Eyelash Extensions: anyone done it?

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#106
I've had them. It gave me a dramatic sexy look,without being too over the top. I would get them done BUT only for a special occasion because figuring out how to sleep, shower, wash your face is a headache.
 
#107
I actually do this myself.
You can get individual lashes (Ardell) at the drugstore, and glue them over your natural lashes. They will usually last 1 to 2 weeks. I've been doing it for years on myself and on my clients (when I did professional make up).
I cut them down to match and taper perfectly with the natural lash, and apply them only to the ends of the lashes. They dramatically open up the eyes and give a very sexy natural look.
Lashes made of human hair or sable can be purchased at a wig shop. These look and feel even better, but cost a bit more.
 
#110
I wish I would of seen this thread before you went to get them. Last summer, I went and got eyelash extensions. I had the same exact experience. My eyes were burning from the glue and my eyes were red. The woman said that I didn't need them. Of course, I got them anyway. It took over 2 hours the first time, every day after the first applications, a few lashes would fall out. Plus the fake lashes were going every which way. 10 days later I had a free fill in of the ones that fell out, it was part of the package. It looked good for like 3 days total out of a month. These aren't the best pictures, but it will give you an idea of the results I had. BTW, I wouldn't do it again. It was too much money for less than a month of results.
 

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#112
I had the same experience as you. I had them done for my wedding and I loved them for one day. They fell out slowly during our honeymoon and by the end of the month, they were completely gone. Would never do it again.
I guess it's good for people who don't mind the maintenance. I don't know anyone with that much time on their hands though.
 
#113
I too, had the same experience as the two of you ladies. They are expensive, and look good for only about 1-2 days before they fall out or start twisting and turning and pointing in funny directions. Plus, like IntlSet said, if you have short, straight, sparse lashes, the extensions will make your lashes droop down.

Sooooo not worth it!
 
#114
Hi there,

I just moved from NYC to SF and came upon this thread. The BEST place for eyelash extensions are with the Koreans. There is this amazing place called Ebenezer on 32nd street between 5th and Broadway. There are 2 on the same street. Go to the one where the Korean Spa - YiPak Spa is in which is closer to 5th Avenue. Ask for Mason - the Owner. $90 for first set and 35-55 for touchups every 2-4 weeks. They are amazing. I am struggling to find a place like them here in SF let me tell you. Tell Mason- Cindy referred you.

Cindy
 
#116
stilettobrat said:
Does anyone know of Eyelash Extension place in SF? Good and reasonable - none of this $300 crap and no visible glue crap and falling out of lashes?
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Blink SF on Geary does it. It's a GREAT salon, and I had my extensions done there (twice) but unfortunately, no matter where you go, you cannot avoid the visible glue, tangled up lashes (eventually), and lashes falling out. It's just part of the game!

This is the reason why lash extension popularity *exploded* when it first became available, but now it's not nearly as popular and is not done as frequently anymore. Blink SF is awesome for brow shaping/maintenance and makeup, though!
 
#118
stilettobrat said:
Hi there,

I just moved from NYC to SF and came upon this thread. The BEST place for eyelash extensions are with the Koreans. There is this amazing place called Ebenezer on 32nd street between 5th and Broadway. There are 2 on the same street. Go to the one where the Korean Spa - YiPak Spa is in which is closer to 5th Avenue. Ask for Mason - the Owner. $90 for first set and 35-55 for touchups every 2-4 weeks. They are amazing. I am struggling to find a place like them here in SF let me tell you. Tell Mason- Cindy referred you.

Cindy
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i got these done at a non Asian spa in NYC and they were much more expensive then $90. According to my tech, the cheaper ones are not to be trusted since they are not done correctly and may even use substandard materials.

For $90, does Ebenezer use synthetic or real human hair? My tech said human or mink may cause infections? Also, how many hairs is included in the $90?

Can anyone verify this?
 
#119
Does anyone know if eyelash extensions are more comfortable to wear than fake eyelashes? Whenever I have fake lashes put on at MAC, they irritate my eyes a little bit :(
 
#120
I had them done 2 years ago when they were popular in Orange County by 3 diff people. Found 1 person that was really good.... lashes came out very natural and no signs of glue. But after 1 week or so they start to fall out and get irritating to the eyes. I would get them touched up every 1 1/2 weeks or so... costs $25. I did this for a good 10 months and finally got sick of it. I peeled them off myself and found my lashes were stubs.
I then used Jan Marini eyelash intervention and have been using it since Oct 06 and I would much rather use the Jan Marini. It really works.
 
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