DIY lash extensions at home

Amorie Pearson
2 days ago
3 min read

If my lashes are done, I feel like an absolute queen… is anyone with me?

I used to get lash extensions from a professional lash artist, and let me tell you, I liked no one more than her! I went to my lash appointments every three weeks, and I didn't care if it took two hours.

I knew I couldn't keep it up forever. This may not be the case for everyone, but after nine years of lash extensions, I found that it affected my natural lashes despite my best efforts to care for them. Eventually, my lash artist advised me to take a break for my own lashes to recover.

I was mortified to say the least… I didn’t want to look like a little rat without my lashes!

When I had to take the break from my lash extensions, I simply had no choice but to find a solution... and I needed one fast!

My natural lashes journey

Firstly, I had to go on a journey to repair my lashes. I found a lash serum to nourish my natural lashes, they have recovered well to date and I still use it on a daily basis.

The lash serum I am currently using is Resulte’s Lash & Brow Growth Serum.

Cost: R589.95

You can buy it here: Resulte Lash & Brow Growth serum.

The Best DIY lashes

I have tried and tested many DIY lash kits and I found DIY lash extensions that you can do at home and it lasts you +-5 days.

It is easy to apply, yes, it takes some getting used to… but in no time, you will have it down and you will be able to do the lashes yourself and be a DIY queen!

Cost: +-R508 for a full lash kit (they currently have a special)
You can get a further 10% Discount when you use code Amorie10
You can buy here: Bayaluxe Lash kits

For my tutorial, I used the Bayaluxe FLORA lash kit.

DIY Lash kit from Bayaluxe. You get a full kit with everything that you will need!

How to do your own lashes at home

For this tutorial I used the "Flora" lash kit. You can watch my step by step tutorial here:

The steps to do your lashes

Step 1 - Setup:

Curl your natural lashes with an eyelash curler.

Step 2 - Bond:

Brush a thin layer of lash bond under your natural lashes and apply the bond to the roots of the lash cluster. Wait about 40 seconds for the glue to become tacky (not wet, or dry).

Step 3 - Apply Lashes:

Use tweezers to pick up a lash cluster from the base. Use tweezers to apply cluster lashes under natural lashes 1-2mm away from the eyelid.

Place it about 1mm above your waterline (⚠️ Never on the skin!)

Step 4 - Seal:

Dab a thin layer of seal under the lashes at the base to seal them in place.

Step 5 - Fuse:

Apply seal on both sides of the tweezers then squeeze your eyelashes together to lock everything in.

This is the sizes I used in this tutorial. This is the Bayaluxe FLORA lash kit.

This is the different Bayaluxe lashes and the effects:

Removal Instructions:

Apply Bayaluxe Remover directly onto the lash line.Wait 30–35 seconds, then gently lift the clusters - no tugging! Use a spoolie to brush off any remaining bond.

Reuse Tip

With gentle removal and care, each cluster can be reused up to 2 times. Even without reuse, each set can last 5+ days, meaning one tray = up to 80–100 days of wear!

Pro tips

Wait 40 seconds after applying Bond before placing clusters
Apply lashes 1mm above your waterline, not directly on skin
Use Seal twice for best results:
After application, at the base
On tweezers to clamp + lock
Avoid water for the first 12–24 hours. Keep hot showers short & skip the sauna.
Always close Bond / Seal / Remover caps tightly.
Store in a cool, dry place
If it feels comfortable, you've done it right!

The benefits of doing your own lashes

I save a lot of time and money doing my own lashes.
I can change my lashes to more natural or more dramatic, depending on the occasion.
I can take a break from my lashes whenever I want.
It is a much healthier option for your lashes.