Eyelash Extensions: anyone done it?

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#92
Ilikemike65 said:
I do this service in the salon. It takes about 3 hours for a full set (When done properly.) We will regenerate a full set of eyelashes every 90 days or so. Having said that, we will lose our extensions at the same rate that our latural lash sheds. So, they need to be filled every 2-4 weeks...just like getting your nails done. Then one must be careful about the maintainance of their extensions. No Mascara (unless it's water soluble), no oil based makeup removers, no oil based cleansers, no eyelash curlers...etc. I have clients who LOVE them. I personally would recommend them for a special occassion like a cruise, vacation, wedding, somthing of that nature because they are a lot of upkeep. Not to mention.....pricey! A full set is $250 and fills are $100. So if it fits into your budget go for it! I enjoy doing the process because its like a puzzle! And the end result of a set that has been applied properly are breathtaking! They come in a multitude of lenghts and widths as well as colors. The colored ones end up looking like highlights in the sun. If you want to see some great pics go to Eyelash Extensions, Lash Extensions Xtreme Lashes. This is one of the companies that I am certified through. They just put up a huge section for finished results. It's great!

Also, I charge $45 to perm lashes in the salon
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I had the full 3 hours and some job in Orange County for my wedding. Wow, it's a long 3 hours when you forget to go to the bathroom ahead of time.

To me, it was torture sitting there with the big bandages over your eyes and not moving. Plus, all the instructions you mentioned were given to me, but I couldn't follow them all.

After 12 hours of travelling for our honeymoon, my husband and I decided to jump right into the pool when we finally got to our hotel. Thinking back, it was like an credit card commercial. Eyelash extensions, $350, 3 hours, etc... a much needed dip in a pool overlooking Florence with your new husband, definitely priceless.
 
#93
I got them done at a salon that was probably the first one in my city to do them and I got the most experienced esthetician to do them. My lashes are quite thin and not very long. They cost about $60 and they started to fall out about 2 days later. I got them fixed twice in a week or so, finally I decided that it wasn't worth it and got them taken off. I liked them while I had them and people noticed the difference (no need for makeup) but I was constantly paranoid they would fall off. I guess my only option now is eyelash implants!
 
#95
I work with a woman who had them done, and it looked like she was wearing false eyelashes. But not in a good way. They looked all kind of stuck together. She had to go every two weeks for maintenance. I would think it would damage your real lashes. Plus, who wants that strong of glue around your eyes?
 
#96
I had them done last year. They looked great. I didn't have to use mascara anymore. BUT I had to get fills every 10 days to 2 weeks because they either fell off my real eyelashes or my real eyelashes were falling off with them. And I kept straightening them with my tweezers because they were going in funny directions. You also can't rub your eyes because otherwise they'll start to stick to each other or go in funny directions again. In the end, I let them all fall off and my eyes feel free again.

I would just go with a really good mascara. My faves are Diorshow and the one from Chanel (can't remember the name right now).
 
#97
I have heard that they can make your natural eyelashes fall out!!

So I use MAC's new Primer and then Zoomlash on top of it...people ask me all the time if my lashes are fake! LOL
 
#99
I had them done earlier this year. I only went back twice after that. I couldn't rub my eyes, not suppose to wear mascara and can't go swimming (you can with your head above the water) and you are suppose to keep them dry when showering and washing your face. I got sick of them really after all that plus they were going in different direction after a while. Plus my natural lashes fell out with the entensions. I would recommend it for special occassions (like wedding etc) but not for on going.
 
#100
I recommend massaging castor oil into your eyelashes, I have done this at night for about 4 nights now and my lashes look longer and darker.

However, I have heard that when/if you stop, your lashes just go back to normal.

But in the meantime, you can have pretty lashes for not very much time or maintenance!
 
#101
I used to use Castor Oil too but it get get messy. There is a product I use which I swear by it. It's called Jan Marini Eyelash Conditioner. I have been using it for about 3 months now and my eyelashes are longer, thicker. This product is not cheap but worth it.
 
#104
I had eye lash extentions done today........

and so far so good. They only put the lashes on the top eye lid and she advised me to make a touch up appointment in 4 weeks. Today's visit was $350 and touch up's are $100 here in the midwest. Not sure if that was a good price or not?

But I wanted to try it. And you do have to be careful. I bought a new eyelash curler today that they recommended that heats up and you run along your lashes and the heat curls them.

Not sure if I would do it again but wanted to try it since I've been seeing it in various magazines.
 
#105
I had eyelashes extensions done couple of months ago, they made my eyes look really big and they looked very natural since they were individual lashes. however, i wear contact lenses and it made it harder for me...i loved the look but it was hard to put and take out contact lenses without bothering the lashes.
 
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