They are synthetic extensions made of a polyester material. They are made to look like a natural perfect eyelash; thicker at the base thinner at the tip with a slight curl. They come in many different colors; the most popular is solid Black. These lashes are thicker than the natural hair to give the illusion of a much thicker lash line, and they come in different lengths so that we can re-design an eye-shape. These individual synthetic hairs are glued one by one with a medical grade bonding glue to your own natural lashes. When done right, you will see no clumps and have no tangles in your lashes.
There has been a lot of misrepresentation regarding this question. The truth is that a natural eyelash has only a 2 – 3 month lifecycle. In order to apply a synthetic eyelash to a natural hair, the natural hair has to be half the length of the synthetic hair we are applying – which means this hair could be a couple weeks or more into the natural lifecycle. With this being said, we apply a full set starting at 45+ lashes per eye, we include the first refill for free in two weeks. This allows us to see how fast your eyelashes grow as everyone’s growth cycle will be different. After this refill, you will have the option to keep up your lashes with continuous refills for as long as you wish or let the lash set you received grow out until the last lash has fallen out.
Our clients come in for their refills anywhere from 1 – 3 weeks, with 2 weeks being the average. Refills include up to 20 lashes per eye and are only $1 a lash for more. Generally speaking, if you want to keep your lashes full all the time – we recommend scheduling your refills every 2 – 3 weeks. We offer a variety of refill options & packages to suit everyone’s needs and pocket books. You can discuss these packages with your technician.
These extensions are a synthetic hair, which means they are completely sanitary and hygienic to apply to the human hair. Be careful when you hear of someone applying a human hair lash or animal hair lash (i.e. mink) to your own lashes – these lashes are hard to sanitize completely and can cause major allergic reactions. We use a medical grade bonding glue – similar to the Dermabond glue used in surgical procedures. It has no fumes and because it only touches the eyelash hair – it will not cause an allergic reaction.
The application process is very relaxing and has been compared to receiving a spa service. You will lie back on a cushy reclined table and have your eyes closed the entire time. The service generally takes between 60 to 120 minutes to apply a full set and refills can be done in as little as 30 to 60 minutes. The procedure is so relaxing and comfortable that many clients fall asleep.
The semi-permanent eyelash extensions are wonderful because they will replace the need for mascara and provide a completely low-maintenance makeup routine. The main points to follow are that you cannot get the lashes wet for 24 hours after they are applied. You cannot use any oil based makeup removers or products on the lashes or around the eyes. And should you decide to use mascara, only water-based mascara can be used on these eyelashes. The best care for these lashes is to just leave them alone, which is why they are so great – you will revel in the time it saves you in the morning when you pop out of bed looking bright eyed as though your mascara and eye makeup is already done.
By now you have heard of many different places offering this service. Like many other things, you know there are high quality and low quality products and services. We are proud to be using the best quality products on the market. We also provide the best technique on the market – it shows in the longevity, and the visual outcome of your lashes. Your first full set is the big investment in your time and money, after that it is just a refill price to keep up your lashes. Our technique consists of us separating your natural lashes down to one hair at a time and gluing a synthetic hair to a natural individual hair. The first full set can take anywhere from 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of lashes you want. After that, your refills generally take between 30 minutes to an hour each time. We receive many clients who come to get their lashes fixed after they’ve tried someone else, and we’re dedicated to making sure you are happy with the set of lashes you receive from us.
