Considering how transformative eyelashes can be, it's important to treat them with TLC. Of course, this means knowing how to clean lashes properly — especially falsies and lash extensions. In fact, cleaning your eyelashes will help to extend their wear and maintain their shape, says celebrity makeup artist Renny Vasquez. Fortunately, cleaning your eyelashes doesn't take much. With just a couple of products and a few minutes, you're able to keep your lashes long and beautiful for a longer period. To find out how, we tapped Vasquez and Clementina Richardson, celebrity lash expert and founder of Envious Lashes.
Ahead, learn how to clean your falsies and lash extensions.
How to Clean Falsies
Whether you decide to use magnetic lashes, faux mink lashes, or silk lashes, cleaning them regularly is non-negotiable. "With false lashes, you should clean them after each use so you can reuse them a few times," Richardson tells us.
How to Clean Eyelash Extensions
When cleaning eyelash extensions, Richardson says it's important to be gentle with them. "Avoid washing your face and your eye area in the shower as you have to be very gentle, and the water pressure from shower heads is way too aggressive on extensions," she says.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use foam cleansers to clean my lashes?
While this is a popular social media hack, it isn't a must, Richardson confirms. "Using a foaming cleanser is only necessary if you have dead skin buildup around your lashes," she says. "Otherwise, constantly fussing with your lash extensions shortens their lifespan, causing them to shed prematurely."
Where should I lay out false lashes to dry?
You can dry your falsies on a microfiber washcloth or even a paper towel. Just avoid any material, such as cotton pads and swabs, that can transfer to the lashes.
How can I restore false lashes that have lost their shape?
First, make sure that your falsies are wet before reshaping. Then, lay a pair laterally across the length of your finger. Next, use a spoolie to gently brush hairs from the lash line to ends. Finally, store and set lashes in their original box.
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