Lash bond is best removed with the remover made for the lash system you used. For DIY lash clusters, place a remover-soaked cotton pad over your closed eye for about 10 seconds, then gently slide the clusters away.
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Do not pull, pick, or use acetone or nail-polish remover near your eyes. If the bond does not loosen, apply more of the recommended remover and wait longer.
Quick Removal Guide
| Type of lash adhesive | Safest removal method |
|---|---|
| DIY lash clusters with bond and seal | Use the brand-specific lash remover and follow the package instructions |
| Temporary strip lash glue | Use warm water or eye makeup remover, then gently lift the strip |
| Professional lash extensions | Have a qualified lash technician remove them |
| Glue in the eye or sealed eyelids | Flush the eye for 15 minutes and seek medical advice |
How to Remove DIY Lash Bond at Home
- Wash your hands and remove contact lenses before touching the lash area.
- Close one eye. Saturate a cotton pad with the remover recommended for your lash product.
- Hold the pad against your lashes. For KISS FALSCARA, the official instructions say to hold the pad over the eye for 10 seconds before wiping or peeling away the wisps and bond.
- Slide off the lash clusters. Start at the outer corner. They should loosen without force.
- Remove leftover bond. Apply more remover to the natural lashes, wait briefly, and wipe away the residue.
- Rinse if the product instructions allow it. KISS Easy Jelly Remover, for example, says to wait 30 seconds before removing the wisps and rinsing the natural lashes with water.
Do not tug harder if the clusters remain attached. Pulling cured adhesive can remove natural lashes and irritate the eyelid.
Which Remover Should You Use?
Use the remover made for the adhesive you applied. Lash bond formulas vary, so a product that works for one system may not work for another.
- KISS FALSCARA Bond and Seal: KISS recommends FALSCARA Remover or an oil-free makeup remover.
- KISS FALSCARA Easy Jelly Remover: Apply it generously, wait 30 seconds, then remove the wisps and rinse the lashes.
- Lashify bond: Lashify recommends Melt Away remover or a dual-phase, oil-based eye makeup remover.
- Another brand: Check the product instructions before using oil, micellar water, or a different remover.
Can You Use Oil to Remove Lash Bond?
Sometimes. Use an oil-based eye makeup remover only if the lash brand recommends it. Oil can loosen some adhesives, but it may not work with every lash bond formula.
For professional lash extensions, oil may loosen the adhesive without removing the extensions safely. Home removal can pull out natural lashes, so Poison Control recommends having semi-permanent extensions removed by a licensed professional when possible.
What Should You Not Use on Your Lashes?
Do not use:
- Acetone or nail-polish remover
- Super-glue remover
- Undiluted rubbing alcohol
- Sharp tweezers to scrape off residue
- Excessive steam or hot water
- Forceful pulling or rubbing
Acetone can damage the cornea and has been associated with corneal injury when used to remove cosmetic eyelash extensions.
How Should You Remove Professional Lash Extensions?
Have professional lash extensions removed by a qualified lash technician. Professional extensions are attached to individual natural lashes with semi-permanent adhesive. Rubbing, tugging, or peeling them can break natural lashes or damage the follicles.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology advises against removing extensions yourself when an allergic reaction is present.
What Should You Do If Lash Bond Gets in Your Eye?
Flush the eye immediately with clean lukewarm water or sterile saline for 15 minutes. Do not force sealed eyelids open.
Seek urgent medical care for persistent pain, redness, swelling, light sensitivity, blurred vision, or continued tearing.
Stop using the product if it causes irritation. The FDA recommends contacting a healthcare provider if irritation continues after you stop using an eye cosmetic.