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Lashes
What are lash extensions?
Lash extensions are a trendy new way to extend the length and thickness of your lashes. They are applied individually to your natural lashes on a hair-by-hair basis, using a bonding agent. Choose from individual, mini-flare or untra-flare lashes to create different looks: Naturél, Glamour or Dolly.
Naturél: Individual lashes are used to lengthen your lashes and give you an amazingly natural look.
Glamour: A combination of mini-flares and ultra-flares are used to create super-luscious, curly lashes.
Dolly: Long untra-flares are used to give lashes a dramatic, voluminous look.
Remember that the extensions should enhance your features and brighten up your eyes! Think about what type of look you are going for, and consult your therapist on what suits your face and eyes best.
How long do they last?
Lash extensions will last for the entire length of your natural lash growth cycle. Lash extensions are applied on your natural lash, and as your natural lashes fall, touch-ups are recommended to replace and maintain existing lashes.
Our natural lashes fall off every 60-100 days but since our lashes grow at different life cycles, they do not fall off at the same time. When they are short we do not notice when they fall off; however with your new extensions, it may be more obvious due to the difference in length. Therefore, we recommend that touch-ups be performed every 2-3 weeks to keep those lashes looking good! As the weeks pass, you would have new lashes growing and touch-ups can be performed on these new lashes.
Note that when cluster lashes fall off with your natural lash, the missing lashes may be more obvious, and more frequent touch-up sessions may be necessary.
How do I care for my lash extensions?
Using a lash comb, gently comb your lashes in an upward motion much like when applying mascara. Avoid rubbing and pulling your lashes.
When washing your face, do take care to wash around the eye area and avoid rubbing your eyes. Avoid oil-based cleansers, lotion or make-up remover. Gel cleanser is recommended. Use makeup remover on a cotton swab to gently remove makeup around the eye area. For hard to reach areas, use a Q-tip to carefully clean around the eye.
Do not apply mascara on lash extensions – the ingredients in mascara may cause the bonding agent to deteriote. Traditional eyelash curlers are also not recommended – you shouldn’t even need them now that you have beautiful curly lashes!
Any other things to take note of when getting lash extensions?
If you are getting extensions for the first time, the entire session may last from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, depending on the type of lash extensions you requested for. If you need your old extensions removed, some time also needs to be allocated for that.
If possible, come to your session without any eye make-up and mascara. If you are a contact lens wearer, you may may wish to come to your appointment with glasses. This will help to shorten the time required to prep you up before you get beautiful lashes!
What is lash perming?
Lash perming is a safe and long-lasting alternative to daily eyelash curling, giving your lashes a naturally beautiful curl. This treatment uses a wave lotion to curl lashes that will last up to 8 weeks.
This treatment offers an effective semi-permanent alternative to the daily use of mascara and eyelash curlers. Permed lashes remain curled even when wet.
What is lash tinting?
Like with dyeing our hair, lash tinting allows us to colour our lashes. Lighten them to suit your hair colour, or darken them for more definition.
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