- Let the lashes dry, then brush them with a spoolie.
What is in a cleaning kit, and what is each piece for?
The Uexim eyelash extension cleaning brush set includes a lash cleansing brush and eyebrow comb, microbrushes for precise cleaning, a nose and pore cleaning brush, and an empty shampoo bottle for lash cleanser. It comes in six style options. The bottle is supplied empty, so you will need a lash cleanser to fill it.
- Lash cleansing brush: works foam along the lash line and between the lashes.
- Eyebrow comb: grooms brows and separates lashes once they are dry.
- Microbrushes: remove makeup precisely at the lash line and clean the inner corners.
- Nose and pore brush: cleans the sides of the nose and other small areas of skin.
- Empty bottle: holds your lash cleanser.
What should you avoid?
- Oil-based makeup removers, cleansing balms and rich eye creams near the lash line, unless your lash artist says your adhesive tolerates them.
- Rubbing your eyes, or pulling and picking at extensions.
- Mascara on extensions, especially waterproof formulas. If you must use it, choose one made for extensions and apply it to the tips only.
- Mechanical lash curlers.
- Cotton pads and buds, which snag and leave fibers.
- Sleeping face down. Sleep on your back or side when you can.
- Steam and high heat close to the face, such as an open oven door or a barbecue. Heat can singe and frizz synthetic lashes.
Weekly and longer-term care
- Wash your cleansing brush and spoolie once a week, and let them dry.
- Change your pillowcase regularly.
- Book fills on the schedule your lash artist recommends, commonly every two to three weeks.
- Expect some shedding. Natural lashes fall out as part of their cycle, and each takes its extension with it.
- Have extensions removed by your lash artist. Do not pull them off.
When should you get help?
Contact your lash artist if your lids are red, swollen, itchy or sore after a set. See a doctor or eye care professional if symptoms are severe or do not settle. These can be signs of irritation or an allergic reaction, and they need proper advice, not more cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I wash lash extensions?
Daily is ideal, and at least several times a week.
Can I get them wet?
Yes, once the adhesive has cured for the time your lash artist advised.
Why are my extensions twisting?
Usually from not brushing, from sleeping on them, or from outgrown lashes that are due a fill.
Do I need a special cleanser?
Use an oil-free cleanser made for lash extensions.
The bottom line
Cleanse every evening, brush when dry, and keep oil and fingers away. Two minutes a day keeps a lash set clean, comfortable and full for longer.
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