3 METHODS TO REMOVE OUTGROWN LASH EXTENSIONS DURING FILLS

The Importance of Proper Lash Removal

As lash artists, it is essential to master not only lash placement but also safe and effective lash removal. Knowing how to properly remove lash extensions is necessary when clients want to take a break, experience an allergic reaction, or return for a fill with outgrown lash extensions.

We never recommend picking, pulling, or attempting to remove lash extensions on your own. This can cause natural lashes to be pulled out along with the extensions, leading to bald spots along the lash line. Over time, this results in lashes that appear sparse, thin, and overall unhealthy. Lash extensions should always be removed by a trained professional to protect the health of the natural lashes.

How Do I Know When a Lash Is Outgrown?

You can identify an outgrown lash when the extension has grown at least 2 millimeters away fro the lash line.

These lashes must be removed, as they will eventually begin to droop and twist, causing discomfort for your client. Leaving outgrown extensions in place can also weigh down and strain the natural lash.

Never skip lash removal! Your set will not look as neat or uniform, and more importantly, you risk compromising the health of your client's natural lashes.

Removal Methods

We recommend these few removal methods when removing outgrown lashes! Before you start, make sure your client's bottom lashes are taped down and protected with eye pads.

1. Banana Peel Method

  1. Using your isolation and regular tweezer, grab the natural lash closer to the base of the lash extension with your isolation tweezer to give you more control, and grab the tip of of the extension with your regular tweezer.
  2. Then, like peeling a banana, you want to peel them apart and peel back the lash extension until it comes off.
  3. If the lash extension is placed on top of the natural lash, you want to pull towards you.
  4. If it's placed beneath the natural lash, you want to pull away from you. Make sure you're not pulling the natural lash to the point you're plucking it out!
  5. If you're unable to remove the whole lash extension, you can also carefully peel apart the base of the lashes one-by-one.

2. Pop-Off Method

  1. Using your isolation and regular tweezer, grab the natural lash with your isolation tweezer with a firm grip under the outgrown lash.
  2. Ensure that your isolation tweezer has a tight grip so your client doesn't feel any tugging.
  3. Using your regular tweezer, you want to slide up the natural lash and under the lash extension so that it easily "pops off."

3. Using Cream of Gel Remover with Tape

For all the stubborn lashes that won't come off with the Banana Peel or Pop-Off method, you can always rely on gel or cream remover to take them off!

  1. Directly apply the remover at the base of the lash OR to ease the process and prevent getting the remover on other lashes, you can use double-sided tape and place it on your client's eyelid close to the lash line. Stick all the outgrown lashes against the tape so you can easily apply remover on them).
  2. Let the remover sit for a couple of minutes, followed by the Banana Peel method.

Now you can confidently remove those outgrown lashes and your fill process will be a breeze! Remember to always discuss with your clients how picking and pulling off their lash extensions can cause significant damage to their lash line and even prevent them from being able to get lash extensions again until their lashes grow back healthier.

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