Daily Aftercare for Eyelash Extensions

Did you get eyelash extensions and want to ensure that they last as long as possible? Well, the longevity of your new lashes now largely depends on you. Proper daily care and a simple aftercare routine will preserve your lash health, and allow you to visit your lash technician less often for fills.
This guide covers everything about proper aftercare and lash maintenance of eyelash extensions - for maximum wear duration and lash retention.
Here's what you'll learn by reading this article:

The author of the article
Ruzanna, 17 Years Experience
Section | Article Overview |
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The most important rules right after application for perfect adhesive curing. | |
Why, with what, and how to clean lash extensions correctly. Maintaining lash hygiene is key. | |
How and when to brush lashes to keep them fluffy and neat. | |
Which prohibited products and actions can shorten the lifespan of your lashes. | |
How your aftercare routine affects the frequency of necessary fills. | |
A few tricks to extend lash life for as long as possible. | |
A quick checklist of all the main rules for lash aftercare and maintenance. |

Ruzanna
17 years experience
Daily Cleaning Lash Extensions – How to Make it Last Longer
Daily lash bath & lash hygiene after the first 48 hours is mandatory! Sebum, dust, and makeup accumulate on lashes, breaking down the adhesive and creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
Key Aspects of Cleaning Eyelash Extensions
What to Clean With? (Safe)
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Key rule: Use only oil-free products!
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Ideally: Special lash foam or shampoo (lash cleanser).
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Acceptable: Micellar water (oil-free!), Water-based gel cleanser (oil-free).
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Last resort: Diluted baby shampoo.

What NOT to Clean With? (Dangerous & Prohibited Products)
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Any oil-based products: Cleansing oils, two-phase removers, cleansing milk, heavy creams, hydrophilic oil. (Oils break down adhesive).
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Products high in alcohol: (Can dry out adhesive).
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Cotton pads or swabs: (Fibers snag).
How Can You Properly Clean Your Lashes? (Techniques for how to clean lash extensions properly)
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1. Wet lashes with cool or lukewarm water (not hot!).
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2. Apply a small amount of safe lash cleanser to fingers or a special brush.
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3. Gently distribute over eyelids and lashes with soft top-to-bottom motions (gentle handling). Don't rub!
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4. Rinse thoroughly with water.
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5. Gently pat your face dry with a lint-free towel. Don't rub lashes!
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6. Let the lashes air dry completely (Drying) or use a hairdryer on a cool setting from afar.


Yelena
7 years experience
Brushing: Shape Maintenance
Regular brushing helps keep lashes fluffy, separated, and neat.


Marina
8 years experience
Your Lashes’ Worst Enemy – What Should You Avoid With Lash Extensions?
Enemy #1: Avoiding oil. The lash adhesive chemically breaks down when exposed to oils.
Oil Check – Where to Avoid It
Product Type | Safe Choice (Oil-free products) | Avoid (Likely Contains Oil) |
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Cleanser
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Lash shampoo, Micellar water (oil-free) | Oil cleanser, Cream cleanser |
Makeup Remover
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Oil-free liquid or Micellar water | Two-phase remover, Oil-based balm |
Eyeliner
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Liquid (water-based), Powder | Pencil, Gel, Waterproof |
Mascara
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Special mascara for extensions (use sparingly) | Waterproof mascara, Oil-based mascara |
Eyeshadow
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Powder (check binder) | Cream or Stick (check base) |
Moisturizer/Sunscreen
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Gel-based, Oil-free lotion (don't apply close to eyes) | Heavy creams, Oil-based formulas near eyes |

Natasha
12 years experience
Enemy #2: Mechanical Stress & Environment. Active physical impact (though gentle handling is acceptable) and harsh environmental conditions weaken the adhesive and can damage lashes.
Habits to Avoid & Recommendations
Habit to Avoid | Recommendations & Why It Matters |
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Control this habit. One of the main causes of premature shedding. Use eye drops or a cold compress if needed. | |
This is absolutely a NO! This damages natural lashes along with the follicle. | |
Don't use it! It will break extensions and weaken the bond. Choose the right curls during application. | |
Sleeping face down
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Creates friction and pressure. Ideal: Sleep on your back. Compromise: Silk or satin pillowcase. Protection: 3D sleep mask. |
Frequent and Prolonged Steam and Heat (avoid steam/heat)
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Can weaken the adhesive. Limit visits to saunas, steam rooms. Be careful near hot ovens/fires. |
Frequent Contact with Chlorine or Salt Water
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Can shorten wear time. Recommendation: Gently rinse lashes with clean fresh water after swimming in a pool or the sea. |

Aliz
11 years experience
Aftercare and Wear Time – Direct Correlation
The longevity of your extensions is a result of joint efforts between the artist and the client. Natural lashes shed (a cycle of 60–90 days), and extensions fall out with them. However, proper aftercare and maintenance allow you to maximally extend lash life until the next fill session.
Good aftercare means:


Ruzanna
17 years experience
Additional Lash Care Tips for Maximum Longevity
Final Guide: DOs & DON'Ts of Daily Care
Let's consolidate the main rules in a handy checklist table – take a screenshot!
DO | DON'T |
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Use oil-based products in the eye area. | |
Rub, pull, pick at lashes (avoid rubbing eyes). | |
Sleep on your back or use a silk pillowcase & 3D mask. |
Wet lashes & exposure to steam/heat in the first 24–48 hours. |
Use waterproof cosmetics or mechanical eyelash curlers. | |
Brush wet lashes. | |
Use oil-free makeup removers (micellar water). |
Allow heavy creams, hair oils to get onto lashes. |
Frequently visit saunas/steam rooms (especially early on and excessively). | |
Try to remove extensions yourself. |
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Conclusion
Proper daily aftercare for eyelash extensions is key to their lash retention and your comfort. These are simple lash care tips that quickly become habits. Gentle handling, regular cleaning lash extensions with oil-free products and careful brushing will allow your lash extensions and expressive look to last longer – until the next fill session.
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