Some people invest in fur coats, fur couch throws, or fur boots. But my most extravagant fur splurge came from a trip to the Pierre Michel Salon in New York City, when I got my very own set of mink eyelash extensions. And yes, when I say mink, I am talking about eyelashes made of real fur. And yes, it completely changed my life?or, at least, my eyes.
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My eyelashes are relatively dark and lengthy to begin with, so I wondered if the falsies would make a noticeable difference, but I still wanted to get in on the mink obsession. Not going to lie though?I was a little freaked out to think that I?d have some poor animal?s hair superglued to my eyelashes, but the promise of having longer, thicker lashes for up to three months pretty quickly wiped away any of my initial weird feelings. That, and the warmth of Monika Crouch, the salon?s resident eyelash expert, who instantly assuaged any of my doubts as she led me to a cozy alcove in the salon. Photo: ImaxTree
After removing all of my eye makeup, Crouch adhered pads to my lower lashes to keep them from getting stuck while she glued on the top lashes, explaining that the reason mink lashes are currently getting so much buzz is because they actually look like real lashes, but infinitely better. Unlike their shiny, polyester counterparts, mink lashes are insanely soft, curly, and lightweight, meaning you can layer them up to get maximum volume and still walk away with a hig...