You’ve found a pair of false lashes that complement your facial features and makeup perfectly, but the question is: how many times can you reuse false lashes and how safe is it to do so? In this blog we will go through the recommended life span of different types of lashes and how to care for your lashes so you can get the most use out of them.
Can you reuse false lashes?
Yes you can reuse false lashes, but how many times you can reuse your false lashes depends on how the lashes are made and how well you take care of your false lashes.
How many times can you reuse false lashes?
How many times you can reuse your false lashes all depends on the quality of your false lashes and how well you clean and care for them. Regular synthetic lashes can be worn an average of 4-5 times, whereas mink eyelashes are more durable and can be worn up to 20 times with the right care. False lashes with thicker bands also tend to be more durable than false lashes with thinner bands and can be worn many more times.
How to make your false eyelashes last longer
1. Pull them off gently and start from the outer corners of your eye
When taking off your false eyelashes pull them off carefully by pulling on the lash band and starting from the outer corners of your eye. Avoid pulling the individual lashes because this could pull out your individual lashes and ruin the shape of your false lashes.
2. Avoid using mascara or applying other makeup on the false eyelashes
Avoid using mascara or applying any other makeup directly on the false eyelashes or band because this makes the eyelashes more difficult to clean.
3. Clean your false eyelashes properly
Clean your false eyelashes regularly so that you keep your eyes safe from bacteria and maintain the condition of your lashes. Read this post for a proper guide on how to clean false eyelashes.
4. Leave to dry and store them safely
Leave your lashes in a clean place to dry and once they’re dry store them in their eyelash box. Storing them back in their eyelash box can help them maintain their curve and will make them easier to apply.
What are the best reusable false eyelashes?
If you want to get the most wear out of your false eyelashes opt for mink lashes Australia and mink lashes with a thick band because they tend to be more durable than synthetic lashes and lashes with thinner bands. We recommend the following products for the best reusable false eyelashes.
