Are you wanting to enhance your look with some beautiful eyelashes? Maybe you’re ready to try something new and you’ve seen strip eyelashes at the cosmetics counter and wondered how they might look on you. Maybe you’re wondering how long do strip lashes last and if they’re worth the money and the time to put them on.
Removable strip lashes are a kind of false eyelash that you can attach to your eyelids. They can look lovely when attached correctly and styled right, and we’re going to jump into all the important details you need to know about these lashes in the article below.
What Are Strip Lashes?
These lashes come attached to a band of fabric. That fabric gets attached to your lash line. It’s just the one strip, so there’s no small parts to lose.
Maybe you’ve had eyelash extensions before and you’ve not been thrilled with them and how they work.
You may be glad to know that strip eyelashes differ from them in a key way in that they are removable. You can take them off and apply them back without then becoming unusable. That’s good news for people who are looking for a more sustainable eyelash solution. It’s the eco-friendly option, for sure.
I definitely prefer strip eyelashes to glue-on lashes, falsies, stick-on lashes, and false eyelashes. They’re just much better quality and designed to last. You can also put them in yourself, which is super convenient and saves you time and money.
You don’t have to go to a salon to have the strip lashes applied, and doing them at home is super simple. They can be removed at home as well, and you can put them back on for yourself too.
Because of how reusable they are and their longevity, I consider them a cost-effective option. If you feel like you’re spending too much money on fake lashes, consider switching over to strip lashes. I think you’ll be pleased with their re-usability and how economical they are.
How Long Do Strip Eyelashes Last?
The great thing about strip lashes is that they are designed to last you for a while. Once you apply them, they can stay on for a long time. How long do strip lashes stay on once they’ve been applied properly?
Each time you apply them to your face, the strip lashes should stay on for about 12 hours at a time. That’s basically all-day lashes, and then you’re not tossing them away when you’re done with them. You can keep reusing them.
How Long Can You Wear Strip Lashes?
Okay, so we covered that you can wear the strip lashes for 12 hours at a time, but how many times can you reuse them? How much you should get out of them will depend on how you treat them and how well you’re applying them, but generally you get about two weeks of use for one set of lashes.
So, if you want a month of lashes, you’ll have to buy two pairs, because they’re meant to only be used about 17 times apiece. If you keep using them after that, they can get kind of dingy and may not stick on and stay on very well.
How to Apply Strip Lashes
Strip lashes can be applied in about 5 minutes. You’ll need to trim them and then apply some glue. Make sure you’re using the right kind of glue (eyelash adhesive) and not just any glue you have on hand. From there, you can place the lashes onto your lash line nice and neatly.
Try to get it right the first time so you don’t have to adjust them too much. But, until the glue dries, you should be able to make minor adjustments as needed.
There’s a certain order to putting on the lashes. You don’t want to apply them at the same time you’re putting on your mascara or other facial makeup. You shouldn’t have them on while you’re cleansing your face either, as the scrubbing and rubbing you do can damage the lashes or pull them off.
After your morning skin care routine and after you’ve applied your makeup, that’s when you put on the strip lashes.
How to Take Strip Lashes Off
Taking off is pretty easy as well. All you have to do is pull at the outer end of the lash band. Pull from that side and work over to the corner of the lash band that’s by the corner of your eye, or the middle of your face.
How to Remove Glue from Strip Lashes
You can usually just pull the lashes off, gently and slowly. You shouldn’t have any problem doing that, as they’re designed to be removed and reapplied easily. However, if you’re finding that the adhesive is really stuck to your lash line, then you’ll want to soften the glue.
You can do this by soaking a cotton swab or a q-tip in makeup remover. I suggest using a high-quality remover. If you don’t have any remover available, you can use sweet almond oil or coconut oil in the same way. Just dab at the lash line with your swab or q-tip, and that should loosen the adhesive enough for you to pull the lashes off.
They can be taken off and reapplied very easily, in most cases. You also don’t have to wait for the adhesive to dry or anything like that. You can do all the things you normally would with these lashes on, including taking a shower, going for a swim, or stepping out in the rain.
How to Make Strip Lashes Last Longer
All that being said, you should try to take good care of them if you want to get the full two weeks of use out of strip lashes. So, what can you do to make sure that they last longer and that you get your money’s worth?
If you’re going to be working out, I would suggest taking the lashes off. This will help protect their durability and keep them from becoming useless quite so soon.
It’s also best to buy high quality lashes when you can. The best quality ones are made by hand, and they last for a long time. Cheaper strip lashes may not give you as many uses or they may fall apart during your day-to-day activities.
It’s a good idea to check the integrity of the strip lashes before you put them on each day. Make sure they look like they’re holding together well and not fraying or looking dingy at all.
When you apply your lashes, do it gently and take your time, applying one lash to one eyelid at a time. If you hurry through the process, you can damage your lashes and keep them from lasting so long.
You also want to ensure that you keep your lashes clean. If anything gets stuck in them, clean it out as soon as you can, and do it gently to preserve the lashes.
Every time you remove your lashes for the day, you should take off as much of the adhesive as you can. Just re-apply the adhesive when you’re ready to put them on. Taking that sticky substance off each time will help the lashes to last longer and preserve the integrity of the lash band.
If you’re trying to soften the adhesive to get it off, you don’t want to soak the lashes completely in any kind of solution, whatever that may be. Soaking them rather than dabbing them with some sort of remover can be harmful to your lashes and make them not last as long.
The final bit of advice that we want to give you about protecting your lashes and making sure they last a while is to store them properly. Most of them come in a reusable case that you can put them in at the end of the day. Make sure you’re keeping your case clean and that there’s nothing stuck on the lashes before you put them into the case.
Also keep your lash case in a cool, dry place. Moisture and heat can damage the case and the lashes. If you don’t have a dedicated container for your lashes, find a clean plastic or glass storage container to put them in. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from moisture.
How Long Do Mink Strip Lashes Last?
I just told you that high quality lashes will last longer, and it’s really true. If you buy mink lashes, which are some of the highest quality strip lashes available, you can get about 25 uses out of these before you need to toss them. Once again, just make sure you’re taking good care of them so you can get the full use from them.
You want to be really careful how you treat your mink lashes. If you add mascara to them, that will change their appearance. They really don’t take to mascara very well, so avoid using that when you’re wearing the mink strip lashes.
I’m Jennifer a beauty and wellness expert. I believe in promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle from within. Helping people feel good is my passion; whether it’s teaching yoga or offering skincare advice.
