I get them a lot, but they're temporary ones, they last about 2 weeks, and only cost me about £6-10 each time. theyre great, just let the beautician know if you want them short/medium/long, how full you want them etc. always looks great for a special occassion. you can get a special serum that helps take them off, it can be a wee bit irritating but worth it to have fuller longer eyelashes for a night out!
Eyelash Extensions: anyone done it?
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I've had them done in the past but stopped because I thought they were pulling out my lashes. Plus sometimes it would irritate my eyes to the point where it really made my eyes water. What I later realized was this had something to do with the glue and if it's still "wet." If the glue is completely dry, then it doesn't irritate my eyes. Just FYI.
I had mine done about a year ago. They were crazy expensive and lasted about a week on me. After a week they went in crazy directions and then fell out. Total waste of money IMO!
You're much better off getting your lashes tinted and putting on temporary false lashes when you want big lashes for a big event. Temporary lashes usually last me about 2 days and they aren't too difficult to put on. If your a no makeup kind of girl then getting your lashes tinted is a good alternative to putting on mascara daily.
You're much better off getting your lashes tinted and putting on temporary false lashes when you want big lashes for a big event. Temporary lashes usually last me about 2 days and they aren't too difficult to put on. If your a no makeup kind of girl then getting your lashes tinted is a good alternative to putting on mascara daily.
I had lash extensions once and never again. They looked great, yeah but they irritated my eyes a lot. They also started falling off after a few days and pulled out the lashes they were glued on. After they were all gone my lashes looked like crap for quite a while 
I really learned my lesson that time and I'm staying far far away from lash extensions for the rest of my life.
I really learned my lesson that time and I'm staying far far away from lash extensions for the rest of my life.
I agree with Veronica! Stay away from those eyelash extensions. Very pricey and they don't last. Instead, I use Revitalash, an eyelash growth product. I've been using it on and off for awhile now. Very happy with my thick, long lashes!!!
I've been getting eyelash extensions on and off for about 2 years now. But the best so far for me is lash extensions by lavish lashes. They have different colours, thickness, length, shape ( in terms of the curl shape of the lash ) and this place I went to to get them done when I was in Seattle, Myano spa http://myanospa.com also offers design patern that will best suit your face and your eye shape. They feel very natural just like your own lashes but longer and thicker, no weird feeling whatsoever unlike other extensions out there. They are also very durable and last longer than other eyelash extensions I've tried so far. They last for 3-4weeks before I need the touch ups. I got the natural look style ( about 80 lashes each eye ) with full cat eyes design ( they have other designs depending on what look you want to go for ). And with the suggestions of the girl who did my lashes, I also got a little bit "eyelighting effect" with about 10 of dark purple lashes added on each eye which actually looked really nice in the light or the sun. It was subtle but yet glamorous and fashionable. It cost me about $180 ($150 for the regular extensions and $30 for the purple highlight add on ). I absolutely loved them but the problem is I live in California and was only Seattle for vacation and I can't find any place here that can do lash extensions as good as Myano Spa and they're all too expensive here with starting price of $300-350.
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i was thinking of getting these but the idea of my lashes being ruined afterwards puts me off. so once they fall out, do ur nautral eyelashes go bald?! mine are longish but not as long as i would like and they aren't dark black so i might get them tinted first then see what they r like before deciding.
When properly applied, the eyelash extensions should not damage your natural lashes. There are many styles, brands and colors available.
Your natural lashes shed and are replaced every 4-8 weeks like other hair on the body. Once the lash extensions are applied, you may choose to maintain them with a fill every 4 weeks or so.
I am a certified lash stylist with Xtreme, however, the brand of lashes used isn't necessarily as important as the application procedure. Lashes should be applied and glued to each one of your individual lashes, not crossing over other lashes. Doing so results in clumpy, damaged lashes.
The lash stylist should also take into consideration the length and width of the natural lashes and refrain from applying heavier lashes to fine lashes, causing breakage.
Also, it is not recommended to use eyeliner and mascara excessively while wearing the lash extensions as removal of eye makeup can pull out and damage the lashes. Be sure to use only a tiny amount of eye cream applied with a Q-tip around the lashes, as oils can dissolve the lash glue, resulting in a shorter lifespan of the lashes.
It is suggested that mascara is used only on the tips of the lashes.
Proper application and care can both protect and prolong your lashes.
Hope this helps!
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In my experience of eyelash extension.. I've had some fabulous ones and not so fabulous ones which resorted into an eye infection.. where my friggen eye got swollen shut...
princesschic... your eyelashes will not go bald.. your natural lashes have a life cycle of about 4 or so weeks.. so unless u pluck them out yourself you're not going to go bald..
I get mine done at a lady's house and she's able to dedicate 2.5 hours on the procedure! Shops and salon can't spare this much time - the usual time is about an hour.
Mine have lasted up to 6 weeks, the average being 4.
You need to be careful not to rub your eyes.. When I first had them in, I found it quite difficult washing my face without touching the lashes.
Depending on what glue the tech use, it may sting like buggery if you get your lashes wet, making shower times pretty difficult. Eyelash extensions don't like heat, so keep the electric eyelash curlers away !
Qtips are your best friends in cleaning your eyes when you have extensions!
These days I've gone a bit lazy, so I get extension only when I have something big coming up eg wedding, etc.
princesschic... your eyelashes will not go bald.. your natural lashes have a life cycle of about 4 or so weeks.. so unless u pluck them out yourself you're not going to go bald..
I get mine done at a lady's house and she's able to dedicate 2.5 hours on the procedure! Shops and salon can't spare this much time - the usual time is about an hour.
Mine have lasted up to 6 weeks, the average being 4.
You need to be careful not to rub your eyes.. When I first had them in, I found it quite difficult washing my face without touching the lashes.
Depending on what glue the tech use, it may sting like buggery if you get your lashes wet, making shower times pretty difficult. Eyelash extensions don't like heat, so keep the electric eyelash curlers away !
Qtips are your best friends in cleaning your eyes when you have extensions!
These days I've gone a bit lazy, so I get extension only when I have something big coming up eg wedding, etc.
I loved getting mine done.
I initially tried it in Asia a few years back and when I came back to the US, I had to keep getting it done. I got them done regularly every month, but recently, I got sick of them.
It feels weird growing out, you can't curl or put mascara on them if you want them to last a long time and it just feels fake after a bit.
So, I ended up getting Latisse. I haven't tried it just yet, but I'll let you guys know how it goes. I heard it takes a few months for you to see the real effects, but we'll see what happens. I work in health care and sometimes I had to apply the same medication for patients (but it's used to treat their glaucoma) Their eyelashes were really long. I hope it works, otherwise I'm going to go back to getting extensions.
I initially tried it in Asia a few years back and when I came back to the US, I had to keep getting it done. I got them done regularly every month, but recently, I got sick of them.
It feels weird growing out, you can't curl or put mascara on them if you want them to last a long time and it just feels fake after a bit.
So, I ended up getting Latisse. I haven't tried it just yet, but I'll let you guys know how it goes. I heard it takes a few months for you to see the real effects, but we'll see what happens. I work in health care and sometimes I had to apply the same medication for patients (but it's used to treat their glaucoma) Their eyelashes were really long. I hope it works, otherwise I'm going to go back to getting extensions.
i just got extensions done yesterday.. it took about 1.5 hrs.. and although they look good i think she put ones that are jus too long.. and i would have preffred if the inside of my eye had shorter lashes than the outside.. ill take a pic later and post
I tried Secret Lashes Eyelash Extensions, they made me look 10 years younger - definatley recommend them to all instead of botox - NO more 'piggy eyes' for me xx
ps. the glue shouldn't make your eyes sting - make sure you go to a professional!
I recommend asking for sizes 9-11mm for a more natural look in a C Curl, that's what I had will post a picture
ps. the glue shouldn't make your eyes sting - make sure you go to a professional!
I recommend asking for sizes 9-11mm for a more natural look in a C Curl, that's what I had will post a picture