Applying eyelash extensions can be one of the most rewarding experiences and it can also end up in turmoil, producing many difficulties. Let’s hope the latter does not happen, but that cannot be promised in cosmetics. All the buzz with eyelash extensions has created a much larger demand in the past few years and has grown the market for extensions. There are better products and cosmeticians ready to help.
The choice is yours:
You do have a choice with the application of your eyelash extensions. That is if you decide to have extensions applied. If you do, then you will need to decide who will apply the extensions. Are you going to apply them yourself or are you going to pay for a professional to apply them?
Applying them on your own can be done and can produce wonderful results. It is understandable that applying them yourself is more affordable, so you should not disregard that. Just know that you will need plenty of patience and precision, but it can be done.
However, if you do not feel up to the challenge of applying them yourself, you can pay to have a professional cosmetician apply them. Since the work is done by a professional, it can get pricey. You should know up front that it could be anywhere between £50 and £300 to have a professional put eyelash extensions on. That is quite a bit of money for a cosmetic treatment, but professionals will charge whatever they want.
The application of extensions by yourself or a professional:
Eyelash extensions are applied one at a time to your natural lash. The process usually takes 90 minutes and can last much longer, especially if you apply them yourself. Applying an extension to each individual eyelash is a long process.
An adhesive glue is used on each extension. You, or a professional, are basically glueing an extension to a natural lash. There is not anything too fancy about it but the precision is what creates a great work of art.
Some cosmeticians recommend applying the eyelash extensions starting close to the nose and then moving outward. They believe that the lashes closest to your nose are in more need of extension than the others. This may be a myth but several have recommended doing so. Also, if you start from the nose and move outward, you may decide that you don’t need extensions for every lash.
The main thing to remember to avoid in the application process is to not apply tremendous amounts of glue. If you glob the glue on your lashes you could end up including more than one natural lash with the extension. This could cause trouble when you go to remove the extension and you lose several lashes.
Which route is the best to go:
Honestly there is not a perfect route for everyone. If you need to save money, try applying them yourself because it can be done. If you would rather have a professional do it, then by all means find the best cosmetician in the area and have it done right.
