Things You Need to Know About Eyelash Extensions
2012 a year that answer to all women’s prayers: Eyelash Extensions. These lashes are made of silk, mink, or something synthetic, that are attached to your existing lashes semi-permanently.
If you've ever dreamt of waking up with gorgeous and beautiful lashes, this is your solution.
Curious?
Good! Here's everything you need to know about getting eyelash extensions:
A very luxurious one.
Luxurious and enjoyable.
The process will take you an hour and a half while your eyes are closed with calming music plays in the background and a technician attaches pieces of the lashes.
Experience is Customizable.
- You can choose the length since most salons carry extension lengths from 9 to 15mm.
Tip: 10mm -12mm is the best.
- Choose your curl!
“J” curl is for a more natural, while a “C” curl is a more dramatic
Materials - Faux Mink, Faux Fox, Silk, Real Mink, and last but not least, Real Human Hair. The differences between these looks are negligible so opt for the Faux Mink.
Eyelash extensions last longer than you think.
Most salon or store will tell you that its lifespan is 2-3 weeks but you can prolong it by taking care of. Yes, you have to take care your extensions the way you take care of your hair extensions!
Just be careful not to get water on your lashes and don’t use oily products near your eyes.
NO MASCARA!
Again! NO MASCARA! Why do you have lash extensions on the first place if you will be using this!
It will make your lashes crusty and damaged.
Although you can get away with a tiny wing of liquid liner as long as you're not dragging it along the lash line.
Have it removed by a professional
Go back to the salon where you had made them – it is painless and relatively quick. If you're not looking to spend any more money, however, the extensions do fall out with the natural shedding of your lashes. This is a much slower process but its FREE!
Remember! Extensions can ruin your eyelashes—but they don’t have to.
Many people made a mistake by pulling out the extensions - not only is it extremely painful but it leaves you with few to no natural eyelashes left.