Eyelash Extensions 101

Jun 08, 2010 | Comments 0  |  Lifestyle



Apart from fake eyelashes, eyelash extensions procedure bears resemblance to hair extensions except for being more delicate and on a smaller-scale. Eyelash extensions is an enthralling procedure that gives you thick, long yet innate-looking lashes via expert application of single artificial eyelash on to the innate lash with special formulation adhesive agent.

Lash extensions must not be mistaken to be strip lash types or 3-pronged clump lashes. These are single, artificial hairs which appear similar to one’s innate lash hair and take around 2 hours for foremost application of a complete set.

Durability

Eyelash extensionsLash extensions easily last for four to eight weeks based on how ably one maintains them and also on the innate lash growth phase. For maintaining fuller and attractive eyelash extensions, basic re-touch or fill appointment would be required in two to three weekly intervals due to their continual growth cycle of replacement. When an eyelash reaches the conclusion of its growth phase it sheds off due to which re-touching is necessary for maintaining full look of the lash set. These re-touch sessions last close to an hour or lesser and have negligible associated cost.

Caveat Signs to be Vigilant About

In case one has eyelash extensions applications done from non-professionals there is a risk of lash extensions dislodging out in clusters of 2 or more which could cause balding spots on the lashes line where every cluster of eyelashes eventually is shed which could be detrimental.

Women also need to be wary about technicians always employing single extension to be placed on every innate lash rather than a clump extension of duo or more. Natural shedding must be a single one at an instant rather than clusters. Due to the weight of duo or more synthetic lashes on an innate lash, there is greater stress caused that leads to irreparable damage to them. Proper drying of every lash post-application is crucial or the wet glue could stick to the innate lashes around it resulting in clusters of duo or more lashes which would come out and leave balding spot on that lash line.

Eyelash extensions are not harmful to innate lashes when safe and correct application is done preferably by a professional with training on their appropriate safe use.

Eyelash Extensions- Post Application Maintenance Instructions

  • Avoid excessively rubbing eyes when cleaning eyelashes.
  • Do not employ any oil-based cleanser, lotion or cosmetic remover products on them. Solely gel-based cleanser or oil-free eye make-up removers are to be used for removing make-up and cleansing eyelashes.
  • Tepid water with advised gel-based cleansers are ideal for lash cleansing since these provide nourishment alongside cleansing while not harming the newly placed lash extensions.
  • Gently patting dry in case needed and no cotton or q tips must be employed on the lashes since traces of them could get lodged in the lashes.
  • Avoid wetting them for two days post application. Occasionally, brief trips to the steam-saunas are alright yet everyday or protracted exposure to these could cause loosening of the adhesive agent that would need re-touching for correcting any tilt or fall off.
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