In
this fast-paced world, most of us don’t have a lot of time and patience
to curl our lashes and put on mascara daily. Not many have the
dexterity to apply false lashes either. We barely have enough time just
to do the basics. That’s why eyelash extensions have been gaining
popularity. It really cuts time for our daily beauty routine and what a
great feeling to wake up every morning with lusciously long, thick and
full lashes that enhance our facial profile with minimal or no effort.
You can literally say, “I woke up like this!”
I
recently had the opportunity to sit down with Marley, a certified lash
specialist from The Lash Lounge in Rochester, to learn all about lash
extensions and everything you need to know before you go.
1. What is an eyelash extension?
It
is a procedure done at the salon by a certified trained lash
specialist. The lashes are individually applied to the natural lash 0.5
to 1 mm from the base of the lash line using a mink or silk extension.
It is not applied to the skin. They can be customized to suit your face,
your desired length and fullness of your lashes.
2. What should you expect on your first visit?
Arrive at your appointment without any eye makeup on and don’t curl your lashes.
At
The Lash Lounge, they have a four-part training system that all of
their services follow. First, they do a thorough consultation using a
proprietary face mapping technique. Your lash specialist uses a unique
custom design code that is tailored to each client’s eye profile. By
doing this, they are able to determine appropriate lengths, curl and
thickness based on desired results and expectations.
For
the application, you will lie on your back with your eyes closed. For
initial application, it takes an average of two hours. (This is the best
time to take a nap.) For fill-ins, it takes about one hour. It really
depends on your technician, but that’s the average time of the
procedure.
3. How long do eyelash extensions last and how do you take care of them?
We naturally shed 10 percent of our lashes every
week, which is why refills are necessary every 2-4 weeks. To help keep
them as long-lasting as possible, keep your lashes as dry as possible
for the first 8 hours after application (Avoid steamy hot showers, the
sauna or a really sad movie!). Try not to touch them, and make sure to
use oil-free products for the face, especially oil-free eye makeup
remover. You can still use mascara, just make sure to use a water-based
mascara safe for eyelash extension.
Lash Lounge offers several products that help maintain the longevity of eyelash extensions.
Additionally, they offer two types of oil-free makeup remover, two
types of life-coating sealer and two types of mascara. The mascara is an
ultimate volume mascara that contains fibers that build thickness and
also a lengthening mascara that contains keratin to help with the growth
of natural lashes. They also have lash and brow enhancing serum,
oil-free eyeliner, long-wearing liquid eyeliner, along with many other
products.
4. Where can you get eyelash extensions?
Lash
extensions should ONLY be done by a certified trained lash specialist.
So visit a reputable salon that specializes in lash extensions.
The
Lash Lounge provides a comfortable environment to ensure a peaceful,
pain-free, relaxing experience while receiving their services. They
offer mink and silk lashes, classic and VIP lashes (aka volume lashes),
three different curls, 10 lengths, five thicknesses, six colors besides
black and three types of adhesive, depending on each client’s needs and
sensitivity.
5. Are eyelash extensions safe?
Eyelash
extensions are completely harmless when done properly. You have to make
sure that your technician is certified and trained. At The Lash Lounge,
technicians go through a very intense certification process to ensure
quality and safety. It is also important to have them removed by a
certified and trained lash specialist. Do not try taking them off
yourself, or you could risk damaging your own lashes.
My Personal Eyelash Extension Experience
I
went to the salon with no eye makeup on and very light foundation.
Marley, my eyelash specialist, greeted me with her beautiful smile and
asked me what kind of lashes I wanted. I chose the classic because this
was my first time, and I didn’t want to do anything too shocking. The
first thing she did was face mapping, where she measured and determined
the appropriate length, thickness and curl of my desired lashes. After
that, I laid down on my back on their spa bed, which is super comfy.
They have headphones to listen to music so you can just relax during the
whole process. A lot of people usually fall asleep during this
procedure. Marley then gently isolated my lashes and applied lash
extensions, one by one, on my lashes using a safe and non-irritating
adhesive.
BEFORE
Before lash extensions.
AFTER
After lash extensions.
For
your first full set, it will take two hours or more. It depends on how
many lashes you want. My procedure took two hours. It was totally
painless, and I didn’t feel anything at all. I didn’t feel the lashes
touching my skin nor the tools used.
After the application process, I instantly felt my lashes had
volume, but they weren’t heavy. Some may experience a little discomfort
because there is something new attached to your body, but trust me,
fake eyelashes are way heavier than lash extensions. The material they
use for lash extensions is mink or silk, which is lighter than synthetic
fake eyelashes you buy from the store. In a couple hours, you will get
used to it — I did.
Marley
also gave me my new best friend — a brush for my new lashes. It looks
like a mascara wand except there is no tint. You brush your lashes every
day so they look pretty and stay curled. You can use a mascara, but you
don’t really need to. For me, the volume, thickness and curl are just
perfect. Also, it cuts my makeup application time. But the best part is
the lashes boost my confidence — they make me look and feel beautiful.
SAVE THE DATE
I will be attending the Lash Lounge Rochester Grand Opening Party on
June 28th at 4 pm, and I would love to see you there! And if you are
interested in trying eyelash extensions for yourself, click here to take advantage of their Pre-Grand opening special rate, available to the first 100 to respond!
The
Lash Lounge is a full-service eyelash extension salon that offers safe
and customized eyelash extensions and various other beauty services. One
of the first of its kind, The Lash Lounge has locations all over the
U.S., including multiple Michigan locations in Rochester Hills, West
Bloomfield and Ann Arbor. For more information visit vanminhld.com
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