How to Clean & Care for Magnetic Lashes (So They Last 12 Months)

A good pair of magnetic lashes isn't a one-night thing. Looked after properly, a single Santai pair lasts up to 12 months — which makes them one of the smartest small investments in your beauty routine. The catch: that longevity depends entirely on how you clean and store them. Here's how to keep your magnetic lashes crisp, gripping strong, and lasting a full year.

Why care matters more than you'd think

Two things quietly age a magnetic lash: oil and residue on the magnets, and mascara buildup on the fibres. Oil weakens the magnetic grip over time, and clumped fibres lose the soft, fanned shape that made the lash look natural in the first place. Neither is dramatic on day one — it's the slow accumulation that ends a lash's life early. The good news: a 30-second habit prevents almost all of it.

The daily reset (30 seconds)

After each wear, gently lift off makeup residue and skin oils from the magnets and band. A magnet-safe mist like The Pure Ritual is built for exactly this — it dissolves buildup without the corrosive oils in ordinary removers, so the magnets keep their strength. Spray, let it flash-dry, done. No soaking, no rubbing.

What never to use

• Oil-based makeup removers — the fastest way to degrade the magnets. Avoid entirely.
• Water soaking — don't leave lashes sitting in water; it loosens the band over time.
• Fingers covered in makeup — you're just transferring oil straight back onto the lash.

The weekly deep clean

Once a week, sweep any dried residue along the fibres with a clean spoolie, then mist and let dry fully before storing. If you wear mascara with your lashes this matters more — though with magnetic lashes most people find they don't need mascara at all.

Handle by the band, never the tips

Always pick the lash up by its band, not the delicate fibre ends. Pulling at the tips is what causes shedding and that gappy look halfway through a lash's life.

Store them in their case

Every Santai set comes with a storage case for a reason. Returning the lashes to it keeps the band's curve intact and the magnets aligned. Tossed loose in a makeup bag, the band bends and the shape never quite recovers.

Curl your natural lashes, not the band

If you like extra lift, curl your own lashes before applying — a heated tool like the Executive Lift holds the curl all day without you ever bending the magnetic band. The band should stay in its original shape for the full 12 months.

So how long will they really last?

With this routine — a daily mist, a weekly tidy, careful storage — a single pair comfortably lasts up to a year of regular wear. Skip the care and you might get a couple of months. That maths makes the 30-second habit very easy to justify. Ready to make a pair last? Start with a style you'll reach for daily, like Boardroom.