Why Your Lash Extensions Keep Falling Out – And How to Fix It

If your lash extensions keep falling out too fast, you're definitely not alone. Whether you get them done at a salon or wear DIY lash extensions, it can be frustrating when they don’t last as long as promised. The good news? Most lash fallout problems are easy to fix once you understand the cause.

In this guide, we’ll explain why lash extensions fall out, how to improve lash retention, and simple tips to make your lash extensions last longer. We’ll also show you how switching to the right products—like those from B&Qaugen Lash—can make a big difference.

Are Lash Extensions Supposed to Fall Out?

Yes—and no. It’s normal to lose 2–5 natural lashes per day, and if an extension is attached to that lash, it falls out with it. That’s natural shedding. But if you're losing many extensions at once or they fall off within 24–48 hours, that’s not normal. That means poor lash retention, and it’s usually caused by one of the issues below.

🔥 Top Reasons Your Lash Extensions Keep Falling Out (And Fixes)

1. Natural Lash Shedding Cycle

Your natural lashes go through a growth cycle—grow, rest, and shed. During seasonal changes or hormone shifts, shedding may increase.

✅ Fix it:

• Keep your natural lashes healthy using gentle cleansing and lash-safe serums.

• Avoid pulling or rubbing your eyes.

• Choose lightweight lash fans like B&Qaugen invisible band Lash clusters to reduce strain.

2. Oil Breaks Down the Adhesive

Oils from skincare or makeup can weaken the lash glue.

❌ Oil-based products cause early lash loss
❌ Heavy moisturizers around the eyes reduce retention
❌ Waterproof mascara = glue killer

✅ Fix it:

• Use oil-free cleanser and makeup remover

• Apply eye cream below the eye, not on the lids

• Use an oil-resistant bond + seal, like B&Qaugen Lash Bond & Seal

3. Not Cleaning Your Lashes

Many people are afraid to wash their extensions—but not washing leads to buildup, bacteria, and lash loss.

✅ Fix it:

• Clean lashes daily with lash shampoo or gentle micellar water

• Use a soft lash brush and let them air dry

• Clean lashes = stronger glue hold + longer wear

4. Poor Application Technique

If you're using DIY lash extensions or a lash tech applies extensions incorrectly, retention suffers.

❌ Too much glue = clumping and falling
❌ Weak glue = lashes fall within a day
❌ Wrong placement = no bond to natural lash

✅ Fix it:

• Use thin, even layers of bond

• Apply lashes under the natural lash line (DIY underlash method)

• Press with an applicator to lock the bond

💡 Try: B&Qaugen Lash DIY Bond & Seal for flexible, long-lasting hold.

5. Sleeping on Your Face

Friction from your pillow can crush or bend lashes overnight.

✅ Fix it:

• Sleep on your back

• Use a silk pillowcase or sleep mask

• Choose lightweight cluster lashes that withstand movement

6. Bad Lash Glue

Cheap glue is the #1 reason DIY lashes fall off within hours.

✅ Fix it:

• Use latex-free, hypoallergenic glue

• Look for strong retention + flexible hold

• Avoid "super glue" types—they damage natural lashes

💗 Recommended: B&Qaugen Lash SuperHold Bond – designed for 5–7 day wear.

⭐ How to Make Lash Extensions Last Longer

Follow these lash retention tips to get longer wear + natural lash safety: