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Lash Extensions – fashion or necessity?

By CN!

More and more women decide to have their eyelashes extended. Some of them indulge themselves with this gorgeous look just for a special occasion: wedding, pram, or New Year’s Eve party. There are women; however who think their short or sparse eyelashes are a disturbing issue that has to be addressed. Eyelash extensions are perceived as the quickest solution. Other, modern women treat false eyelashes as an investment – shorter make up routine – more time for other important life aspects. Is this still a fashion trend or eyelash extensions became the necessity?

Eyelash Extensions Treatment for whom?

The eyelash extension treatment is recommended to anyone who would like to accent their eyes, look prettier, and or just add extra volume to their eyelashes. The majority of the clients are women whose eyelashes are weak, short, or brittle. We can observe that before Christmas, or New Year’s Eve beauty salons are packed with women who want to have their eyelashes done.

What the eyelash extensions really is?

Eyelash extensions are synthetic or natural (mink) eyelashes which are curled to resemble a natural eyelash. False eyelashes are slightly thicker at the base and taper to a fine point. Each eyelash is applied individually and glued to your natural eyelashes with the help of a special bonding material. The whole eyelash extension procedure requires skill, experience and precision. Therefore, this service ought to be offered only by professionally trained beauty technician. It is important to realize that self-application, or application by someone who has not been trained properly, puts you at risk of eye damage and may lead to blindness or other serious side effects. Eye area is very sensitive and experimenting with eyelash extensions may be very damaging to your health.

What eyelash extensions are the best?

Eyelash extensions may differ in length, thickness, and curl. Most eyelash specialists recommend eyelashes max 3mm longer than their natural ones. It has been proved that longer eyelashes would weigh down the natural eyelash, make it prone to breakage, and cause its premature shedding. The client may suggest what kind of eyelashes she wants but it is the technician who matches the eyelashes for best result. The thickness available starts from 0.1mm for thin eyelashes up to 0.25 for naturally thicker eyelashes. There is a wide variety of colours brown, copper, purple, and classic black. The curl of the eyelashes depends on the shape of our natural eyelashes.

Is there any risk involved in the eyelash extensions?

Eyelash extensions are completely safe for health on the condition that a professional technician applies them. The adhesive used in the treatment is gentle to the skin and applied on the eyelashes not on the skin. The procedure is painless and relaxing.

Is the eyelash extension treatment for everybody?

Most of people can have eyelash extensions done. There are however a few cases when this kind of treatment is not recommended.

If you suffer from any kind of seasonal allergy and you tend to rub your eyelashes frequently, it is better to wait with the procedure until your health issue improves.

It may happen that the adhesive used in the treatment may irritate your skin or cause any other side effects. This issue is very individual, so to make sure the glue is not going to cause discomfort you can ask for the beautician to perform the reaction test on other part of your body.

Eyelash extensions are not recommended if you suffer from cold or an eye infection. Also, people who are undergoing chemo/radiotherapy are advised to wait with the treatment until the health situation clarifies.

How can I make my false eyelashes last longer?

Once you have your eyelashes applied, you have to stick to a few rules, so that your eyelashes remain in great shape.
Avoid oil-based make up remover. It is the first and probably the most important piece of advice you can get. Any kind of oil dissolves the adhesive resulting in the fake eyelashes falling out. It is important to swipe any oil based beauty products with the water based. This include eye-cream, eye shadows, eyeliner and make-up remover. You have to realize that the skin produces a lot of sebum that is body’s natural oil and it can affect your eyelashes. Clean your skin at least twice a day to remove the excess of the serum.

Do not wet your eyelashes for at least 48 hrs after having the eyelash extensions done. Do not use the mascara if possible. Waterproof mascara is forbidden. Do not rub your eyes. The less you touch your eyelashes the longer they are going to stay. Your natural eyelashes carry the extra weight and they become weaker than ever. Even small pressure on your eyelashes may result in their breakage. Sleep on your back. For the time you wear, extensions try to avoid sleeping on your side of face. It is very important that you do not put any pressure on your eyelashes and they may deform and fall out. Do not dry them with the cotton towel. Instead of using any fabric that can accidentally pull eyelashes out, dry them with the dryer. Using the cold air will help to shape them upwards without touching.

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