Making a good first impression is always a top priority, especially on a first date or occasion when you are meeting someone you have interest in. Even if you don’t have interest in a particular person, you may just want to look better and bring more attention to your eyes. Eyelash extensions are a great way to draw the attention of others and cause them to gaze at your eyes. The semi permanent and permanent eyelash extension market has really taken off in the last several years, so the knowledge and technology is available to obtain great results. Eyelash extensions are more common today than any other time, so get on board with other women and accentuate those eyes and lashes.
The procedure to apply extensions has the potential to get pricey and when you are going to spend any amount of money, you want to know exactly what you are getting. It’s great to ask questions and to inquire about the subject, but there are tons of answers out there on the internet that may not pertain to you. It could take some time to get the answers you need. Hopefully the information provided here will enlighten you on the subject and help you obtain answers quickly.
The question of how long eyelash extensions last is a good one to ask but a hard one to answer. There is just no clear answer on this topic because there are so many ways to apply extensions. Since you can have extensions applied by professionals and also in the comfort of your own home, by yourself, the quality ranges on a huge scale. And if the quality ranges, then the time that the extensions will stay attached will also range on a large scale.
A few factors might be able to help you determine just how long the extensions will stay attached:
- The extension: the kind of extensions you purchase and either apply or have applied, make a big difference. There are several factors that go into the makeup of an extension. The materials, weight, texture, and shape all affect how long the extension will stay attached. I know, that seems strange that all of those affect the duration of keeping them on, but that’s how it works. Human hair is one of the materials extensions are made from. Human hair is the highest quality extensions on the market, thus having the greatest potential to stay attached. If you purchase synthetic extensions, or more commonly known as plastic extensions, don’t expect them to stay attached as long because they are usually cheaper. Also, the weight of the extensions plays a big part in how long they stay on. If the extensions weigh too much, they will slowly pull at your natural lashes and eventually break off, damaging your natural lash as well.
- The applicant: the person applying your lashes has a large effect on whether your extensions will stay for a short period of time or not. If you are the applicant and not a professional in cosmetology, your extensions won’t last as long as they would being applied by a professional. Nothing against you personally, that’s just how it goes. Even some professional cosmeticians aren’t great at applying extensions because that may not be their field of expertise. So don’t go to just any cosmetician, find one that specializes in applying extensions. They will be able to apply extensions that should last for a couple weeks to a few months.
- Eyelash cycle: if you didn’t know before reading this article, your eyelashes go through a cycle of growth, maturity, and then falling from your eyelid. Since eyelash extensions are glued to your natural lashes, that means your extensions will fall out as your natural lashes fall. Some people have longer cycles than others, so there is no true way of knowing just how long you have before your extensions fall. Because of this natural growth and falling, it is recommended that you have touch-up sessions every few weeks to add extensions to the new lashes. If you don’t touch your lashes up, you will have an uneven amount of extensions and natural lashes, and that looks rather tacky.
- Your life: no, I am not going to attack you personally, but a lot of what you do on a daily basis will affect how long your extensions last. The more stressful you are in your daily routine, the more your lashes will fall. The best thing to do is to avoid situations that are particularly stressful. Now that is easier said than done, but if you want your extensions to last, and the good money you have spent for your eyelashes, you will do your best to be more calm. Also, the way you eat and how frequently you exercise will determine the time your lashes will last. If you are not eating very healthy at all, don’t expect your lashes to last too long. It may seem strange that all of this is related but it is. Your body is all interconnected, so the better you treat it, the better results you will obtain.
No real conclusion:
I’m sorry to state that there is no real conclusion on how long your extensions will stay attached, there are just too many factors. However, I will give you some good reminders from the text above on how you can make sure your extensions last. First, if you want your extensions to stay for a while, have them done professionally. Avoid stressful situations and your lashes should last. The more money you spend, the better results you tend to get…usually. And lastly, be healthy in the way you eat and move around.
