Eyelash Extensions

3 Reviews

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   similarPorpoise0

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   Got my eyelash extensions for the first time yesterday. (That’s my photo up there.) It took her just under two hours to add my extensions. I went for the most natural lashes as I wasn’t sure how they would feel and look. The process is fairly long, you lay still (but can still talk and stretch out if needed) as she applies individual lashes to your existing lashes using a surgical glue. My bottom lashes were held down with a damp under eye pad, which was nice as I was worried about having my lashes taped down. Upon finishing and re-opening my eyes I definitely felt it stung and it was uncomfortable for a few moments as my eyes watered and cleared out. It disappeared quickly. You do feel a bit a bit groggy after laying so long with your eyes closed, and I couldn’t feel the lashes at all at that point. It was amazing to see the difference and I left a happy customer. Later that night I felt like my eyes were a bit red and watery, which they still are a little bit. I also had to do a big no-no, which is trimming ever-so-slightly one of the lashes, as it was bumping into my glasses and driving me crazy! All my girlfriends went nuts when they saw them and all of them wanted to get them, which is understandable, they really do improve your overall look. I’m now on my second day with them, and I’m a bit annoyed by them, when I use the bathroom I naturally check my face, and they need some adjusting (or maybe I’m just obsessive!) Taking a shower with them is…interesting! At this point as much as I love how they look I’m not sure if I will replace them. They look so good but the way they feel is annoying (at this point). I will update later on how it all goes. I should also add I sleep on my side which presents some issues, and requires you to take care in a lot of activities you might normally not think about your lashes. You are encouraged to leave them alone as much as possible (which I’ve failed miserably at, between arranging them and snipping the too long ones) so we’ll see how long they last!
   2 Days later edit: unfortunately it seems I reacted to the glue, so I had to have them removed. Many of my own lashes came with them, sadly.

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   worriedLocust9

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   There are good and bad points to having these.

   They are fantastic for special occasions or holidays where you would like to look your best but don’t want to wear makeup all the time. They open up your eyes and appear natural but glamorous…like you’ve been blessed with the best possible thick, dark, long lashes…

   They are expensive to have applied and require infills every 2-4 weeks.

   On the downside they can be scratchy and irritating to the delicate eye area, annoying when they twist and stab you in the eye and they do require special care. No oil based makeup removers. They are also a bit annoying when it comes to applying and removing makeup.

   The major downside for me was that when they shed they took a lot of my natural lashes with them and after I had them removed my natural lashes were a LOT shorter and more sparse..and no it wasn’t just the effect of being used to wearing the extensions.

   Despite the fact they look fantastic and were a big confidence boost I think for me the cons outweighed the pros and I doubt I will get them again.

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   morbidCrackers4

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   I have had a few experiences of lash extensions, both myself, mother and friends trying out different brands in London. I won’t say which places were not so good, as that is a bit harsh, but suffice to say we have tried all the best-known lash extension bars/salons in and around central London, on Oxford Street, and in a couple of department stores in central London. And then we found Natalie. She is absolutely amazing! No where else takes such care, and has such a light touch as she does when applying extensions. She puts one on every single lash (takes a good 45-50 minutes, but she has such a gentle hand you fall asleep on her sofa and wake up with beautiful lashes!) No where else have I experienced a lash technician who can complete your extensions without pulling/tugging ONCE on your lashes – with no irritation and none of the glue getting into your eye whatsover – and definitely not putting an extension on every lash.
   She carefully advises you before hand what type of lash will look the best on you for whatever occasion it is, as she has several different colours/different lengths. Mine were for my 21st birthday, so we went for quite long, lush black ones with a full look. However, it was still subtle enough to wear to work the following week. You can see me wearing them in my profile picture and from a distance it just looks like good mascara. Up close and they are so pretty, they open up and fan out my eyes like the high end mascara of your dreams. And it’s so nice not having to put mascara on in the morning! So far, they have lasted for six weeks and I’ve only lost about half a dozen of them (which is your natural lash shedding cycle, nothing more – they’re probably falling out slower than normal in fact, as I’m not applying mascara or rubbing them.) They still look beautiful and I get comments on them everywhere I go. I haven’t had to have any infills, which is rare for lash extensions. I can’t recommend this girl more, she is the most skilled lash technician in London in my opinion. I won’t write her website here as that may count as advertising, but you can tap Natalie eyelash extensions into google, if you live in the UK, and find her site straight away 🙂 if you want excellent extensions, this is where to go.