So, you have finally decided to take the plunge and get yourself some beautiful eyelash extensions. But how should you go about selecting your salon, and what should you take into consideration before you book an appointment?
As we have already discussed here, correctly applied lash by lash extensions by a qualified professional should not cause any damage to your natural eyelashes. Unfortunately, mishaps do happen in some less scrupulous parlours. Here are the things you can do to keep your eyelashes out of harm’s way:
Firstly, always make sure your technician has experience, and is insured. If the correct certification is not visible, do not be afraid to ask to see it! Lash by lash extensions involve the use of sharp tweezers near the eye area, as well as strong adhesives and other products. Your technician should have received training from a well-qualified and certified trainer, during which time they will have learned how to safely use and apply their products, how to position their hands, and how to safely apply each lash extension with precision and care.
Secondly, you should be aware of the variety of treatments there are on offer. here you can read about what is available. It is important to realise that the only treatment which won’t potentially harm your eyelashes is a lash by lash extension procedure, so make sure that this is what you opt for.
Thirdly, do not be seduced by false economy! When it comes to eyelash extensions, you cannot afford to be cheap. Avoid paying for cut-price lashes, applied by a technician who has to rush through the procedure to maximise profit. In these situations, it is quite common to see shortcuts taken, such as flares and “individual” lashes. Flares, individuals, and clusters are attached groups of three to eight blunt ended lashes, often found with a knot at the end. They are meant to be applied to the skin for short-term wear, but be warned, some dubious characters are applying them directly to lashes as a time-saver. This kind of bad practice can lead to permanent damage.
Lastly, keep a watchful eye out for shoddy adhesion, whereby three to four natural eyelashes have been clumped together. Again, this can be avoided by using a well-qualified technician. Your eyelash extensions should be applied one by one, to one single natural lash at a time. If your eyelashes have been incorrectly applied, you should start to feel a small amount of pain in a day or so, as your natural lashes grow and begin to pull. With correctly applied extensions, there should be no discomfort.
On a final note, you might also like to ask to see examples of a technician’s work, and if you can get a recommendation from a friend who has already had a good experience with a particular technician, even better.
