What are Semi-permanent individual eyelash extensions?
Individual eyelash extensions are designed to enhance, extend and thicken your natural eyelashes. Eyelash extensions are singular synthetic fibres
that vary in thickness, length and curl. A natural or dramatic look can be achieved by selecting these variations. The treatment is permanent in so far as it lasts for as long as your own natural eyelash cycle.
How long will the eyelash extensions last?
The lashes will last as long as your natural eyelash life cycle. This ranges from between 60 to 90 days. Just like the hair on your head, your natural lashes are shedding all the time. An average lash has a life cycle of 3 months and is shed when a new natural lash starts to form in the follicle and pushes the old lash out.
To keep the fullness of your eyelash extensions, infills are required every 3 to 4 weeks, depending on your personal lash lifespan.
What happens when extensions are applied incorrectly?
If eyelash extensions are not applied to one single natural lash at a time several problems can occur. If the extension is applied to two or more natural lashes they cannot grow properly as they normally would. This can result in the natural lash becoming bent or broken. The lashes are also likely to feel uncomfortable, often with a pulling or tight sensation along the lash line.
Extensions that are too long or heavy for the client's natural lashes, can result in premature lash loss. Either or both of the above methods can result in premature lash loss and damage.
How long does the procedure take?
On average it will take me 2 hours to complete a full set. Applying eyelash extensions is a precision procedure which requires an extremely high level of concentration and patience. If the technician is not willing or able to take this time, you will not only have aesthetically disappointing results - with not nearly enough lashes attached - but, as mentioned above, your own lashes may shed prematurely. In short, this treatment cannot be rushed.
An average 'infill' appointment will take around 1 hour with 15 minutes of that time spent 'tidying' and removing any stray lash extensions.
Can anyone wear Lash extensions?
No. The lash extensions can only be applied to a natural eyelash. Therefore
if someone has very sparse, partial or complete loss of their own lashes, there is little or nothing to work with.
How much does it cost?
Full set of eyelash extensions £75
Infills (within a 3 week period) £40