When one is too clumsy to apply falsies, and there isn’t enough mascara in the world to lift and elongate, what’s left to do for struggling eyelashes" As of late, the go-to answer is lash extensions. Think of them as a face-lift and makeup application in one, where those wispy little hairs go from wimpy to camera-ready… and stay that way for more than a few days with little effort on your part.
The application process is pretty straightforward, but as with any intrusive beauty treatment, there are certain precautions that should be taken. Ahead, everything you need to know before taking the extension plunge; the pros and cons and how to properly remove them.
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What Are Lash Extensions" Think of lash extensions as hair extensions, but for your eyes. According to SugarlashPRO founder and CEO Courtney Buhler, they’re best described as individual synthetic hairs that are bonded to the natural lash. And like the synthetic hair you’d put on your head, they come in a ton of different thicknesses, curls and lengths.
“Lash artists will work with individual eye shape and bone structure to give the most pleasingly shaped lash set. A classic set is the most requested service, and is the art of applying one eyelash extension per one natural eyelash,” says Buhler. “This styling creates a longer lash look for a more open wide-eyed effect. Volume is quickly becoming popular an...