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The Deets on Eyelash Extensions

So,

In a fit of vanity and self indulgence, I treated myself to a treatment that is fairly rare and not well documented on the internet as far as I’ve seen.

Eyelash Extensions.

Yup. Eyelash extensions.

It’s apparnelty a fairlly new fad to hit the states though it’s been conducted in Asia for quite some time. Reassuring to know that those Korean pop idols had some help because I’ve always felt pretty self conscious re: my eyes.

The lips: not an issue. Loves them.. The eyes… well.. something to be desired.

I’ve never watned sankapurl…the surgery done to create an epicanthic or double fold on the eyelids. However this procedure, purely cosmetic, intrigued me to see what could be done with my puny lashes.

This is the before pix. Can you even see my eyelashes? Yeah.

Pretty miniscule. I’ve got average sized asian eyes. I wear contacts. And my lashes, like my hair, is pretty stick straight and doesn’t do well with taking a curl. I’ve considered eyelash perming but my lashes were fricking way too short for that. My lashyes point straight downwards. When I try to curl my eyelashes and/or wear mascary it winds up in a big smudgy smear under my eyes. Pitiful.
I went to Studio C, after reading some splendiferous reviews on Yelp and prepped for my experience.

Man was it cool.

Studio C is located off of Union Sreet in San Francisco and a funky little find. Cheryl, the propriatress is utterly cute, competant, and has created a v. comfortable boutiquette. When you’re getting your treatment you get to choose if you want to lie on top of or beneath the covers of a down filled blanked and uber comfortable treatment bed.

I decided to get tucked under. I should probably admit now that I was up all night the previous evening playing World of Warcraft. Total addict now.

The beginning of the treatment involves a quick scrubdown of the skin around your eyes. A quick swipe over the lids and surrounding area. 8-14 hours before your appointment you should not have any moisturizer or anything on or around your eye lids.

After the wipedown, paper tape is used to tape down your lower lashes so they don’t get in the way, your eyes are closed and yet the upper eyelids are pulled back ever so slightly so that your lashes are standing straight up.

It looks scary but it’s totally harmless. It doesn’t even pull up or pull out any hairs from the brow or eyelashes.

Then my eyes were closed.

And I took a nap. For 2 hours. While Cheryl carefully and meticulously attached individual eyelash extensions to each hair in a tiered fashion to look as natural and luscious as possible. The type of lashes I received are “Singles” . “Singles” as opposed to “doubles’ or “Triples” are 1:1 extension additions. The advantage of this is a more natural look, less glue gunkiness, and an elegant subtlty that I prefer.

I mean, afterall, who wants to look like a dragqueen. Right?

So tada. I woke up from my nap and shazam.

Post lash extension treatment means letting the glue dry which means not letting them get wet, around any sort of oily moisturizer thingie which will cause the glue to loosen up. Even while in the shower to try avoid excess steam that might cause the glue to unset in any way.

Lashes fall out on a regular basis naturally so losing a few of them during the course of a couple months is totally normal. Touchups are recommended first 10 days after having the extensions done and every few weeks afterwards. With care, the extensions can last up to two months. I wear my contacts and experience no glue sting or irritation. All good stuff.
Getting them done is not on the cheap side. My treatment starts at $150 and then $5 per additional lash. You can find places with +- price range however you may suffer on quality of experience or how they look on you at the end of the day.

I don’t expect to do this every other month for myself. (I’m not that much of a princess) But at least I’m not afraid to pursue this shoudl I have any other huge special engagements, I won’t be afraid to pursuue this.

I’ve just been batting my eyes a lot in the meantime.

*blink blink blink*

excellent-o! i blogged about possibly doing this last winter, and of course, i’ve been chicken and have STILL not tried it. but now i may venture a try! perhaps during Fall, when i’ve got more social engagements.

“Total addict now.”

Welcome to We Know Warcrack,

- Marcozer

Eyelash extensions are addicting. Expensive but worth it! LOVE them. I goto to Michele in Federal Way Washington. Love the quite time just laying there. Love the long lashes. Love no mascara. Just willing to spend the time and $$ to have them. Go see her. She’s at MeMe and Company. You’ll rave about them like me.

Nice review! I finally had my lashes done and all I can Say is “Oh My God” so cool and amazing how my eyes just pop out! And all with no mascara which is the best part. I had them done by Olivia Contreras - Esthetica Skin Care at her very quaint facial studio on Union Street. She pays very close to details and took extra time to get the look I wanted just perfect. And I agree…I am hooked!!!

wow. they are amazing!

Hey there. I am Michele. I saw my name in this blog and thought I would drop a quick note. My website is http://www.thelashboutique.com. I did the girls lashes that left feedback on this site (June 5th 2006 - Shelia)). I love doing lashes! It’s so fun to give clients those long pretty lashes. The adhesive I use doesn’t have an odor or burn. Stop by and see me. Thanks!
Michele - Washington state

Hello,

For anyone in Toronto, Canada interested in Eyelash Extensions, please visit my website http://www.prettylashes.ca. From what my clients tell me, there isn’t very many places that offer the synthetic lash application which is the type that’s huge in the US. Synthetic lashes are superior to all other types of lash applications due to their durablity and how natural they look. For anyone who’d like more information, feel free to contact me at info@prettylashes.ca. Cheers.

Super post–really informative and revealing, thank you. Has anyone heard of Relaxe skincare on Union? I have an appt to get mine done there.

I too am addicted to eyelash extensions. I get mine done by a lady in Lakewood, Ca, her name is Yvette. Her work is OUTSTANDING 1/2 the price of most salons. They look realllly natural. I get compliments on how beautiful my “long” lashes are. No one can tell! If anyone is in that area and is interested call her (562) 858-3944. Tell her Chris referred you.

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I have actually had my eyelashes done at a place called Ra Sun Spa in Toronto. Their pretty good, but the lashes only last for about two weeks and maybe three with good care.
I am actually a regualr that is now addicted.

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I go to Dina at Euphorico Salon in Seattle and I am totally addicted to this! I sleep through my appointment and its the best nap I can get. I love, love, love them and cannot imagine being without now. I found Dina on google at http://www.dvinelash.com and have been using her for 4 months now and she has done the best job I have had done ever. I have been wearing extensions for a year and a half so have had my share of horror stories. Be sure to check out who is the technician before you decide on where to go. Good luck

For anyone who is considering eyelash extensions in Toronto, DO NOT ever go to Celine Hair & Nails Professional in Korea town to get them done! Doris, charged $75 and she did a horrible job! I am now left w/ a clumpy mascara look because she piled on the glue! Plus, she kept screwing up the application and had to pluck the fakes out. I felt like my eyelashes were being ripped out! My friend’s lashes all fell out the next day. She is rude and mean and won’t give her a refund.

Also, she lied to us! We asked if they were plastic because we heard that plastic isn’t the thing to use on Asians cuz they are heavier and that we wanted to make sure they were a synthetic silk protein. Before the application, I asked to see the lashes and she outright said, “No!” What?? Can’t a customer see the product first? Now we know why!

She sucks!

Ugh! I should have read up on this site before I went to this Korean Salon in Toronto (Celine’s Hair and Nail located in Korea Town Toronto). It was a total mess!

My friend came back from Australia with these gorgeous eyelash extensions. They were so beautiful and natural looking. Unfortunately, they did eventually fall off. So, we wanted to try a place in Toronto. I’m Korean myself so I’m all for supporting other Korean businesses. WRONG! Not this one!!!

All of my eyelash extensions fell on within 24 hours! First off, I told her I wanted a natural look but when I took a look at my finished eyelashes, I can count how many she’s actually glued on (approx. 10-15 on each eye). Hmm…so natural means less? They were clumpy and itched a lot. They continuously poked me in the eye but I figured, hey, I’ve never done this before! Maybe it’s part of the beautification process. To my horror, they kept falling off through the rest of the day and when I awoke the next morning…I had but ONE single extension left on my left eye.

Why oh why did I pay them??? I feel like a reject. Sorry everyone for fuming and venting. I should’ve known better…sigh~ The place reeked of dogs. (not that I don’t love dogs. I do love them but is it a good practice of hygiene to keep them in salons??) They had two running around the place. Then, there are the complaining customers. OH my…it should have registered! Then, there’s the cosmetic bed that they wouldn’t fully cover with the disposable paper. Only ripped off a small piece to barely cover the cushion for your head. Sigh~

Lesson learned. If anyone in T.O. wants their eyelash extensions done, please check out other places with a real reputation. Do Not…I mean DO NOT go to CELINE’S on Bloor & Bathurst in Toronto’s Korea Town. Trust me! You’ll cry your heart out and you’ll be $75 poorer.

I called the salon to tell them but the lady who had worked on my lashes said she’ll do them again for me. You expect me to go through the tugging and pulling again so that I can have eyelash extensions for another day? NO thank you very much! I asked if it was possible to get some sort of refund even though I didn’t expect a full refund…all of a sudden she’s really busy and that I souldn’t bother her over the phone. The all time kicker? She said she had no time for me and hung up on me! I was shocked!

Sue.

If you are looking for an Esthethician to go see for this procedure I highly recommend Lianna at Seattle Medical Aesthetics. I see her for skincare and professional eyelash extensions I did my research for this service. I didnt want to go just anywhere because my eyes tend to be sensitive.. It was a simple, painless, relaxing procedure she was fun to work with and I left with gorgeous eyelashes! Anyways my eyelashes look amazing and no more mascara!!! go see lianna http://www.seattlemedicalaesthethics.com/eyelashes

For anyone who wants eyelash extensions done in Toronto, go to http://www.naturalimpressions.biz. The technician applies as many lashes as possible…very worth the fee she charges!!

I love my lashes! I read the comment from Chris about the lady Yvette in Lakewood, CA and decided to give her a call. Yvette was very nice and professional. She thoroughly explained the procedure. Yvette applies an invisible band with three synthetic or human hair lashes attached underneath the lid. I was at first apprehensive, because I wanted singles, but after the first application, I was hooked! The best part is that people think they are my own lashes.

Yvette’s price is extremely reasonable and the application only takes about 45 minutes. Call her for an appointment (562) 858-3944.

I live is Seattle and tried eyelash extensions last year but was not impressed until 6 months ago at Barney’s i saw a girl with AWESOME lashes so I got up my nerve to ask her and she gave me the name of the best tech in Washington. I love my lashes and send a ton of people to Dina, so much so that she had to open her own salon! HA! We love Dina, so if you’re in Seattle check her out. Her website is http://www.dinasgood.com

You’ll be an addict too…

Hi too all, my name is Donna and i have been doing lash extensions for a few years now…And i must say the ones i do are so natural looking…I also do Permanent Make-up as well.8 yrs exp..If anyone is interested please feel free to call or email me @ 905-202-0539. Dforte1@msn.com. Thanks Donna

Can anyone recommend a good lash extension place around Philadelphia?