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.
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.
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