Transform your look effortlessly with eyelash extensions—the secret to achieving long, curly, and naturally beautiful lashes without the fuss of mascara or fake eyelashes. Imagine waking up every day with perfectly framed eyes, effortlessly enhancing your natural beauty.
But, before you dive into the world of eyelash extensions, it’s important to be mindful. Take a moment to consider seven key things before getting your eyelashes done. This way, you can ensure your beauty journey is not only enjoyable but also well-informed.
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Eyelash extensions are different from applying false eyelashes
Applying false eyelashes is the process of applying glue to the false eyelashes, then using tweezers to pick up the false eyelashes to stick them to the edge of the real eyelashes. Applying false eyelashes is quite simple, so you can do it right at home or go to a makeup salon.
Eyelash extensions are different from applying false eyelashes
On the contrary, eyelash extensions are a longer process than applying false eyelashes and require meticulousness during the eyelash extension process. False eyelashes are hand-attached to each strand of real eyelashes with glue.
Therefore, you should go to eyelash salons so that the technicians can help you have beautiful, well-groomed, and meticulous eyelashes. The durability of eyelash extensions can be up to 6 to 8 weeks if properly cared for, and they will fall off on their own like real eyelashes.
Choose the appropriate type of eyelash extensions
There will be different types of false eyelashes suitable for your eyes. If you decide to get eyelash extensions, you will have to decide on many things, such as the material, the length, the curl, and so on.
False eyelash material
Firstly, you have to make up your mind about the eyelash material, such as mink, silk, or other artificial fibers. False eyelashes made from mink fur are more expensive but softer and more natural-looking. On the other hand, artificial fibers look natural but are more economical.
False eyelash material
You will then have to choose your eyelash thickness, curvature (the more curved the lashes, the more impressive the look), and length (depending on your preferences).
Choose the appropriate eyelash length and curl
This will be even more difficult for you to choose because each salon will have different types of false eyelashes and extension methods. So it is best to show the eyelash extension specialist a sample of what you want and discuss options and prices together.
Number of eyelashes strands
If you want longer eyelash extensions, you will need more eyelash strands. Super-long eyelashes, when applied to real eyelashes, will look sparse. With short eyelashes blended into real eyelashes, the number of strands may be less.
Choose the appropriate eyelash extensions
In addition, if you like dramatic eyelash extensions, you will need thicker eyelashes. Compared to natural eyelashes, the eyelashes will be connected alternately with moderate thickness to create a natural look.
Extension glue
Human eyes can be irritated by the formaldehyde contained in eyelash extension glue. When making an appointment with a salon, you just need to ask the source of the eyelash glue they are using. Ideally, the glue should contain butyl cyanoacrylate and octyl cyanoacrylate, because when dry, the glue remains flexible, odorless, and generally less harmful to the eyes.
Human eyes can be irritated by the formaldehyde contained in eyelash extension glue
In addition to infection, you are also at risk of conjunctivitis from the specialised adhesive tape used during eyelash extensions.
Take care of your eyelashes after extensions
You will have to lie down for at least an hour after eyelash extensions. Experts will ask you not to sweat, cry, swim, or wash your face for at least 12 hours after applying eyelash extensions to allow time for the glue to dry. If the glue doesn’t dry, it will run into your eyes or evaporate due to body heat. In this case, the eyes will become red or allergic, causing discomfort.
Pay attention to makeup
After eyelash extensions, you will no longer need to wear makeup every day. After eyelash extensions, you will not need to apply mascara because it will cause eyelashes to fall out quickly.
In addition, false eyelashes could be very annoying every time you apply or remove eyeliner. On occasions that require heavy makeup, just simple eyeliner is already difficult. Because your eyelashes are so curved that you can’t see the line, it’s hard to know where you’re applying your eyeliner.
Pay attention to makeup after extensions
And because rubbing your eyes causes real eyelashes to fall out, removing eye makeup could be very troublesome. Avoid removing your makeup with cotton or makeup remover oil. This will affect the false eyelashes, accidentally causing them to fall out or melting the extension glue.
If you need to apply eye makeup and then remove it, use oil-free makeup remover pads and gently wipe the makeup in a downward motion.
Take care of your eyelashes properly
Taking care of your eyelashes every day is not easy at all. Eyelashes can become tangled when wet or after you wake up, which can cause them to tangle or break. So to brush your eyelashes, you can use an old mascara wand to brush gently after waking up, after bathing, or at the end of the day.
Take care of your eyelashes properly
A useful tip is to dilute baby shampoo to wash your eyelashes at night. Be absolutely careful not to pluck or rub your eyelashes.
Eyelash extensions can occasionally cause harm to your eyes
Eyelash extensions can seriously affect your eyes. A common condition is conjunctivitis, an infection caused by many other factors, for example, infected eyelashes, not washing their hands when working, or occasionally rubbing their eyes.
Eyelash extensions can occasionally cause harm to your eyes
To reduce the risk of unwanted infections, make sure your specialist washes his hands before applying your extensions. When applying, they must wear a mask, use a clean pillowcase, disinfect the tweezers, and use a disposable eyelash comb. In addition, you need to note that reactions to eyelash extensions are quite common.
Eyelash extensions can cause real eyelashes to fall out
After getting eyelash extensions, you will feel like your real eyelashes are too short. If the eyelash extension specialist does not overload your real eyelashes with false eyelashes, there will be no problem. However, you may be surprised to see how short your real eyelashes are after removing the false eyelashes.
Eyelash extensions can cause real eyelashes to fall out
No one knows whether frequent eyelash extensions will cause long-term effects. There is not much data showing that extensions affect factors such as the length, growth, or strength of real eyelashes. However, there are signs of real eyelash loss due to having to bear the heavy weight of false eyelashes.
Conclusion
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