Eyelash Extensions – They aren’t just for celebrities anymore.

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The hottest new fashion trend growing in the U.S is semi-permanent eyelash extensions. Wearers can have long, beautiful, yet natural looking eyelashes 24 hours a day, seven days a week without the hassles of mascara.
Eyelash extensions are being worn by A-list stars like Anika Noni Rose, Rap Star Trina, Angela Bassett, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman, Star Jones, Paris Hilton, Gwen Stefani, Lucy Liu, Naomi Campbell, Liz Hurley and Kim Kardashian.
Lush Lashes explain that unlike the old fake eyelash strips which were applied to the eyelid, the new semi-permanent eyelash extensions are applied directly to the individual eyelashes. The end result is a complete set of lashes that look and feel natural.
 
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FAQS

Synthetic Mink Extensions lengthens and thickens your natural eyelashes. Lush Lashes specializes in single strands of synthetic Mink eyelashes that are curved to replicate and enhance a natural eyelash. They are applied to individual eyelashes, one lash at a time, for a natural, elegant or dramatic LUSHious look. They are perfect for special occasions as well as for every day wear.

Yes. Our specially formulated bonding agent allows you to shower, swim, exercise, sleep and spa worry-free while wearing eyelash extensions. You can enjoy these lashes with little need to adjust your lifestyle. Please do not swim or spa for 48 hours after the procedure to allow the bonding agent to fully cure. After this, you can swim and spa – worry free.

No. Only a trained professional will be able to safely apply eyelash extensions. Unprofessional application (nail salons or unlicensed individuals) or self-application may cause eye injury or clumpy, unnatural looking lashes which can be painful and damaging to your natural lashes. Our eyelash extensions are applied one lash at a time to your individual natural eyelashes to achieve long, thick and natural looking or dramatic eyelashes. The procedure involves bonding the synthetic extension to your own natural eyelashes.

At Lush Lashes we require regular fills every 2-3 weeks. Each natural eyelash falls off every 60 to 90 days on average due to the natural growth cycle and is naturally replaced with the growth of a new eyelash. At any given moment, each of your natural eyelashes is at a different stage of its life cycle. A touch up is needed to replenish the lashes that have completed their life cycle, glue that has broken down or lashes that have grown out

It is not recommended as it is difficult to remove and can cause your lash extensions to look clumpy. This also hinders your lasher from working to her full potential due to build up. If you choose to wear mascara DO NOT USE OIL-BASED OR WATERPROOF MASCARA. Waterproof mascara along with any type of oil-based mascara will dissolve the bonding agent and cause the Lash Extensions to fall off. We do offer a product that is seals and offers a black look that works very well with extensions.

Your new Lash Extensions are long, thick and beautiful! Once applied, they last up to 4 weeks. Best of all, they are easy to maintain. Your Lash stylist will give you a detailed easy care maintenance instruction manual following your procedure. To maintain this look and extend the life of your lashes, follow these easy care instructions:

  • Do not wash eyes or shower for 24 hours after lash application. Do not swim or spa for 48 hours after lash application to allow adequate time for bonding.
  • Be gentle with your lashes.
  • Don’t touch your lashes or rub your eyes.
  • Avoid Steam 
  • Avoid oil-based products around your lashes and waterproof mascara. If you choose to use mascara use it sparingly and gently remove mascara with water-based eye makeup remover.
  • brush regularly 

You will lay comfortably with your eyes closed while your individual eyelash extensions are applied individually to your natural eyelashes; it takes about 120 minutes to apply a full set of eyelash extensions. The procedure is so relaxing and comfortable that many clients fall asleep. Regular touch-ups can be done in as little as 60 minutes.

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Hollywood has long since enjoyed extending their beauty with Eyelash Extensions. Models, dancers, actors and pageant contestants have been using eyelash extensions for years. Now, you can have them too. Because they look so real, anyone could be wearing them and you would never know!

Currently the FDA is not regulating eyelash extensions because the eyelash extensions are applied to the natural eyelash hairs and do not touch the skin. The primary ingredient in our HP-3 glue is the same ingredient used by plastic surgeons in the U.S. for suture-less wound closure. The application process is pain-free and relaxing. In fact, many clients fall asleep during the procedure. There is NO latex or Formaldahyde used in ANY of the products used by Lush Lashes.

Eyelash Extension Misconceptions

Questions have been raised on occasion in the media regarding the effects of eyelash extensions on natural lashes. Unfortunately many of the reports have not included complete facts and in depth information.

PROPERLY APPLIED eyelash extensions do not cause damage to natural lashes.
Situations where damage has or can be done to the natural lashes are typically caused by one of the scenarios below

A qualified, professionally trained, and highly skilled Lash Stylist will take great care in the application, and provide great results.

We Will Never Use

UNQUALIFIED professionals applying eyelash extensions. Lush Lashes believes it is irresponsible to sell eyelash extension products without requiring training. The application process, which requires the use of a strong bonding and long lasting adhesive and sharp tweezers near the eye area, is very meticulous. Only under the supervision of a well qualified Certified Trainer can a student learn how to properly position their hands, pick up the lash extension, isolate a single natural lash, and apply the lash extension safely and beautifully. In fact, a qualified trainer is trained to work with each individual’s specific needs to help him or her overcome weaknesses and utilize strengths. Even proper posture and table height is assessed.

Our trained Lash Stylists often see the work of an unqualified professional first hand and must repair the damage that has been done to the client. Below is an example of lashes applied by an untrained technician:

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After

Everyone wants a discount and yes, you can get your lashes done for $40 or $80 for a full set. But would you really want to? At this price, technicians have to speed through the procedure to maximize their time. This leads to poor quality work or short cuts. Groupons and Nail Salons should be a warning sign, I wouldn’t want someone who, one hour is doing a pedicure, and the next touching my eyes. Groupons can be a great thing just be sure to read reviews and do a little research.

FLARES AND ‘INDIVIDUAL’ LASHES applied as shortcuts. Flares, Clusters and ‘Individuals’ consist of attached groups of 3-8 blunt-end lashes, often with a knot at the end. These types of lash enhancements are designed to be applied to the skin using temporary lash adhesive for short term wearing. It has become known that some technicians are taking these lash groups and using a semi-permanent eyelash extension adhesive to adhere flares and individuals directly to natural lashes. Of course applying lashes in bundles like this will take significantly less time to apply to achieve a full look than a single lash by lash application, however this is an unhealthy method for natural lashes. These bundled lashes are far too heavy for a single natural lash to support. If applied to one natural lash they can break the natural lash and inhibit future re-growth. Alternately, if they are applied to multiple natural lashes to properly support their heavy weight, multiple natural lashes will be adhered together. Since natural lashes grow at different rates the flares will cause faster growing natural lashes to prematurely pull out slower growing lashes from the root because they are bonded together. This can result in permanent damage and lash baldness if done repeatedly.

leading to 3-4 human lashes being clumped together. Again, this comes down to training and quality. Lashes applied properly should be adhered one by one. One small synthetic lash is attached to one natural lash. If several natural lashes are adhered together because the technician has not been trained to isolate a single natural lash or is being too quick or too careless to do so, it can cause pain and, in the end, damage to the natural lashes. The pain will be felt a day or two after application as a faster growing natural lash begins to pull out a slower growing natural lash it is adhered to. While not significant pain (it can be equated to that of a small pin pricking sensation along the lash line) it is a sign that something is not correct with the application. Properly applied eyelash extensions should be seen but not felt. There should be no discomfort during or after application. Both of the examples demonstrated in the photos above show the effect of many lashes being adhered together however it can be much more subtle in appearance than these pictures show. Two single lashes adhered together may not be initially visible to you but a good technician will notice. A trained professional will not only isolate a single lash as they apply but constantly check throughout the application to ensure that no lashes are adhering together as they dry.