9 Ways to Extend Your DIY Lash Extensions Wear Time

If you’ve ever had eyelash extensions, you know how amazing it is that you can now do them at home. You can save hundreds of dollars, and with proper care DIY can last just as long!

Salon lash extensions are very expensive, $200-$300 for a new set at most salons. They’re time-consuming, taking hours to apply. They look crazy when a few fall out. Finally, that glue is so smelly and irritating!

DIY Lash Extensions are definitely the new way to go. The new DIY Lash Extensions stay on for up to two weeks. The new TB Cosmetics™ Super Extended Wear DIY Lashes can stay on for up to a whopping 6 weeks with proper care! But how on earth can they last that long?

Here’s what you need to do.


  1. Wait 48 hours before getting lashes wet or showering. This is important because you want the sealant and glue to be very well set.
  2. Find ways to avoid smashing your lashes all night. Always use a contoured silk or satin sleep mask while sleeping. Another option is to sleep on an ergonomic pillow where your eyes don’t touch the pillow, or sleep on your back.
  3. This may seem obvious but do not rub your eyes or pick at your lashes. This can also damage your natural lashes. These lashes are really adhered well so when you pull in them, you’re pulling on your natural lashes too.
  4. Re-apply sealant every day, near the lash line only. This is extremely important. A fresh seal every day is key!
  5. Always be gentle with your lashes. This is pretty obvious too but some people are pretty aggressive lash curlers and other tools.
  6. You probably guessed this was coming next; Don’t curl your lashes after applying your DIY extensions. You shouldn’t need to anyway. Yhe curl in tour DIY lashes is permanent!
  7. Don’t use lotions or serums on eyelids, especially anything oil based. You could dissolve the bond.
  8. Never use oil-based or two-part eye makeup remover. That can also dissolve the bond and sealant. Never fear, the remover will remove your lashes gently, when it's time.
  9. Skip additional eye makeup as much as possible. You won’t need much anyway, once you have gorgeous lashes!

Be one of the first to DIY - order your DIY Lash Extensions from TB Cosmetics today!

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