With any popular fashion statement and look the benefits always outweigh the negative aspects, that’s just how it works. Eyelash extensions are elaborate and flashy, no doubt about it, but they do come at a cost. The price, possible damage to natural lashes, irritation, and the upkeep are all reasons to stay away from eyelash extensions. It’s more work than you would think to have eyelash extensions and keep them looking good everyday.
Let’s explore some reasons why you should not have eyelash extensions:
- The Price—well the price varies by a considerable amount across the board. If you purchase cheaper kits to apply eyelash extensions yourself, you will find yourself replacing the extensions quicker, spending more and more money. If you do go to a professional cosmetician, you can expect to pay $50 or more for them to apply eyelash extensions. The better quality materials you get, like real human hair extensions, the pricier it gets. Also, if you choose to waterproof your extensions, you will be paying an extra fee for the waterproofing. Removal can be done in your home without going to a cosmetician at a very low price, but if you do choose to use a professional you will pay a removal fee. As you can see, the fees and prices add up quicker than you think. You may ask yourself, are the extensions worth the money?
- The Procedure—the entire process can be rather daunting, especially if you do the application yourself. The best advice for doing it yourself is to be extremely patient. Applying eyelash extensions one lash at a time is a tough job, so get prepared now for a long day in the bathroom, or wherever you set up to do the application. Even if you do go to a cosmetician, you will probably be there for two hours. It’s a long process, so get prepared and be as patient as you can.
- The Irritation—where to begin on this one? Extensions make your lashes look beautiful and fierce, but you can no longer apply mascara. Go ahead and tuck your mascara away for the duration of your extensions. Mascara will make your extensions clump together, causing them to look untidy and unattractive. I know it’s sad but that’s what happens, so avoid using mascara at all costs. Extensions are much longer than your natural lashes, obviously, so expect some irritation around the eyes. Out of reflexive response you will want to pull at or dab your lashes, but don’t do that either. When you mess with your extensions, you will pull them off and damage your natural lashes in the process. Avoid touching your eyelashes at all times and if you have to touch them, use cotton pads and gently dab them.
- Waterproof or not—application glues may say that they are waterproof, and they may be to some extent, but it doesn’t mean that they can be submersed in water on a continual basis. Too much exposure to water will begin to ruin your extensions and cause the glue to wash away, making your extensions fall out. When you shower with extensions on, you should be careful not to wet your eyes as much as possible. This is hard to do, especially if you simply forget every time you step into the shower. Put reminders on your mirror or in your bathroom that tell you to watch out for your extensions. Waterproofing solution is available for eyelash extensions. A cosmetician can apply some of this solution to your eyelashes to help prevent water damage. You can also purchase this solution on your own and apply it yourself. The solution does not make your extensions completely waterproof but it does help. Try to avoid swimming and hot saunas that create steam, both will hinder the look of your lashes.
- The Removal—extensions get put on and then, sometime in the future, they have to be removed, if they haven’t fallen off yet. The removal process can be irritating as well because you can accidentally pull some of your natural lashes out. When you go to remove your extensions, do not pull at your lashes. Apply the eyelash remover to the extensions, allow a few seconds for the remover to affect the glue, and then dab at your extensions to make them fall out.
As you can see there are several negatives to eyelash extensions. Read these carefully and weigh the options yourself. Don’t let others influence your decision, but be informed on what you are getting yourself into. There is a price to pay for beauty, so be prepared to shell out some money. Do more research on your own before you make a decision on whether you really want extensions or not.
