The rule for removing eyelash extensions without harming your own lashes is simple: the glue gets dissolved, never pulled. A professional gel or cream remover softens it in a few minutes. At Migami, in Andorra la Vella, lash removal takes 30 minutes and costs €19.90.
- Pulling an extension also pulls out your natural lash, which takes weeks to grow back.
- Letting them shed on their own is safe, but for 4 to 8 weeks you will see gaps and loose strands.
- A gel or cream remover dissolves the adhesive in a few minutes without tugging the hair.
- Home oils barely soften the glue and mean rubbing your eye for a long time.
- At Migami lash removal takes 30 minutes and costs €19.90.
On this page
- Why should you never pull out eyelash extensions?
- What happens if you let them fall out naturally?
- How to remove eyelash extensions with a professional remover
- Can you remove eyelash extensions at home with oil?
- How long lash removal takes and what it costs in Andorra la Vella
- When is it time to remove your extensions?
- What to do with your lashes after removal
Why should you never pull out eyelash extensions?
Each extension is bonded to one of your own lashes, 1 or 2 millimetres from the eyelid. If you pull it, the adhesive holds stronger than the root, and your whole lash comes out, bulb included.
That lash will not return until its cycle is complete, which takes around 60 to 90 days. Pull out several and you are left with visible gaps and a thinner lash line for months. Doing it often can weaken the follicle, the tiny pocket in the skin where each hair grows.
Rubbing or pinching with your fingers when a twisted extension itches does not help either. The right move is to dissolve the glue or have it removed.
What happens if you let them fall out naturally?
Letting extensions fall out on their own is the safest option if you are in no hurry. Each extension sheds together with the natural lash holding it when that lash reaches the end of its cycle, with nothing forced.
The downside is cosmetic and lasts weeks. Because your lashes shed at different times, for 4 to 8 weeks you will live with full patches, gaps and the odd loose extension hanging or twisting.
- Cleanse the area daily with an oil-free cleanser so dirt does not build up.
- Brush with a clean spoolie so loose ones do not tangle with your own lashes.
- If an extension twists and bothers you, leave it alone: wait or book a removal.
How to remove eyelash extensions with a professional remover
A professional remover is a gel or cream made to dissolve the cyanoacrylate adhesive that holds extensions in place. Being thick, it stays where it is applied and does not run into the eye the way a liquid does.
Done properly, the process always follows the same order:
- The skin under the eye is protected with a pad and the client keeps her eyes closed.
- The remover is applied to the base of the extensions with a micro brush.
- It is left for a few minutes so the glue softens.
- The extensions are gently slid off towards the tips, with no pulling.
- Any product residue is cleaned off so nothing is left on the lash.
Your natural lash stays in place, ready to rest or take a new set. If you plan to go again, read how to prepare your lashes before your next appointment.
We remove your extensions in 30 minutes without pulling your natural lashes, and if you like, we apply a new set in the same appointment.
Can you remove eyelash extensions at home with oil?
Removing eyelash extensions at home with coconut oil, olive oil or a bi-phase make-up remover is possible, but slow and riskier. Oil barely softens the adhesive, so you have to apply it again and again and rub for a long time.
| At home with oil | Professional remover | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Several sessions, sometimes days | 30 minutes in one appointment |
| What it dissolves | Softens the glue little by little | Dissolves the adhesive in minutes |
| Friction on the eye | A lot: rubbing and repeating | Minimal: the extension slides off |
| Risk to your lash | High if you end up pulling | Low with closed eyes and pads |
The usual risks are irritation from rubbing, oil in the eye with blurred vision for hours and, above all, the temptation to pull the stubborn ones. If you buy a remover yourself, bear in mind that applying it to your own closed eye, without seeing what you are doing, is exactly the hard part.
How long lash removal takes and what it costs in Andorra la Vella
At Migami, eyelash extension removal takes 30 minutes and costs €19.90. You lie down with your eyes closed the whole time and feel no tugging.
If you want a new set in the same visit, when you book also choose the eyelash extensions service you prefer. If you would rather let your lashes rest for a few weeks, book the removal on its own.
The salon is at Av. Meritxell 9, Casa Felipó, 3rd floor, door 7. You can see every rate on our price list.
When is it time to remove your extensions?
It is time to remove your extensions when an infill no longer makes sense or when you want to change technique. These are the most common cases:
- More than 4 weeks have passed and only a few remain, unevenly spread.
- You want to switch from classic lashes to volume, or the other way round, and it is better to start fresh.
- You notice itching, red eyes or swelling after your appointment: in that case, remove them as soon as possible and see a doctor if it does not settle.
- You have an eye test or treatment coming up and have been asked to remove them.
- You want to give your natural lashes a break for a while.
If what you want is to make your set last longer, see how long extensions last and how often an infill is due.
What to do with your lashes after removal
After a proper removal your lashes are just as they were before the extensions, only without the weight. They may look shorter or lighter: that is simply seeing your real lashes again.
For the first 24 hours avoid rubbing your eyes and waterproof make-up, which needs firm removal. Wash them with a gentle cleanser and brush them daily. If you want extensions again, you can have them in the same appointment or whenever you like, and good daily care for your extensions will help the next set last longer.
What people ask us
How do you remove eyelash extensions at home without damaging your lashes?
Removing eyelash extensions at home without damage takes patience: apply a cream remover or oil to the base, wait for the glue to soften and slide the extension off without pulling. If one resists, leave it. Pulling it removes your natural lash, and doing it with your eye closed and unable to see is what usually causes damage.
How long do eyelash extensions take to fall out on their own?
An eyelash extension falls out when the natural lash holding it sheds. Since each lash is at a different stage, the whole set disappears in about 4 to 8 weeks. In the meantime you will see gaps and some loose extensions, which are best not pulled.
What is an eyelash extension remover?
An eyelash extension remover is a gel, cream or liquid that dissolves the extension adhesive. Gels and creams are the most used in salons because they do not run into the eye. It is applied to the base, works for a few minutes and lets each extension slide off without pulling the natural hair.
Does lash removal hurt?
Lash removal with a professional remover does not hurt. Your eyes stay closed, the skin underneath is protected with a pad and the extensions slide off once the glue has softened. What hurts, and causes damage, is pulling them out dry, because you pull out your own lash too.
Do your natural lashes fall out when extensions are removed?
Your natural lashes do not fall out from removing extensions if the adhesive is dissolved first. The odd one may come away because it was already at the end of its cycle and would have shed in those days anyway. Real loss happens when extensions are pulled out or the eye is rubbed hard.
Published on · By Denia Lemus, Migami (Andorra la Vella)