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How to Make Your Lash Extensions Last

Great lashes are half my work and half your aftercare. A few simple habits keep your set full, clean, and healthy between fills.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

A beautiful lash set is an investment, and how you care for it at home decides how long it looks amazing. The good news: it only takes a few minutes a day.

The first 24 to 48 hours

Keep your lashes dry, and skip steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and heavy humidity. Avoid oil-based products around the eyes, and try not to sleep face-down on them while the adhesive fully cures.

Clean them daily

Yes, daily. Clean lashes prevent buildup, irritation, and premature shedding. Use a lash-safe, oil-free cleanser and a soft cleansing brush, then brush them through gently with a clean spoolie from the middle to the tips.

Skip waterproof mascara, oil-based removers, and cotton pads that snag. If you wear makeup, keep it oil-free and remove it gently.

Keep your fills on schedule

Your natural lashes shed every day, so it is normal to lose a few extensions over time. Booking a fill every two to three weeks keeps your set looking full. And please never pull or trim extensions yourself, because that damages your natural lashes.