Falsies are great, mascara is meh, but what about eyelash extensions? All you ever needed to know

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Lash strips are so 2015.

That's right.
I said it.

If you want to fight me about it just give me a call and we can meet up in a dark alley somewhere.

But jokes aside, I'm serious.
As many of you know, I was blessed last fall to receive an amazing opportunity. I was employed by The Lash Lounge here in Lubbock as their makeup artist/receptionist, and it has truly been the most amazing thing I've ever gotten to do.
Among lots of other bomb perks I get here, my favorite by far is that I get free eyelash extensions.

Yes, it's true.
No, we're not hiring.
YES, they're the single most addicting thing that I've ever received.

Let me tell you a little bit about lash extensions.

So first of all, celebrities wear them.
They don't wear strip lashes, they wear eyelash extensions for the simple reason that
EYELASH EXTENSIONS LOOK SO MUCH BETTER. 

Which celebs sport these fab lashes?

Kylie Jenner

Kim Kardashian
Angelina Jolie
Megan Fox



and soooo many more!
Seriously, these are some of the most beautiful women on the planet, so maybe we should follow in their footsteps when it comes to lashes.

So, let's answer a few of the most FAQ's.


  • What's the process like?


It's the best thing ever. First of all, your technician will have a consultation with you to find out what look you're going for, and what lashes would look best on you according to your eye and face shape. You lay down on a bed (yes I said bed, like pillows and blankets and everything) in your own secluded room, and your technician then does your lashes. It takes about two hours, but most people (including myself) fall asleep.



  • Does it hurt?


NO. Oddly enough, it kind of feels good. Like you know how it feels like when someone plays with your hair? It's kind of like that, but with your lashes.


  • Will they cut my eyelashes?


NO. this is the strangest rumor I've ever heard. Here at The Lash Lounge, the technicians are trained to know what your natural eyelashes can hold, and your natural lashes are NEVER damaged, and certainly never "trimmed".


  • Can I still wear mascara?


Yes! That's the beauty of these things! You can pile on all the mascara you want to!


  • Should I get top and bottom lash extensions?


Most people just get the top lashes done, but if you're really wanting a dramatic look, the bottom lashes can be done as well.


  • Isn't it super expensive?


It's surprisingly affordable! For your first appointment when you get your full set, it costs $200.
It's just that first big initial investment, and after that, the refills only cost $50 each time.


  •  How long do the extensions last?


It's kind of like nail appointments. Your natural eyelashes shed and regrow every 3 months, therefore, eyelashes that have extensions on them will gradually shed and fall out, and after about 2-3 weeks, your lashes will look a little less voluminous. That's when you come back in and get a refill and BAM, they're fab again. So it's an ongoing process.


  • Why would I pay $200 for lash extensions when I can go to the nail salon or my hairdresser and get them cheap?


PLEASE NO LISTEN TO ME HERE: you get what you pay for. Don't believe me? Here's some pictures of what WILL HAPPEN TO YOU if you get your lashes done by an unlicensed, untrained lash technician.



Infections, glue clumping, and extreme natural lash damage are all results from going the cheap route. These make me cringe. PLEASE do not do this to yourself. I feel like I'm going to cry just looking at these.


  • What do good lash extensions look like?

Here's a before and after of my lashes done by our technician Nikki. For more before and afters, follow us on instagram @lash_lounge_lubbock



Now, honestly, I've always been a big fan of falsies. They were easy to wear, pumped up any makeup look, and made me feel fabulous.
Now, I would never go back to wearing strips.

This has shortened my makeup routine by about 10 minutes. Not having to put any mascara on, and then meticulously glue on a strip lash has changed my life.
And not to mention, they look so much better than falsies.

My lashes are seriously my life. Mine are really dramatic but that's okay because so am I.


I be riding in the car with the windows down like



But for real, the decision to get lash extensions will no doubt change your beauty routine.

So give us a call here at The Lash Lounge in Lubbock, and get ready to bat the lashes of your dreams.





Stay fab!
xoxo
Kassidy 


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