Style July 12, 2017
Nothing to bat an eyelash at.
Eyelashes aren’t typically something that we think about on a daily basis.
Sometimes they get into our eyes and temporarily blind us. We accidentally poke ourselves in the eye with mascara brushes trying to accentuate them.
Of course, some people choose to go the extra mile and get eyelash extensions or do them themselves at home. I’ve never had them, so I had to turn to the internet to find out the scoop. Eyelash extensions: What’s the Deal?
This is an extremely important step when considering eyelash extensions. You have to do your research. Eyelash extensions, especially individuals, are an involved process that shouldn’t be undertaken lightly.
You or a professional will have to be very intimate with your eyes, vital organs, which you need to see. And if you’re anything like me, they don’t work too well in the first place.
You have to be willing to sit still for a long amount of time. The glue used to bind the false eyelashes with the real ones really shouldn’t come into direct contact with the skin. It contains chemicals like formaldehyde.
One Indianapolis woman’s reaction was so intense she ended up on the news. If you go professional, ask what materials are used by your extension provider. And if you choose the DIY route, look ingredients up to make sure you have no known allergies.
If you’ve never had eyelash extensions before, I wouldn’t suggest jumping in to the DIY world just yet. The professional treatment can be pricey though, starting at $150 for places that won’t make your eyeballs fall out after application. (I’m kidding.)
But professional lashes are an investment that can last up to four to six weeks. Find a cosmetologist or similarly qualified esthetician on Yelp or Google. DIY lashes last for a much shorter amount of time, but they’re also much cheaper.
You can probably find your supplies at your local CVS or Rite-Aid. Of course, all things are available to us through Amazon.
You’ll need to pick up the adhesive, which usually comes prepared in a kit with the lashes. And you’ll also need to pick up additional lashes to replace your falsies when they inevitably fall out.
Whether I’m trying to learn German or how to skateboard, YouTube has a wealth of instructional material for the taking. There are plenty of DIY lash extension tutorials that you can choose from. Just remember that unless they’re a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician, they’re not experts. Use all advice in tutorials with caution and do your research independently.
Putting them on is one thing, taking them off is another. I HIGHLY recommend getting your falsies removed by a professional, especially if you lack experience. Otherwise, you can end up losing a lot of your precious, real eyelashes to the glue. That is guaranteed, unnecessary pain and suffering. Be smart.
Extensions or not, you’re just as fabulous. I can only hope you gained some helpful tips to help you rock on, whatever your style.
