And if you opt to get lash extensions applied by a pro, you don’t even have to wear mascara. Well, some people still do, but you're really
not supposed to. And it's unnecessary. With lash extensions, it’s a
whole new world out there, makeup and beauty lovers!top eyelash vendors
Eyelashes have definitely been gaining popularity these past few years. It seems as if every time you open Instagram, there’s an
influencer or celebrity sporting some luscious, thick, voluminous lashes
that miiiight not have been in place a few weeks ago. Some of these
looks would make Bambi himself, the original lash icon, insanely jealous
-- if fictionalized cartoon deer could feel such an emotion, that is.
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So it only makes sense that more and more lash artists seem to be popping up, too, to meet this relatively new demand. It generally costs
about $150 for a full set to be applied, and then around the $45 to $60
mark for fills, which are similar to how you might get fills at a nail
salon.
It's the wearer's responsibility to keep up with maintaining the look -- for aesthetic reasons and to keep the natural lashes healthy.
But if you know what to do, it's pretty low-maintenance.
By the way, those price estimates listed above are incredibly general. Some lash artists might charge closer to the $100 mark for a
first set, and some might be more in the $200 range. The same goes with
fills, and the price also depends on what kind of lashes the person is
requesting. Some artists offer classics, volumes, mega-volumes, mixed
sets or some combination of those options.
But getting back to the basics, these lashes are on trend, and they can really take someone’s look to the next level. People can still wear
other eye makeup, such as eyeliner or eye shadow, but they find they
might not need to: the eyelash extensions do so much for your overall
look, it’s almost overkill to go any further. Editor’s note: Can
confirm!
So, what’s it like to get lashes?
Well, before we get into all of that, let’s just square away one quick note: We’re not talking about buying a pack at the drugstore and
applying them ourselves. That’s a bit different, and those aren't
considered professional lash extensions, so we’ll touch on that in a
bit.
When you get your first set of lashes put on by a pro, you'll sit with this person -- well, you’re lying, and the artist is sitting -- for
at least an hour, or often two hours, as they work in close contact
with your eye, applying each individual lash.
Needless to say, this is why you’ll want to pick a lash artist who’s comfortable in this role, who has experience and expertise. A popular
misconception is that lash extensions are bad for your natural lashes.
But that’s not the case if they’re applied properly by the right person
with the right training.
When done correctly, application doesn’t hurt. Really, nothing should ever hurt! Fills are less of a time commitment than the original
application, and oftentimes, the wearer can just zone out for a bit and
wake up glamorous.
