How To Care For Fresh Cut Lavender. Add no more than 2 of fresh water. Old sections of the plant will become long and woody but this isnt what you want to harvest.
Set it to the side in a jar or similar for about two weeks remembering to shake it daily. Tie a bunch using a rubber band and hang it upside down in a dark dry place for about a week. This allows for moisturizers like a lip balm to soak in faster and lipstick to last longer and go on smoother.
Also make sure to store it away from light heat and humidity.
Trim 1 from the lavender stems. For most lavender varieties pruning is best done during spring summer or fall after harvest. Grab a bunch where the stems meet the foliage and cut a handful. To keep the lavender fresh a little longer you may place in a vase with very little water less than 1.