If some of your eyelash extensions have started to fall out, you’re probably wondering how to remove the rest of them so your lashes look even. While it’s always best to have a professional lash tech do this for you, removing them at home is pretty safe when you pay extra attention to cleanliness. That’s why we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to removing eyelash extensions safely with petroleum jelly. Read on to have those extensions gone in the blink of an eye!

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Wipe the lashes off with an eyebrow brush.

  1. If the adhesive is dissolved, the lashes should slide off without drama. Use a small brush, like an eyebrow brush or a mascara wand, to gently wipe the lashes away.[6] Brush across your lashes at a downward angle, repeating strokes until all of the extensions are off.[7]
    • Alternatively, use your cotton swab to gently slide the extensions down and off your eyelid. The extensions might even start to come off as soon as you apply the jelly.
    • Try not to tug or pull on stuck lashes. If they’re resistant, wait longer for the jelly to dissolve the adhesive.
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Warnings

  • Never pull, tug, or tweeze eyelash extensions out. If you do, you risk damaging your natural lashes (maybe even permanently). If they’re not loose, leave them in.
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  • If you get petroleum jelly in your eyes, you might experience temporary irritation or blurred vision. Use artificial tears to flush it out and see a doctor if any irritation or impairment persists.[12]
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Alicia Ramos
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This article was co-authored by Alicia Ramos and by wikiHow staff writer, Dan Hickey. Alicia Ramos is a licensed aesthetician and the owner of Smoothe Denver in Denver, Colorado. She received her license at the School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics, with training in lashes, dermaplaning, waxing, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels, and now provides skin care solutions to hundreds of clients. This article has been viewed 12,820 times.
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