Everything you need to know about Lash Extensions
When someone is getting eyelash extensions for the first time there are usually a lot of questions on what type to get. Today I will break down the three types of eyelash extensions as well as ways to care for them. (I won’t be going over prices, everyone does pricing differently, but if interested mine can be found here.)
The first thing to keep in mind is it’s a commitment. I call them my high maintenance, low maintenance look. Day to day there really isn’t much I need to do (which is why I love them!) you do need to remember to wash them nightly but I just add it into my nightly skincare routine and it’s pretty easy. Washing your lashes helps keep them free of dust and particles that can build up on your lashes during the day. Your lashes are designed to keep things out of your eyes, so they can get a buildup on them that begins to weigh them down. Cleaning them helps prevent this.
Ok, now let’s get to the three main styles of lash extensions:
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Classics: One extension is attached to one natural lash. This gives you the most natural form of lash extensions. Designed to give length to your natural lashes and the look of mascara. If you have never had extensions before and aren’t sure where to start this is always what I recommend first. It’s the most natural and you can always upgrade later.
Volume: Handmade fans of 2-5 lash extensions are placed on one natural lash. This style is for fullness over length. If you are someone who adds coats and coats of mascara onto your lashes trying to make them fuller, this might be more your style. It is the most glamorous and noticeable form of extensions. If you wear makeup or false lashes daily, you are going to want more of a volume look.
Hybrid: A 50/50 mix of both classic and volume lashes is used for this style. This is great for someone who likes a little more texture to their lashes. For some people, volume is too much, but classics are just not enough. Hybrid is the perfect mix of both. This is personally my favorite type of lashes. It’s a little more than the classics but still natural enough for me to wear no other makeup.
A few other things to keep in mind, full sets take anywhere from 2-31/2 hours. Your lash tech is getting every single lash, it takes a while cause unless you look really closely you may not know how many you have (usually much more than you think). You will also need to come in about every 2 weeks for fills. This keeps your lashes looking full all the time, but also helps your lash tech remove any outgrown lash extensions. As your lashes grow the extensions grow with the lash. If the lash grows too much the extension can weigh it down and cause your lashes to fall out too soon. This can cause damage to your natural lashes and we don’t want that. Good lash techs will always consider the health of your natural lashes when adding extensions. This includes removing outgrowth. Fills can take anywhere from 1-2 hours and time depends mostly on the style of extensions you choose. Because volume and hybrid require fans to be made, they take more time than classics.
A bonus alternative option:
Lash lift: Maybe lash extensions don’t sound like they would be a good fit for you. Lash lifts are an alternative option for someone wanting less morning maintenance, but maybe not the commitment of lash fills. A lash lift is essentially a perm for your lashes. It is a chemical process that helps reshape your natural lashes to give them more of a curl. After 24hrs. You can wear mascara and makeup like normal, your lashes will just have more of a curl and uniform shape. Depending on your hair type this service lasts 6-8 weeks. It’s a great 1st step for someone wanting a very natural and easy look.
I love eyelash extensions! They make my mornings so easy I rarely need to put makeup on now! I hope this helps give you an overview of things to consider. Again I love my lashes! But they are not for everyone. My hope is that this article helps you determine if they are for you, and also what style you think will suit you best. For my pricing and booking, you can head over to the service page on my website here.
Thanks for reading!
Xo,
Annie