Today it is very easy to become the owner of thick and long eyelashes. The technology of their extension, which is performed in a beauty salon, comes to the rescue. However, after some time, artificial hairs begin to gradually fall off, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing, so it becomes necessary to get rid of all the alien “hair” at once. But what if you can't visit a specialist? Can I remove eyelash extensions myself? The answer to this question is in the affirmative. Of course! The procedure can be performed on your own, it is quite simple and does not require any special cash costs from you, at the same time save on a visit to a beautician. After reading the article, you will learn how to remove eyelash extensions at home, what means and methods exist for this.
And we'll start with safety,which must be observed so as not to damage the sensitive mucous membrane of the eye during the process and avoid other unpleasant consequences.
How to remove eyelash extensions without harm to he alth
- Do not pull out hairs in bunches, especially not pre-treated with any kind of hair remover. So you run the risk of losing your own eyelashes along with foreign ones, and it will take at least a month to grow new ones.
- Do not use sharp objects (needles, pins) during the removal procedure, so as not to injure the eyeball and cause infection.
- Apply the chosen eyelash remover as gently as possible to prevent it from getting on the mucous membrane.
- Do not use soap or other detergents. In addition to the fact that such products are very dry for thin skin of the eyelids, this can lead to inflammation of the eyes, such as conjunctivitis.
- Refuse the procedure during critical days - during such a period, possible pain will be much stronger.
- Never use acetone or other alcohol-based products, so as not to damage the mucous membrane of the eye.
- The removal procedure should not be performed if there is any inflammatory eye disease.
- After you successfully get rid of artificial hairs, refrain for a while from re-extension procedure. Your own lashes need time to rest and recover.
Requiredfixtures
No matter how you get rid of your lash extensions, you will need the following items:
- Cotton buds and pads.
- Make-up remover milk or lotion.
- Scissors (manicure or stationery).
- The drug that you will use to get the desired result.
- Adhesive tape, preferably cosmetic, but a regular one will do, you can also use a patch.
This is a basic set of necessary things. But in each case, additional items may be required.
And now let's move on to the means that will help us achieve our main goal. So, how can you remove eyelash extensions?
Butter
This is the most affordable and cost-effective way to eliminate foreign hairs, which is available in almost every home. What oil to remove eyelash extensions? You can use almost anything: sunflower, olive, almond and even corn. However, castor or burdock will do the job best. Their structure well dissolves the adhesive composition on which the eyelashes are held. That is why experts do not recommend using oil-based cosmetics for those who have done extensions.
A nice bonus of using oil is that it will help restore your own hairs and stimulate their growth.
Let's take a look at how to remove eyelash extensions with castor oil. But, in principle, according to the same scheme, you can apply anyother.
Process technology:
- It is advisable to slightly warm the oil to a comfortable room temperature. So it will be better absorbed and will have a greater effect.
- Use scissors to divide the cotton pad into 2 equal semicircles, then make a small indentation in the incision area of each of the halves to match the line of the lower eyelid.
- We wash off all makeup on the face, especially around the eyes, cosmetics.
- Lie down on the sofa and put the halves of a cotton pad under the lower eyelids, fixing them with tape or plaster.
- Close your eyes to avoid getting the solution in them. Then, with a cotton swab, we soak all the cilia with warmed oil, lubricating them most thoroughly at the base, on the border with the eyelid.
- We are waiting for about half an hour.
- After 30 minutes, try using a clean cotton swab to brush off the separated hairs on the semicircle of the disk under the eye. If the adhesive is very strong, it may take additional time to dissolve.
- At the end of the procedure, wash your face, removing the remnants of oil and cilia.
What else can you do to remove eyelash extensions?
Steam
This method also involves the use of oil, but it is only needed to remove peeling hairs, and the process of their detachment occurs under the action of steam.
How to remove eyelash extensions by steaming?
The process algorithm is as follows:
- First, you need to completely clean your face of makeup and remove lenses, ifyou use them.
- Heat the water on the stove to a temperature of about 80 degrees.
- We lower our face over a pot or other container with hot liquid, covering our head with a towel so that the steam acts more specifically on the eye area.
- Treatment time should not exceed 15 minutes.
- Remove cilia that have peeled off as a result of steaming with oil (castor or olive) applied to a cotton pad folded in half. To do this, draw them along the hairline.
- After completing the procedure, wash your face to rid your face of oiliness and remaining hair particles on it.
This is important: for those who have sensitive skin prone to redness, this method is not recommended, since exposure to too high temperatures should be avoided in case of rosacea. It is worth trying another option for removing eyelashes. For example, the following.
Cream
Effective cream will be only oily texture. The thicker its consistency, the less time you need to get the desired result. Baby cream "works" well as it is very nourishing.
How to remove eyelash extensions using this beauty product?
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Remove makeup from the face and eyelids.
- We put half of a cotton pad between the upper and lower lashes to reduce the risk of getting the product into the eyes, attach it with adhesive tape.
- Gently apply the cream on the hairs with a cotton swab, especially inwhere they attach to the skin.
- We wait 10-20 minutes, after which we remove all the cilia that have peeled off.
- Next, place a cotton swab under the lower eyelid, lubricate the lower row of hairs and after the same amount of time, remove all the fallen cilia.
- After completing the procedure, clean and wash your face.
Now you know how to remove eyelash extensions at home using improvised means: oils, steam and cream.
However, there are also professional drugs that will cope with the task better and faster than their "folk" competitors. It is advisable to purchase them for those who regularly resort to the extension procedure, and also if all of the above funds did not give the desired result, for example, due to too resistant glue. In addition, their use is also beneficial from an economic point of view, since one bottle is enough for more than 20 times.
Special solvents include:
- "Albucid".
- "Debonder".
- "Remuver".
How to remove eyelash extensions at home using each of them? Find out now.
Albucid
This is a pharmacy product that belongs to the category of eye drops and is used, respectively, for the treatment of various diseases of the visual organ. It is necessary to use "Albucid" to eliminate extended hairs with great care, since the drug contains powerful components that can harm a he althy eye. Therefore, it is recommended not to resort to it if there issafer alternatives. But if you still decide to try this tool, then how to remove eyelash extensions yourself with it?
Apply "Albucid" with a cotton swab 3-5 times at two-minute intervals, after putting a half of a cotton pad under each lower eyelid. After half an hour, the separated cilia can be removed, and the skin can be lubricated with cream or oil.
Debonder
This is a professional eyelash remover used in beauty salons. It is odorless, inexpensive, and successfully and quickly copes with the task of removing artificial hairs. "Debonder" is equipped with a special brush for comfortable application of the composition and is available in two forms: liquid and gel. It is more convenient and safer to use the second type, since it is more dense and does not spread. Be sure to read the instructions for the purchased drug before use, as it may contain chemical components that can cause allergies in a particular person. It is also necessary to observe the specified exposure time and avoid getting the product on the mucous membrane of the eye.
How to remove eyelash extensions with "Debonder" at home?
The process technology is as follows:
- Clean face of cosmetics.
- Tape a half-circle of cotton under each lower eyelid with tape.
- Close your eyes tightly and use a brush to apply the product to the place where the eyelashes are attached to the skin.
- After 3-4 minutes, when the hairs begin to peel off, carefully remove them with cotton pads or sticks.
- Wash off the remaining "Debonder" and place tea bags on the eyelids or apply oil (castor or burdock) to prevent skin irritation.
Remuver
This is another professional tool that can dissolve even the thickest glue that holds eyelashes. It is available in different textures: gel, cream, liquid, etc. It is better to give preference to a thicker one in order to exclude the possibility of the drug getting into the eyeball. Although "Remuver" is very effective against even the most dense adhesive composition and is relatively safe, it can provoke allergic reactions. Therefore, it is better to test the drug before use by applying a small amount of it to the bend of the elbow or on the wrist. If redness does not appear after 10 minutes, then you can already use it for its intended purpose.
How to remove eyelash extensions with Remover?
Process technology:
- Remove makeup from the face, especially from the eyes.
- To prevent the product from getting on the mucous membrane, put 1/2 of a cotton pad on the lower eyelids, fix it.
- With a cotton swab, brush or other object, apply the drug to the eyelashes (from the base to the edges), moving from the outer corner of the eye to the inner one.
- Waiting for a few minutes.
- Remove loose hairs.
- Wipe face.
We looked at how to quickly remove eyelash extensions using professional tools on our own, without going tosalon.
However, if there is no task to solve the problem in one fell swoop, but you just want to stimulate the loss of ciliary hairs, then use the following tips.
Safe yet long lasting methods to get rid of lash extensions
- You can speed up the process of artificial hair loss if you sleep not on your back or side, but on your stomach, with your face buried in a pillow. So they will exfoliate more intensively.
- To make your lashes look more natural, you can simply cut them to match the length of your own. And then wait until they gradually peel off by themselves.
- The more you wash your face, the faster you will lose foreign hairs.
- A visit to the bathhouse and sauna will also help to get rid of excessive "fluffiness" of the look as soon as possible.
Restoring your own eyelashes
After you have removed the extended eyelashes yourself, you need to bring your relatives back to life, which have weakened during the period of wearing artificial ones. How to do this, by what means can they be strengthened?
For example:
- Castor oil is the most famous folk "healer" of eyelashes. For maximum effect, it must be slightly heated, and then applied to damaged hairs and left overnight. It is more convenient to do this with a washed brush from an old carcass. The procedure must be performed within 2 weeks. Eyelashes will be significantly stronger, come to life and look he althier.
- The action of the oil will enhance the massage:With rotating movements, walk your fingers along the basal ciliary zone of the upper and lower eyelids. By improving blood circulation, you will thereby stimulate the growth of cilia.
- A good effect will be the use of one of the following herbs: sage, chamomile, coltsfoot, calendula. Brew them with boiling water, leave for an hour, then soak 2 cotton pads in the broth and put them on your eyelids for 15-20 minutes. In addition to eyelashes, such a compress will refresh the skin around the eyes and get rid of dark circles. Black tea can also be used instead of herbs.
- Some manufacturers produce special therapeutic mascaras that contain certain caring components. They nourish and restore weakened hairs.
- Eyelashes must be restored from the inside. To do this, drink a multivitamin complex. The Aevit drug will also have a beneficial effect not only on eyelashes, but also on the skin, hair and nails, but remember that these vitamins are fat-soluble.
- The condition of eyelashes directly depends on nutrition. Your diet should include oily fish, nuts, legumes and dairy products.
- Various masks will have a beneficial effect.
You see that there are quite a lot of options on how to remove eyelash extensions on your own. The choice of a particular method depends on your capabilities, the availability of a particular tool and individual preferences. Most importantly, be careful when conducting an independent procedure, without neglecting the receivedrecommendations.
