Eyelash Extensions - Everything you need to know

Example of eyelash extensions

Eyelash Extensions are a relatively new phenomena, so there are lots of myths and rumours that simply are not true. This site aims to be the most credible website in the industry providing tips, tricks and a whole lot more.

Eyelash extensions are like hair extensions for your lashes. They make your lashes look thicker, fuller and longer which makes your eyes look wider and more dramatic. Banish the time-consuming curling of eyelashes and application of mascara with eyelash extensions. No more clumping, no more smudging, just thick, beautiful lashes.

Eyelash extensions are particularly useful for people who have suffered hair loss through illness or disease, allowing them to restore their lashes to their previous glory. Because of the method used to attach the eyelashes, extensions are suitable for people with sensitive skin and eyes as well. The adhesive does not touch the skin, and medical grade bonding formulas can be used for allergy sufferers as well. Swimmers and sportswomen will reap the benefit of completely waterproof eyelash extensions too.

Eyelash extensions, not fake eyelashes

Eyelash extensions are not strips of fake eyelashes. They are individual extensions made from silk, mink or synthetic material that matches your existing eyelash colour and texture. A salon technician will apply a special bonding agent to each individual extension and attach it to your existing lashes, so the process does take a while longer than attaching false eyelashes.

The extensions look completely natural because the bond created is flexible and strong. Eyelash extensions are available in colours to match your natural hair colour, or in bright colours like blue or green to accentuate your eyes and create a more dramatic effect. They are also available in various lengths and thicknesses. The extensions are weightless, so you don’t feel their presence. Most beauty salons will recommend that a sealant to be applied to strengthen the bond and protect the extension against damage or breaking.

Eyelashes follow a growth cycle of between 3 and 6 weeks, and when your natural eyelash falls out, the extension falls out with it. Touch ups every 3 weeks are recommended to keep your lashes looking natural and full. If you are only having the extensions applied for a special occasion like a wedding, you should have them removed after two or three weeks to prevent them looking patchy.

Most eyelash extension wearers find that they do not need to wear mascara, but if you still want to wear mascara, be sure not to use waterproof mascara. This is because waterproof mascara removers are oil-based. Any oil-based cleanser or make-up remover will weaken the bond, causing the extensions to loosen and fall off. Rubbing your eyes should be avoided for the same reason.

Eyelash extensions are best applied in a salon by a trained technician using sterile equipment. You may be offered a cornea shield to protect your eye – these will also help you to hold still while the technician applies the extensions.

If you are one of the millions of women around the world who rushes out in the morning with her mascara wand in hand, trying vainly to apply it in the traffic on route to work, eyelash extensions may be just what you need.

Looking good is easy with eyelash extensions

Long, full eyelashes make anyone’s eyes look bigger and brighter, and achieving that effect without the fuss of mascara is definitely worth looking into.