Thursday, 28 April 2011
Royal Wedding: Kate and Wills say "Eye do!"
With the Royal Wedding only a day away, love is most definitely in the air. An awful lot of people out there are eagerly awaiting their first glimpse of Wills and Kate. Here at LASH, we are struggling to remember the last time an outfit sparked so much curiosity and debate, and whilst of course we are looking forward to the “unveiling” of the dress, more predictably, we are thinking about eyelashes.
The LASH team cannot say for certain whether Kate Middleton has opted for some luxurious eyelash extensions, however we are indeed hopeful. Weddings are perfect for giving us an excuse to pamper our eyes, and a treatment by our team of technicians also has other benefits. Lash extensions will banish the danger of panda eyes from your portraits, gone will be the noticeable falsity of fake eyelashes. Across the ages, brides have desired to be at their most beautiful on their special day, and what better way to achieve an air of natural glamour than with delicately applied eyelash extensions?
In fact, why stop there? A set of beautiful, lasting, natural lashes are something that mothers of brides, maids of honour and bridesmaids are sure to appreciate too. Something for the whole wedding party, even? So on your wedding day, be sure to trade in your false eyelashes for something extra special. And the beauty of it is that you will be enjoying your eyelash extensions right through your honeymoon too!
Tomorrow, all eyes will be on Kate (‘s eyes).
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
How to Avoid the Horrors of LASHrehab!
Are you guilty of abusing your eyelashes in the name of beauty? Perhaps you are blissfully unaware of the damage you may be causing, but it is high time you became LASHaware! The importance of looking after your own, natural eyelashes cannot be stressed enough. Why? Because you cannot enhance what don’t have in the first place! And whilst it is true that maltreated lashes will grow back eventually, (sometimes taking up to three months), continual abuse can create permanent damage.
We don’t want to see you ending up in LASHrehab, so here’s some useful information on how to avoid it:
Firstly, at the LASH salon we are often asked the question: “Do eyelash extensions permanently damage the natural lash?” The answer is no, individual extensions do not damage the natural lash unless incorrect aftercare occurs. Problems can also arise if an eyelash extension has been applied which is too heavy for the natural lash.
For those seeking to enhance their natural eyelashes, it is important to understand the different procedures that are available, and the possible pitfalls to be found along the way. First, let’s have a look at the treatments that could see you winding up in LASHrehab.
Lash On Lash: Warning! High risk of landing in LASHrehab! This is an express lash extension service taking about thirty minutes. Extensions are placed on top of the eyelashes and are bonded to several natural lashes at once. Because of this, it is extremely important to remove them after two weeks; otherwise, your eyelashes can be pulled out as they grow. This treatment is for the short-term only.
Cluster Lash: Warning! High risk of landing in LASHrehab! During this procedure, lashes are knotted at the base and are placed in between the natural eyelashes. The clusters are applied to several natural lashes at once, and it is very important to remove them after two weeks, otherwise the natural lashes may be pulled out prematurely as they grow. This treatment should take about fifteen minutes, and is for short-term use only.
Strip Lash: Warning! Medium to Low risk of landing in LASHrehab! Also known as false eyelashes, they should be removed daily. With proper care, they can be worn over and over again, and take only five minutes to apply.
Finally, let us look at the option least likely to see you winding up in LASHrehab, and the one that produces the best results.
Lash by Lash: In this procedure, an extension is placed on an individual eyelash. This creates the best and most natural looking effect, and lasts for the whole cycle of the natural eyelash. This type of extension can be worn indefinitely as there is no risk of damage to the natural lashes or their growth.
In order to perform the treatment of individual eyelash extensions within the UK, technicians are required to be trained, certified, and insured. Working near the eyes with a lash by lash application takes great skill and professional training, as well as a range of special products. The treatment can take up to two hours.
So avoid a visit to LASHrehab, and treat yourself to some beautiful lash by lash extensions by one of our talented and trained professionals.
We look forward to seeing you.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Bedroom Eyes
In the delicate dance of flirtation, the most powerful weapon has always been the eyes. Since the beginning of civilisation, humanity has been using cosmetics to draw attention to the eyes, both to heighten sexual appeal and heighten the emotion they convey. Long ago, the Ancient Egyptians were painting their eyes with kohl, and Anthony was fast falling under the spell of Cleopatra's fluttering eyelashes. She must have been all too aware of the effect they were having upon him, because of all the charms the eyes posses, the lashes are the most bewitching.
To this day, our eyes continue to captivate our lovers and signal our interest, and we continue to use makeup to enhance their beauty. And this is no surprise, considering the amount we use our eyes to show our intent. When we converse with the object of our affection, we deliberately gaze into their eyes for longer than usual, and sometimes we simply cannot help ourselves. When our eyes fall upon someone we like, our pupils enlarge, like it or not, nature makes our feelings clear. In fact, when it comes to the art of flirtation, our eyes are determined to reveal our secrets, entice our mates, and steal the show.
And surely the show stopper has to be the eyelashes? Long, lustrous lashes make our eyes all the larger, and in turn we appear all the more youthful. Nature is not always kind, and as we age, features such as the nose and the ears continue to grow, but our eyes remain the same. The lady who wants to maintain her youthful appearance must work to make her eyes seem bigger, in order to balance her features. Eyelash extensions are the perfect way to achieve this.
Though don’t be fooled into thinking that these kinds of extensions are only for those ladies interested in maintaining their youth. We have already spoken of Cleopatra, but who can forget the dazzling Hollywood legend so often associated with her? Who can forget Elizabeth Taylor’s eyes? When she starred as Cleopatra, her luxurious lashes were false ones applied whilst she played the part, however, lash extensions can create exactly the same effect for longer.
Of course, once you have the lashes, it is important to use them. A fluttering of the eyelash is one of the oldest and most beautiful ways to display an interest in someone. Indeed, women have been shown to subconsciously blink more frequently when conversing with a person they find alluring. So the next time you find yourself in the company of a handsome stranger, make sure you have some enchanting eyelashes to flutter their way.
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