I asked the women who did mine (and she gets lots of clients), to put on the individuals, and her response was that she didnt do them anymore, cause it takes too long. So she did the 3's instead and over glued. Yet, when I spoke to the girl who recommended this women, she said, that she does the individuals for her! So in other words, she picks and chooses who she'll spend the extra time on. And in the process my eyelids were basically bald for almost 3months, and I experienced the most horrible pain. I swear, I felt like going back there, and individually plucking out her eyelashes
Eyelash Extensions: anyone done it?
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Mustlovedogs ~ Thank you for sharing your knowledge & info! I was always curious about lash extensions & this helped a lot! I guess i won't be getting extensions: from what you said "The irony is that the better your natural lashes are the better candidate you are!!" 
ush: that's so not fair! and knowing my luck, i'll probably end up ruining them somwhow! Lol!
ush: that's so not fair! and knowing my luck, i'll probably end up ruining them somwhow! Lol!
I am assuming that the "V shaped clumps" you're referring to are one and the same with what I refer to as "flairs". They are a piece with about 4-5 "lashes" attached. They are available in small, medium and long lengths. These are not infact what I use 99.9% of the time and NOT what I am referencing when talking about eyelash extensions. The flairs are the lazy way of getting it done!
The individual lash extensions are exactly that.....each extension individual bonded to each individual eyelash. The process takes about 2.5-3 hours for a proper application and is done very carefully and delicately. Like I referenced in one of my first (If not the first) post I am certified through Xtreme Lashes and you can go to their website to see some great pictures of some beautiful work!
I think we got OT with the flairs when someone talked about how jacked up they got with them!
I went for a more drama lashes as well since im asian.
Turn out after that, my eyes was red for 3 days before its revert back to its normal condition. Then after that, my eyelashes was stiff and heavy and i had the tendency to scratch it. soon, my eyelashes are...splitting. as if my lashes are having centre parting or sort. After 3 weeks, i decided to remove them. The removing part is the most arduous. I cant remove them using oil and i cant stand having uneven standing extension on my lashes i have to slowly and PAINSTAKINGLY pull them out, together with my OWN lashes!!!!! And they are some i cant even pull them out as im basically crying while im doing that! My SO has to cut off all my lashes. and after that i looked so d*mn B*oody weird!
Another of my friend had a worse scenario, apparently she's allergic to the glue and she went to the hospital cause her eyes got inflamed! (GULP!)
Turn out after that, my eyes was red for 3 days before its revert back to its normal condition. Then after that, my eyelashes was stiff and heavy and i had the tendency to scratch it. soon, my eyelashes are...splitting. as if my lashes are having centre parting or sort. After 3 weeks, i decided to remove them. The removing part is the most arduous. I cant remove them using oil and i cant stand having uneven standing extension on my lashes i have to slowly and PAINSTAKINGLY pull them out, together with my OWN lashes!!!!! And they are some i cant even pull them out as im basically crying while im doing that! My SO has to cut off all my lashes. and after that i looked so d*mn B*oody weird!
Another of my friend had a worse scenario, apparently she's allergic to the glue and she went to the hospital cause her eyes got inflamed! (GULP!)
Thanks for that! I admire that you're HONEST about what you do and what people should be expect. I hate when people lie to get people to buy their products/services.
im glad you posted about eyelash extensions! my mum once got hers done in china and it looked great. we have jinnylashes here (think thats what they are called) and i was thinking of getting it done. Now im not so sure and worth the money! i wear glasses so im not sure if they would fit. think i might just stick to fake eyelashes and mascara
Thanks for that! I admire that you're HONEST about what you do and what people should be expect. I hate when people lie to get people to buy their products/services.
I find that honesty is the best policy! In fact, I can't believe that I actually have clients for this service cuz I about scare the crap outta them before I will do extensions. In fact, I can't wear them myself cuz I pick!!!!!
You should see how a berate my HAIR extension clients, too!! hehe....I tell them that if they start to destroy their hair I will remove their extensions and refer them to someone else because I will not be responsible for ruining some one's hair. I like to sleep at night!! My assistant said to me the other day, "Someday I want to be as mean as you!....UUHHHH......well I didn't mean it like that!" hehe No harm....I'm blunt for sure!
When dealing with an asian client longer extensions can be applied (I would usually use from, 11mm-14mm) because of the shape of their eyelids. They're the best clients because you can successfully use longer extensions and their lashes tend to be fairly well shaped. One of my best friends is Chinese and she rocks them!!
The mink lashes are not as heavy and feel very natural.
The "parting" could be due to the natural movement of your lashes....like I stated, the extensions will take on the natural movement of your lashes. Could be improper installation, too. They can be placed on top, bottom or side of the natural lash to try and properly direct it if the natural lash is not optimum. (Not ALL the natural lashes are even "good candidates" for an extension...the entire top layer is not good cuz if you apply an extension to a top lash, it will go coo coo.) And definitely NEVER cut them because then they will look stubby or as you said "damn bloody weird".
Yes, some are allergic to the glue for sure!!
I feel sickened that people are not given proper instruction. That is why it's imperative to go to a certified technician. I have detailed literature that I not only send home with my clients but thoroughly go over prior to the service. I also send each client home with the proper brushes to keep them in "line" in between fills.....most times I send 2 in case they lose one!
This service is VERY dangerous in the wrong hands. In fact, if someone does this service while contact lenses are in the clients eyes....those contacts can be glued to the cornea!!!!!!
Please get a referral and ask to see your technicians certifications!!!!!
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Anyone had this done? If so, thoughts, recommendations? Thinking about getting it done. Thank you!
I've just joined this forum and as a qualified, licensed and insuranced eye beauty therapist I'm shocked to hear these stories. I agree extensions are not for everyone and usually the main problems arise from clients wanting the thicker and longer extensions when the thinner lashes do the job better. The extensions should be painless to apply and weightless so there's no irritation to the eye.
I won't repeat the very good advice and information by Mustlogdogs. Shame the bad experiences are putting people off, what I consider a fabuluous treatment.
I won't repeat the very good advice and information by Mustlogdogs. Shame the bad experiences are putting people off, what I consider a fabuluous treatment.