Some Things You Should Know About Eyelash Extensions

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Eyelash extensions can help you look your best all the time, especially if you need to look your best at a special event. Take one look at the pictures, and you’ll probably be hooked for life! Unfortunately, eyelash extensions have many drawbacks accompanying their stunning appearance. This list details the 12 things everyone should know before getting eyelash extensions.

1. Semi-permanent Eyelash Extensions Differ From Temporary Strip Lashes Dramatically

Correct eyelash extensions are glued to the tips of your natural lashes one at a time by a trained technician, a considerably more laborious process than short strips or individual lash extensions. Eyelash extensions also include regular maintenance, averaging 4-6 weeks before they naturally fall off.

2. There Is No One-Size-Fits-All

Eyelash extensions are incredibly versatile, allowing you to choose your length, material, density, and curl. It’s a lot to take in for a novice, so here are some general guidelines. First, the length you choose is entirely dependent on the aesthetic you’re searching for. Common material options include mink, silk, or a synthetic material. Mink tends to be the most pricey and realistic-looking, but some premium synthetics match mink on both counts.

Density, or the number of lashes added to your face, produces a fuller look the more you add. However, you will be charged per lash, so maximum density gets expensive quickly. Curl is just another way of saying how steep the slope of your new lashes is. The steeper, the more dramatic of an effect they produce.

If this still feels overwhelming, any trained eyelash technician should be able to walk you through all of your options. It might be best to talk to a pro, as every salon offers different options and price points.

3. Longer Extensions Require More Lashes

This may seem obvious, but longer eyelash extensions require more individual lashes to be purchased. They may appear to spread out from your eyelid if they’re too long, making them look spidery–likely not the look you want. Make sure to select a length available for a price you can afford.

4. Be Prepared To Rest For 12 Hours After Application

The glue used to attach artificial eyelash extensions to your face needs time to dry, so most experts advise waiting at least 12 hours before sweating, crying, swimming, or washing your face. If the glue fails to dry as intended, it can dissolve into your eyes or evaporate in response to your body temperature. Not only is the resulting look unappealing, but it can also cause eye redness and even permanent damage. You want to avoid these adverse reactions at all costs.

5. Eyelash Extensions Are Expensive To Maintain

Eyelash extensions are a plausible alternative to makeups such as mascara, but you won’t be saving any money in the exchange. A basic set of eyelashes (70-80 lashes per eye) runs $100 new, with up to $400 possible for the best technicians. Tips are separate, and you also need to invest two hours in the application process.

Furthermore, you need to revisit your technician every few weeks to replace the ones that have fallen out since your last visit. This costs between $50-$165, depending on how many new lashes you require. Putting off these maintenance visits can be very expensive, and most technicians will eventually insist on starting from scratch and charge you for a whole new set.

6. Eyelash Extensions Render Eye Makeup Moot

As noted above, eyelash extensions replace mascara in your routine. In fact, applying mascara can damage your lashes! The base of most artificial lashes also includes the illusion of eyeliner, so you don’t need to use that either!

Looking good without makeup offers many advantages, with the most notable being the ability to wake up and head to the gym already looking selfie-ready!

7. Eyelash Extensions Are Not Compatible With Eyeliner

If you want to use eyeliner to compliment your lashes for a special occasion, you’re in for a rough time. Artificial lashes commonly produce an angle that prevents you from seeing what you are doing, making the eyeliner very difficult to accurately apply. Rubbing your eyes can also damage your lashes, so you can’t remove any makeup with cotton pads or oil-based wipes either.

If you must wear eye makeup, take it off with an oil-free pad and gentle downward swipe to preserve the integrity of your eyelash extensions.

8. Extensions Are Not Effortless Once Applied

It was noted above that eyelash extensions help you look your best with minimal fuss, but they still require some effort on your part. Your lashes could get tousled as you sleep or whenever they get wet, making them look messy. They can also pick up random debris throughout the day.

Solving these issues requires a clean, disposable mascara brush to slide your lashes back into place gently. You can also get a more thorough clean with diluted baby shampoo if you ever find it necessary.

9. Extensions Can Screw Up Your Eyes

Many people experience adverse reactions when getting eyelash extensions, as many as 26.5 percent according to one Japanese study. Some redness as you leave the salon is healthy, but if your eyes are red and itchy the next morning, you have a problem that may require medical attention. If a yellow discharge starts appearing in the corners of your eyes, you could have a bacterial infection such as conjunctivitis.

To be fair, eyelash extensions are not the only cause of bacterial infections. Still, they are likely culprits considering that technicians can’t wear gloves while working on your face (the lashes stick to them).

The best way to avoid these adverse reactions is to ensure that your technician washes their hands between clients, wears a mask, utilizes sanitary pillow covers, and uses disposable brushes to avoid cross-contamination.

You can also limit the risk of an allergic reaction by using only lashes manufactured in the United States. Other countries allow formaldehyde to be used in the glue, a chemical you don’t want anywhere near your face. Look for a glue made with butyl cyanoacrylate or octylcyanoacrylate, as these compounds are flexible once dry, odorless, and damage your eyes less should they end up inside them.

These tips are not foolproof, meaning that you could experience an adverse reaction even following them. There is also a chance of conjunctival erosion, or damage to your eyeball’s protective membrane, from the eyelid-fixing tape used in the application process. The American Academy Of Ophthalmology advises against any kind of eyelash extensions for these reasons.

It can be challenging to diagnose exactly what went awry if adverse reactions persist, so you should remove the extensions immediately if you have a problem.

10. Natural Lashes Look Shorter Than They Used To

Once you’re accustomed to gigantic eyelashes, you are likely to never be satisfied with your natural lashes again. Your natural lashes aren’t actually shorter; they’ll just look that way to you.

11. Extensions May Cause Permanent Damage

No research has ever been done regarding the long-term health impact of frequent eyelash extensions, and preliminary studies suggest that your natural lashes may be more likely to fall out due to the weight of your extensions. Yikes!

12. You’ll Love Your Extensions Regardless

With all of these issues, it seems insane that anybody would want eyelash extensions, but people swear by them! Once you start, there’s no going back.

Interested in getting some luscious eyelashes in the Metro Vancouver Area? Check out our local eyelash clinic today if you need the best permanent eyelashes in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows:

The Naked Truth Skin Care
12409 Harris Rd #111
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5
(604) 757-7772

 

Considering Eyelash Extensions? Read This First.

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completed eyelash extensions

Having long and fluttering eyelashes is every woman’s dream. In fact, in a survey conducted by CoverGirl, nearly 50 percent of women revealed that they would choose a mascara if they are given a choice of using only one makeup product. But what if your lashes already looked long, lush and dark without using mascara? I am talking about eyelash extensions- you must try them. I decided to opt for the best quality lashes and got them applied to the patient and talented expert. It’s almost t a week now since I have applied them and I already feel well acquainted with them. The lashes though not very suitable for the wash- and — go type of women are nonetheless quite amazing. In fact, I have learned four things from getting permanent eyelash extensions by The Naked Truth.

Disclaimer: When you look at my before and after photos, you may not find them extremely drastic, but this is the look that I had requested. However, it is worth mentioning that I am wearing a mascara in my first photo and have not applied any eye makeup (except for some serious under eye concealing) in the second one. Women looking to sport longer eyelashes like those of Kardashian’s eyelashes can opt for longer extensions.

Top 5 Things to Know About Lash Extensions

1. Keeping your eyes closed and still for about three hours is difficult. The more I made an effort to keep them closed, the more I found it impossible to do so. I tried making lists of the things I had to finish for the day and the questions I had regarding the process and writing this post mentally. All this activity in the brain leads to the twitching and fluttering of my lids that it made the professional enquire whether I was thinking hard. But what else I could do to keep my eyes closed for hours, perhaps just take a nap, I guess.

2. They have unique designs. Lashes are available in numerous length, curls, and thickness and I was thoroughly impressed after having a look at their collection. Before deciding on a design that would be most suitable for me, the expert did examine my natural lashes and also enquired if I had any personal preferences. What’s more, eyelash extensions are available in a myriad range of colors. While I chose to go with natural brown-black, you can opt for any color under the sun.

3. Eyelash extensions require high maintenance. Along with my new look, I was given a set of rules and regulations to be followed and was handed over certain tools required for the care and maintenance of the extensions. To keep the extensions well- maintained, it was important that you comb it daily with a clean spooley brush and avoid getting them wet for the first 24 hours. Wearing the extensions also made it difficult for me to remove my eye make- up. Using make- up wipes became a must, as using cotton pads left behind lint on my lashes, leaving me picking them off the lashes for 15 minutes. I also realized that no matter how gently you handle these extensions, they will gradually and discreetly fall off just like the natural eyelashes. So far, I have managed to conceal the gaps using a bit of mascara.

4. Wearing eyelash extensions can become an addiction. After wearing the extensions, I realized that I should not have waited so long before giving eyelash extensions a shot. I can’t imagine how dull my natural will look once the eyelash extensions are all gone. Generally, extensions last for about three to four weeks and require you get them filled, which I am planning to do. I have been receiving loads of complement from friends after getting the lash extensions and have accepted them gracefully. Try them today.

Why You Should Shave Before Getting Laser Hair Removal

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Laser hair removal works by reacting with the melanin or color in the hair itself. For best results, the laser needs to reach the part of the hair follicle that is at the subcutaneous level. Shaving the hair removal area before the procedure will enhance the lasers ability to reach the melanin inside the hair follicle that lies under the skin. This will improve the results of the procedure.

There is another benefit to shaving the hair removal target area. If there is no hair at the skin surface level the laser will react with the follicle only. This prevents skin damage and minimizes the pain felt during the procedure.

When and How to Shave Before Laser Hair Removal

Shaving is the best method to use as it minimizes skin irritation The best time to shave is the day prior to your scheduled procedure. This will allow enough time for your skin to settle in the case of any irritation due to shaving yet not enough time for new hair growth.

Exfoliate your skin lightly before shaving. Use a hydrating shaving gel to shave as it will minimize razor burn while moisturizing the skin. The gel also acts as a lubricant between your skin and the razor blade, minimizing friction. Avoid using any type of soap product if possible. Hair conditioner is a terrific alternative if you do not have a shaving gel.

If you have sensitive skin there are a couple of tips that can minimize irritation. Do not shave with hot water. Use cool or lukewarm temperature water to shave. Hot water will soften the skin and make it easier to cut and irritate. Another way to minimize irritation is to use an electric razor to shave. The blade will make a blunt cut that lessens the risk of ingrown hairs during regrowth.

Do Not Wax, Use Hair Removal Creams, or Pull

First of all, all of these methods cause skin irritation, but there are other reasons not to use these methods. All of these methods remove the hair from the skin, at the follicle level. In order for hair laser removal to work, there must be some hair, that contains the melanin, remaining in the follicle for the laser to target.

If you are curious about laser hair removal, contact us today! We have specials every month and also feature a happy hour special that is often for this procedure. Ultimately, the costs incurred for laser hair removal will be far less than a lifetime of hair removal procedures and products.

The Naked Truth Skin Care
12409 Harris Rd #111, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5
(604) 757-7772

Get Rid Of Ugly Hair With The Laser Hair Removal Process

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Ranked second only to wrinkle relaxing injections, laser hair removal for unneeded hair is unarguably the leading cosmetic surgery carried out in the United States, considering the number of cosmetic procedures performed. The laser hair procedure involves focusing concentrated beams of the laser at specific frequencies, designed to penetrate the hair follicles to be absorbed by the pigment in them, destroying the hair within that particular hair follicle in the process.

Scientists have developed a wide variety of lasers, emitting light at different frequencies for laser hair removal. Although the procedure was originally designed to remove dark hair from white skin, recent developments in laser technologies allow surgeons to use this method to remove hair safely from dark-skinned persons and individuals with other skin tones. Surgeons employ various types of lasers for hair removal process, the most common of which include intensely pulsed light sources, neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, and alexandrite.

a sexy female who's had laser hair removal done

Why opt for laser hair removal

Individuals prefer this process as it effectively removes unwanted hair caused by health-related conditions that cause the growth of excess hair or simply, the desire to attain a new look. Individuals seeking laser hair removal will have to undergo several sittings with the professional to remove all of the unwanted hair. The light sources and lasers used for permanent hair reduction, or hair reduction over time, is FDA approved. The time involved in the process differs from one individual to the other. Some might require several years for removal of hair, while others may require maintenance treatments over time to maintain the degree of their hair loss.

It is not possible to predict the number of treatments an individual will require and the duration before which the hair starts appearing again. As mentioned before, laser hair removal used to work efficiently with fair skinned persons having dark hair. However, the latest types of lasers allow surgeons to carry out this process successfully on any individual irrespective of their skin tone.

Possible risks

Laser hair removal, like any other surgery, is not risk-free. However, the degree of risks in minimized if an experienced ASDS dermatologist performs the surgery. Some of the risks involved include:

• Skin pigmentation problems
• Blisters
• Scarring
• Burning
• Pain

Preparing for the procedure

The specialist will review the medical history of the patient and conduct several physical exams. He will also explain the potential risks and results of the procedure to the patient. Patients should also:

Avoid sunbathing, chemical peels, tanning beds, or collagen injections two weeks prior to the process. They should avoid skin irritants like deodorants and sprays pre and post surgery. Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, as well as herbal supplements.

What to expect post-treatment

• Redness of the hair follicles
• Discomfort and pain… to be treated with OTC pain medicines
• Apply topical antiseptic cream as prescribed by the surgeon
• Avoid exposing your skin to direct sunlight at least for a week following the surgical procedure.

If you’re interested in never having to shave again, you should consider contacting us at The Naked Truth Skin Care Clinic in Pitt Meadows, BC. We won’t let you down.