BEAUTY
The Number
Of Times You
Can Actually
Reuse False
Lashes Before
Retiring Them
By DESIRÉE O
Fake eyelashes accentuate your eyes, but there are a few things to consider before you buy them, like their length, shape, color, and material, as well as how often they can be used before you risk getting an eye infection. That likely leaves you wondering how many times you can use false lashes before it's best to retire them.
Depending on the type you use, you can reuse false eyelashes a certain amount of times, but a decent cleaning routine will make all the difference. Whereas individual falsies should be thrown away after one use because they are difficult to clean and risk losing their shape, strip lashes can be cleaned with soap, water, and 70% alcohol and used again on the same person.
Magnetic falsies are the ideal option if you want to re-wear a set multiple times because they are easy to clean. You'll also want to consider what material has been used to make the lashes because a synthetic variety can offer you four or five days of wear before starting to break down, whereas a pair of human or animal lashes can last for an impressive 20 days.