How to remove lash extensions at home Fresno & Clovis

If your tempted to remove your lash extensions at home, its understandable. Wether its you wanting a break from the extensions, they are too heavy, or super grown out never remove them at home.

The truth is trying to remove them at home can cause permanent damage to your natural lashes.

As a licensed professional serving the Fresno & Clovis , I have seen first hand thinning, broken in half, bald spots, irritation, even chemical burns.

Here is why.

Why At-Home Lash Removal is Risky

When the lash extensions are applied they are attached to each individual natural lash with professional grade adhesive. The adhesive is formulated to with stand water, sweat, heat, and daily wear. The bond between the extension and natural lash is strong on purpose.

When you try to :

  • Pick at them

  • Excessive steam

  • Trying to pull them off

  • Random DIY from Tik Tok

  • Use oils

Your doing more harm than any good. You are most likely taking your natural lash with it.

Your lash have a cycle just like the hair on your head. When you force the extensions to come off you interrupt that cycle and can end up damaging the follicle. It can end up leading to long term bald spots.

What Happens During Professional Removal?

When seeing a professional for a removal the service is gentle, controlled, & safe.

I use specific remover formulated to break down the adhesive without interrupting the natural lash.

The process is:

  • Eye pads and tape like a normal lash service

  • Remover than applied carefully on the lash extensions

  • The adhesive then softens from the natural lash

  • Extension then gentle slides off

No chemical burns, No guessing , No trauma

“ But I Cant Come In Right Away…”

If there is no way you could make it in immediately, here is something you can do instead of trying to remove them your self

  • Don’t touch or pick at them

  • Wash your lashes with a gentle lash safe shampoo

  • Let them come off natural

  • Keep brushing them to keep them from tangling

Lash extension are created to shed with your natural hair shedding cycle.

Protect Your Natural Lashes

Your natural lashes are the foundation. Once they are damaged, the regrowth takes time and more work you.

If you are in Fresno or Clovis and need a professional safe removal, I always recommend booking a removal. It not only protects your eye health but also preserves the natural lashes.

Luxury is not just how your lashes look- its how they’re cared for.

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