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.

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Your new lashes are long, thick and beautiful! Once applied, they last up to 2 months. Best of all, they are easy to maintain. To maintain this look and extend the life of your lashes, follow these easy care instructions:

• Do not wash eyes or shower for 24 hours after lash application. Do not swim or spa for 48 hours after lash application to allow adequate time for bonding.
• Be gentle with your lashes.
• Avoid rubbing your eyes.
• Avoid oil-based and waterproof mascara. Water based mascara and water based mascara remover may be used. Use mascara sparingly and gently remove mascara with water-based eye makeup remover. Apply mascara on the tips only.
• We recommend getting a touch up every two to four weeks.

Longer lashes: extensions enhance, add sass and definition

By Sharon Haddock
Deseret Morning News
CEDAR HILLS — Ann Nixon said she wasn’t afraid to lie on a couch with Amelia Meneses wielding a long pair of tweezers above her eyes, gluing synthetic hairs to her original eyelashes.
Stuart Johnson, Deseret Morning NewsAmelia Meneses, at her shop in Cedar Hills, attaches eyelash extensions on Ann Nixon’s eyes, above and below. She just wanted to look good at the end of the three-hour session.
“I don’t need it to look fake,” Nixon said. “I want it to look natural.” Read more

Extend Your Lashes Press Release 1/15/2007 Click Here for PDF file

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Daily Herald
1129 Faking it

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MARCIE JESSEE
These days looking like a supermodel — complete with long tresses, thick eyelashes and perfectly manicured nails — can be as easy as a trip to the salon. But what lengths are you willing to go to fake it? Whether your beauty weakness is your $600 hair extensions or a bi-monthly trip to the manicurist, check out these three ways to enhance what Mother Nature gave you:

Eyelashes

Some of us just weren’t blessed with luscious lashes and find ourselves pumping the mascara wand for some caked-on thickness. Of course, you can head to the drugstore for some sticky strips of fake lashes that last a day and cost less than $5. However, Linda Bledsoe, part owner of Extend Your Lashes, a Provo and Cedar Hills eyelash extension studio, said eyelash extensions can be a more natural-looking solution. Read more

Have you ever dreamed of having drop dead gorgeous longer & thicker eyelashes?

Have you searched endlessly for good mascara and failed miserably?

Have you battled tirelessly with hard to apply or fake looking strip eyelashes?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then ‘eyelash extensions’ may be for you.

Eyelash extensions are a popular alternative to fake eyelashes and are welcomed by women who want to achieve round-the-clock, low maintenance glamour. Eyelash extensions are a perfect addition to compliment your bridal makeup, as they will give your eyes that extra ‘oomph’ that you don’t get with mascara. It is also important to understand that fake eyelashes can sometimes look out of place in a classical style setting. Read more

JACKIE WHITE - KNIGHT RIDDER Newspapers

Pauline Shadden works out of a truck, wears jeans on her job and often views her handiwork from the top of a ladder. She is in the roofing business.

But when she bats her eyes, her lashes are aflutter with womanly charm.

She wears eyelash extensions, a rising beauty trend moving across the country.

The procedure in which artificial lashes are glued, one by one, onto real lashes is gathering momentum. Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Naomi Campbell and Jessica Simpson are said to be wearing them. Ditto for Oprah and Britney. Rumors are that Jennifer Lopez has mink ones, and Madonna’s are said to be diamond-studded. Gift certificates for the procedure were included in this year’s Oscar gift bags. Read more

Wake up to naturally lush lashes everyday with semi-permanent eyelash extensions!

Eyelash extensions, in which synthetic lashes are glued individually onto real lashes, have become the latest cosmetic trend sweeping the nation. The procedure is gaining momentum at a time when women yearn for that 1960s Twiggy look and cosmetic companies are focused on developing new formulas and wands to make lashes look longer and thicker.

“In the last couple of years, we’ve gone through an intense phase of fake eyelashes, and this is the logical extension,” said Didi Gluck, beauty director of Marie Claire . “It dovetails a little bit with the craze for hair extensions.” Read more