How long do lash extensions last?

Thick and long eyelashes with a graceful curve are the dream of any woman. Not everyone was lucky enough to have a charming look from nature, therefore, in order to achieve the desired, one has to resort to various cosmetic procedures. The most well-known solution to the problem is mascara.

However, today an alternative method called eyelash extensions is becoming increasingly popular. For some women, this procedure is a novelty, which has already managed to acquire a lot of myths and ridiculous assumptions. Before giving up extensions, it is best to learn more about it.

As you can understand from the very name of the procedure, eyelash extensions are performed in order to give the cilia more length and volume. One of the main advantages of this method is the long-term effect, which can last up to one to two months.

Any woman once used mascara and is well aware of all its shortcomings. Such cosmetics, subject to good quality and a competent approach to its use, can really achieve an impressive effect, increasing the volume of eyelashes several times.However, the result will last, at best, throughout the day. In addition, the mascara is prone to drying out and sprinkling, and can also leak from the slightest hit of water.

The eyelash extension procedure allows you to solve the problem in one session, saving the woman from the need for daily use of mascara. In fact, it can be compared to gluing additional cilia over natural ones using tweezers and a special fixative liquid.

The materials used are usually fully synthetic. There is a lot of information on the Internet that, for example, squirrel fur villi can be offered for building. However, the natural base is now almost never used, as it has a high risk of developing allergic reactions and other undesirable consequences.

For some, this procedure may seem too unusual, which is why eyelash extensions have become overgrown with many false speculations and myths. For example, very often you can hear that after the procedure, natural cilia begin to fall off, become more fragile and brittle, which is why you will have to resort to artificial ones for the rest of your life.

In fact, this is not true at all. Yes, the eyelashes of any woman, like any man, begin to fall out. But this process has nothing to do with building up, since hair loss is a natural process that takes place in our body. The emergence of this opinion is due to the fact that during the removal of artificial eyelashes, natural ones look thinner and more fragile, but they were like that before the procedure. The thing is that a woman quickly gets used to seeing rich and beautiful eyelashes in the mirror that have been extended and does not remember the visual appearance of her natural eyelashes.

In part, such a drawback of the procedure does occur, but it is typical for any cheap cosmetics. In fact, if you are going to save on any lipstick, the same mascara, creams and scrubs, then they can also cause a lot of undesirable consequences. If high-quality glue is purchased for the extension procedure, which has been tested by cosmetologists, then you can not worry about your health.

The same can be said about claims that natural eyelashes become brittle or even break out during the extension procedure or removal of artificial eyelashes. In this case, it all depends on the professionalism of the master who will deal with you. Indeed, if you approach the issue unprofessionally, use cheap materials and do not carry out preliminary preparation, then you can easily ruin everything. On the other hand, if you turn to a real pro, you will not find any negative consequences.

The most ridiculous is the opinion that the effect of artificial build-up will not last long. It is reliably known that, on average, cilia will look fluffy and thick for at least 2-3 weeks, which is already impressive in comparison with the effect of mascara, and with a masterful execution of the procedure, the result will last for 1-2 months!

The result of the procedure, as well as its duration and complexity, may vary depending on which extension method will be used. To date, three options are known:

• One piece false eyelashes;
• beam method;
• eyelash extension;

This method can even be used by women on their own at home, as it is simpler, faster, and does not require too much skill.

The false version is a whole row of artificial cilia, which is fixed with glue over natural ones. Usually they are “put on” when necessary and removed before going to bed. You can use this method for a long time, completely abandoning the mascara, but this does not relieve you of the need to spend time on the procedure every day, especially since gluing the cilia will require a little skill.

Extension by the starting method, and even more so by the eyelash extension, is almost impossible to do on your own without the help of a master. Both options also represent a phased gluing of artificial hairs, however, compared to false eyelashes, this procedure is more laborious.

The beam method allows you to save the effect of volume eyelashes for about 1-2 weeks, and if the extension is performed separately for each eyelash, then the result period increases to 1-2 months.

If you decide to build your own eyelashes, it is best to immediately abandon the beam or eyelash methods.Of course, nothing prevents you from buying artificial materials and glue on the Internet, but even with proper skill, it will be difficult for you to place the hairs evenly and prevent them from sticking together.

False artificial eyelashes are best suited for extensions at home. To carry out the procedure, in addition to the cilia themselves, you will need tweezers and glue. Very often, all this can be purchased as a set, which is very economical and practical, since the fixing agent and the overlay material from the same manufacturer always work well together and guarantee a reliable result.

Then follow the simple steps that experts recommend:

• First you need to degrease the eyelids. Any makeup remover, primer, or specialized degreaser will work well;
• Take the false eyelashes out of the package and apply them to your eyes to see if their size suits you. This must be done very carefully so as not to break or bend the hairs. If false eyelashes are too large, they can be corrected with scissors. Trim should be from the outer edge, where the hairs are longer;
• Lay your eyelashes on paper and apply a special glue to them, which can be black or white. Black after hardening does not change its color and gives the eyelashes even more volume, and white becomes transparent. The fixing fluid should be sufficient, but it should be applied in a very thin layer. After that, you should wait about 30 seconds for it to freeze a little and “grab”;
• Using lash tweezers, grasp the tips of the false hairs and apply with the base to the edge of the upper eyelid, starting from the middle.The material should be glued over natural eyelashes and in no case on them. Press the false eyelashes from the inner edge to the outer for better fixation;
• In order to make the result look more accurate, as well as to mask possible minor errors, you should treat the eyelid with any usual eyeliner;

Very often, women also have a question about how to properly hold tweezers.

Usually, experts recommend a free grip, which will allow you to control movements as much as possible and accurately glue the cilia. The main thing is that at the same time the hand does not cover the reflection in the mirror.

The duration of the result depends on many factors: the quality of the materials used, the method of extension, the professionalism of the master, the proper care of the field of the procedure. In general, artificial eyelashes are much more reliable than even the most expensive mascara, as they last an average of 14 days to two months. Of course, in order to maintain their beauty, women must follow the recommendations of the masters, otherwise you should not be surprised that the hairs will quickly crumble.

Another fairly common question: why do they fall out? If, for example, false eyelashes no longer stick, then the reason for this may be the wrong glue or an attempt to place artificial cilia directly on top of real ones.

It is also worth noting that quite often the problem may lie in the women themselves, who do not follow the recommendations of the master and take care of their eyes incorrectly.

Also a constant dilemma is the question of which cilia last longer.If you focus on the saving time of the result, then you should pay attention to the bundles, for example, from such series as Trio Lashes, I Envy and Kiss. They tightly cover the bases of natural hairs and are securely fixed for a period of one to two months.

To keep the effect of the procedure as long as possible, it is important to keep the simplest precautions that experts recommend:

• On the first day after the procedure, you should beware of the slightest eye contact with water or any cosmetics. You will have to abandon planned trips to the sea, wash your hair very carefully so that splashes of water with shampoo do not get on the cilia, wash your face with great care;
• In the future, using cleansers, choose only those that are water-based;
• If you still decide to use mascara to give your fake lashes the color and volume you want, avoid products containing oils. The fact is that the fixing glue does not tolerate natural and synthetic oily substances very well, so their ingress can cause eyelashes to fall out;
• It is also forbidden to rub your eyes, sleep with your face in a pillow, check with your fingers or tweezers how well the hairs hold. In general, you should try to keep contact between the cilia and the external environment to a minimum;

It is a mistake to think that the simplest option, that is, false eyelashes, does not require any additional care. However, if you do not follow them, then soon they will cease to hold on and acquire a very untidy appearance, the bend of the hairs will change, they will get dirty, they will easily break and crumble.

To avoid this, just follow a few simple rules:

• After removing false eyelashes, remove any glue residue and all cosmetics from them. It is best to use a cotton swab dipped in a water-based makeup remover for this purpose;
• Lightly moisten a cotton pad with warm water, wipe the false hairs with it and dry them;
• It is best to store them in their original packaging;

Today you can find very mixed reviews about eyelash extensions. The thing is that some women choose the services of too unprofessional masters, and also try to save money by purchasing cheap false eyelashes or glue to fix them.

If you turn to a real professional and at the same time use really high-quality materials, you can be sure that the extension procedure guarantees a very impressive and lasting effect. Women who approached this issue very competently speak positively about the procedure, noting that artificial cilia look much more spectacular than natural ones.

In addition, there are a lot of different shapes and colors of false eyelashes, which allows you to experiment and create even the most unusual and vivid images.

You will learn more about how long eyelash extensions last and how to properly care for them in the following video.