They’re becoming as ubiquitous as hair extensions. Hardly a photo shoot is complete without them. Kim Kardashian wears them like the rest of us wear mascara. Eyelash extensions are officially a thing. Like many new beauty procedures that quickly become part of our special occasion routine or even regular maintenance, there are a lot of questions from the uninitiated.
For the record, if applied correctly the extensions shouldn’t hurt, they last three to six weeks.
Premium quality silk eyelash extensions are bonded to your own natural eyelash. Eyelashes not only become longer, but thicker and darker as well. They are waterproof, smudge-proof, weightless, and available in different lengths to create the desired effect.
If you’re going to take the plunge — here’s what you should know:
- Do shower before your appointment or at least cleanse your lashes to remove any dirt, makeup and oil to make sure adhesive isn’t compromised.
- Don’t wear waterproof mascara or products containing high amounts of Polyethylene glycol, Hexalene glycol, Butylene or Propylene glycol, they can break down the adhesive and shorten the length of your extensions. If you want to wear waterproof mascara after getting your extensions, Deneen suggests L’Oreal Full Definition Voluminous mascara because it’s water soluble, glycol free and easy to clean off with a gentle cleanser.
- Don’t shower, work out, go in a sauna or otherwise get your extensions wet for at least 24 hours.
- Don’t use an eyelash curler on extensions, if you want a curlier lash, ask the extensionist.
- The biggest don’t is, don’t try to pull off your lashes, go back to the professional who applied them to have them removed.
A full set of eyelash extensions at The Sanctuary is usually $125. For a very limited time, we have a special offer of a spray tan + half set of lash extensions for $99 or spray tan + full set of lash extensions for $129.
