What is an Eyelash Extension?
Eyelash extensions are done by using either natural hair or synthetic fibres, which are attached to each eyelash at the base with surgical glue. Each lash is attached one by one, which is a very time-consuming process.
If you are extremely careful about how you take care of the area around the eye once the lashes have been applied, and have regular touch-ups, they can actually last for quite a while. If you choose to not follow the instructions given to you, you will most likely end up with a huge mess and they will not last as long as they should.
Going to regular appointments after the lashes have been applied is required for proper maintenance. How often you will need to have them filled depends on how fast your own lashes grow and how well you look after your extensions. Looking after them is not as easy as you think, it takes time and patience.
What You Must Do Before You Book an Appointment
If you have decided that you want to give it a go, it is important that you follow a couple of guidelines to make sure that your experience is the best it can be.
Research the person who will be doing your Eyelash extensions. It is important to make sure that the person you want to do your lashes is certified to do so. Do not be scared to ask for their credentials, as the best ones will be more than willing to provide you with them. They will be very proud to show you their previous work.
Choosing your preferred look is just as important as if you had to choose your hairstyle, so look through the catalogue before rushing into anything. There is a very fine line between looking totally fabulous and looking like a train wreck.
You need to understand that there are risks, even if they are very rare. The most common problem that people complain about is having an allergic reaction to the glue, getting an eye infection from dirty tools, or having a follicle getting infected from the glue, or two lashes being stuck together.
You need to understand that the entire process will take between 90 and 180 minutes, where somewhere between 60 and 120 lashes will be applied individually. Your lower lashes will be taped down onto your skin and hydrating pads will be placed over them. This needs to be done in order to prevent the glue from getting onto your lower eye.