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our lashes, minimizing the need to apply makeup/mascara. Old-fashioned false eyelashes have met their match. “Lash extensions shouldn’t look fake.”

So who can wear them? As long as your own lashes are at least three millimetres long, you can get extensions. Cost and materials: Some salons charge from a range of up to £60 for a “natural" set of 25 to 35 lashes per eye, to £150 for a "Glam/full" set of 60 to 80 lashes per eye. You can get authentic mink that is harvested by brushing the animal; this looks and feels the most natural, but it is also the most expensive and doesn’t last as long as synthetic. “Polish” lashes, named for their black shine, are the least natural looking. Lengths: You can double the length of your lashes. But any longer and the extensions and your natural lashes may fall out faster. Lashes come in widths of 0.10 to 0.30 I recommend to not go over 0.20 as they can be heavy and damage your natural lashes. Process: You should be lying down, with pads placed over your lower lashes, eyes closed. Using fine tweezers, the technician dips a fake eyelash in adhesive and then applies it to a natural lash, one millimetre above the root of your lash. A full set for both eyes’ upper lashes takes about two hours. For best results, lashes should be applied individually. If the esthetician does it in an hour, or makes you sit up, she’s cutting corners by “stacking,” a technique that glues on three or more lashes at once

Safety: Some people might be allergic to the glue, which can cause redness and swelling. And if not applied properly, there’s a risk your eyelids could get stuck together. Lash extensions pose no known health risks if they are applied correctly. Results: You should be able to comb through your lashes with a clean mascara wand. And you shouldn’t be able to feel them. “I’ve seen them at the skin of the eyelid, digging in. If that happens, have the extensions removed. Upkeep: Extensions can last a month; they simply fall out when your natural lashes do. Oils from makeup will shorten the life of the glue bond, as will rubbing, which might pull off your natural lashes, too. You don’t need to curl them or even wear mascara, but if you want mascara, apply a water-based one to the tips only (don’t use waterproof). “Use water- or gel-based cleansers and a sponge-tip applicator or lint-free cloth to remove makeup around the eye,” You can also use a baby wash to keep your lashes clean as well. Keep lashes dry after application—no sweat-inducing exercise for the first 24 hours, and avoid swimming, and saunas, for the first 48. Infills: These will normally need to be done between 3-4 weeks depending on how well you look after your lashes, I have had clients that only need half the lashes filled in after 4 weeks which shows great maintenance. Infills are usually charged from £40-£60 in salons, if more than 80% of your lashes have come out you may have to pay for a full set again. I do not charge for consultations though.