Friday, April 1, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
WHEN SHOULD I GET BRIDAL LASHES DONE?
The most optimal time for lash application for a bride ( or anyone before a big event) is 3-5 days before the big day. Lashes take 48 hours to 'cure'. During those 48 hours nothing can touch the glue or the bond will be compromised limiting the lifespan of the lash application.
Should a bride be limited on time liner and soft shadow can be applied during the service to make sure that the lashes maintain the longest bond possible ensuring the extension sheds naturally with the lash.
Should a bride be limited on time liner and soft shadow can be applied during the service to make sure that the lashes maintain the longest bond possible ensuring the extension sheds naturally with the lash.
DO LASH EXTENSIONS DAMAGE YOUR LASHES?
Lash extensions DO NOT damage your lashes. A lash extensionist can damage your lashes either temporarily or permanently depending on how they apply the lashes.
The most common sizes used at Beauty by Mary Schook are 8, 9, and 10mm long lashes by .10 or .15 mm width. Anything longer or thicker can cause damage in the long run.
We have had clients doing lashes for 7+ years now without taking a break. Over time they have doubled their own number of lashes because they are not having to mess with them the way you normally do when applying and reapplying mascara. Many women do not change their mascara often enough either which increases the number of mites in the lash line. The mites push the hair out of the follicle. Yech!
In addition some lash extensionists do not take the time to isolate the lashes. This results in multiple lashes being glued together and causing lash loss or even traction alopecia!
If you have been a victim of traction alopecia using lash enhancers like neulash and revitalash can help to strengthen or grow back lashes.
No matter which lash extensionist you choose make sure they have been certified and in practice for several months. A one or two day lash course still does not give enough time for the artist to master his/her craft.
One other important bit of advice. If you have a thyroid condition or are taking medicine for thyroid you are not a good long-term candidate for lash extensions. You will lose your lashes.
The most common sizes used at Beauty by Mary Schook are 8, 9, and 10mm long lashes by .10 or .15 mm width. Anything longer or thicker can cause damage in the long run.
We have had clients doing lashes for 7+ years now without taking a break. Over time they have doubled their own number of lashes because they are not having to mess with them the way you normally do when applying and reapplying mascara. Many women do not change their mascara often enough either which increases the number of mites in the lash line. The mites push the hair out of the follicle. Yech!
In addition some lash extensionists do not take the time to isolate the lashes. This results in multiple lashes being glued together and causing lash loss or even traction alopecia!
If you have been a victim of traction alopecia using lash enhancers like neulash and revitalash can help to strengthen or grow back lashes.
No matter which lash extensionist you choose make sure they have been certified and in practice for several months. A one or two day lash course still does not give enough time for the artist to master his/her craft.
One other important bit of advice. If you have a thyroid condition or are taking medicine for thyroid you are not a good long-term candidate for lash extensions. You will lose your lashes.
WHAT ARE LASH EXTENSIONS?
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