I just came across this article on a blog that made me very sad! It was about an eyelash technician in San Diego who had a client come to her that had gotten a horrible lash job from someone else. She explained the very uncomfortable experience the girl went through:

“I could see that her skin on the lid of one eye was slightly irritated because the lash tech had accidently dropped some glue there. My client also noted that during the eyelash extension application her eyes were irritated with a burning sensation and watery due to the fumes of the glue the technician was using and that the eyelash application process lasted 4 hours!

It took me about 1 hour to remove the globs of glue that were attached to her eyelashes, mostly at the root. It was a relief for her to have them removed.. her eyes already started feeling better. One side ended up being slightly sparser then the other since she lost a few lashes but she was brave enough to try a second attempt and the outcome was much different. She couldn’t believe the difference and was very happy.” (to read the whole article click here)

And here is the picture she posted of the client’s eyelashes (before she fixed them for her):

I am so glad this client let this technician apply a new pair for her. But, as I said, I am sad that this client had to go through so much discomfort, and probably ended up paying much more money in the end! There are a lot of people who will choose to go to an inexperienced or under qualified lash technician because they might have a better price, only to end up paying much more in the end because they end up with a horrible lash job and have to get them fixed…not to mention the discomfort and many times pain they have to go through!

Please do not go to an inexperienced or under qualified lash technician because you think it will save you money! When getting eyelash extensions, do not think that price is the only factor to consider…it should actually be one of the last things to consider. When getting eyelash extensions, it is so important to go to a lash technician who is experienced and has the appropriate qualifications, as well as someone who uses high quality products (remember these extensions, glue, and tools are SO close to your eyes…make an educated decision).

Mascara: about $20 (PLEASE tell me you’re at least buying the good stuff!)
Eyelash extensions: about $200 (including application)

So…why spend so much more on the extensions??

Well, according to this article here are some of the benefits of eyelash extensions over the black gooey stuff:

“- Achieve longer, fuller lashes

- Less risk of eye irritatation

- Won’t run when wet

- No need to reapply every few hours

- Get the precice length you want

- More intense than other products, a seemingly theatrical and sensational appearance”

Has anyone out there seen P.S. I Love You?? So you mean that I could have walked out of that movie NOT looking like Rocky after he got the crap beat out of him by Mr. T? Sweet, I’m in.

Now that you have your new long, full and sexy lashes what next? Applying your fake eyelashes can be a bit tricky, and the last thing you want is for them to be obvious (kind of like the whole makeup idea…you want to look like that bronzey glow is natural and that you were born with eyes that big). Don’t let yourself get intimidated! Once you know just a few simple techniques you’ll be batting your (fake) eyelashes at that special someone in no time and getting all the attention you deserve. Watch this video, it’ll give you all the help you need.