Lash removal

About this treatment

A proper lash removal is the only route we recommend if you are ready to take a break from extensions. Pulling them off yourself almost always takes your natural lashes with them, and we see the damage often enough to make the case clearly. A professional removal protects the natural lash line so that when you are ready to come back to extensions, your own lashes are in good shape to receive them.

We use a gel-based solvent designed specifically for lash adhesive. It is applied carefully along the lash line with the eye closed, sits for a few minutes while the bond breaks down, and is then gently cleared away. The extensions release without any pulling. The natural lashes remain undisturbed.

The appointment takes around 30 minutes, and it finishes with a cleansing step and a light conditioning treatment on the natural lashes. They often feel softer and more settled than you might expect. Many clients are surprised by how much of their own lash length has been hidden by extensions. Seeing it again is often a pleasant moment.

A removal suits several situations. You might be going travelling and want a lighter routine for a few months. You might have an event coming up where you intend to wear different eye makeup and want a clean base. You might simply be ready for a pause. Whatever the reason, the approach is the same. Careful, unhurried, and designed around the health of your own lashes.

We can also remove a set that was not applied at Azizam. If extensions were bonded with too much adhesive, or if the glue has hardened over time, the removal may take longer than 30 minutes, and we will tell you that up front. We will not rush a removal to fit a shorter appointment slot because rushing is exactly when natural lashes get damaged.

After the appointment, your natural lashes are yours again. You can wear mascara, use makeup removers of any kind, and go back to your normal eye routine. There is no aftercare beyond being gentle on the lash line for the first 24 hours. If your natural lashes feel slightly softer than you remembered, that is normal after months of wearing extensions. A good lash serum used nightly for a few weeks will bring them back to strength.

If you plan to return to extensions after a break, we suggest leaving at least one natural shed cycle, around four to six weeks, before booking a new set. This gives your own lashes time to fully recover and ensures your next set starts on the healthiest possible foundation.

If you are unsure whether to remove your set or simply book a refill, send us a photograph over WhatsApp and we will give you an honest recommendation. Sometimes a refill is the better move. Sometimes a removal and a short break is. Either way, we will steer you to the decision that protects your lashes.

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