How long do extended eyelashes hold?
Thick and long eyelashes with an elegant bend - this is the dream of every woman. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a charming look from nature, therefore, to achieve the desired, you have to resort to various cosmetic procedures. The most famous solution to the problem is mascara.
However, today an alternative method, called eyelash extensions, is becoming increasingly popular. For some women, this procedure is a novelty, which has already managed to acquire many myths and ridiculous assumptions. Before you refuse to build, it is best to learn more about it.
Features of the procedure
As can be understood from the very name of the procedure, eyelash extensions are performed in order to give the cilia greater length and volume. One of the main advantages of this method is the long-term effect, which can last up to one to two months.
Any woman once used mascara and is well aware of all its shortcomings. Such cosmetics, on condition of good quality and competent approach to its use, can really allow achieving an impressive effect by increasing the volume of eyelashes several times. However, the result will remain, at best, throughout the day. In addition, mascara is prone to drying and sprinkling, and can also leak from the slightest amount of water.
The procedure of eyelash extension allows you to solve the problem in one session, eliminating the need for daily use of mascara. In fact, it can be compared with gluing additional cilia on top of natural with tweezers and a special fixing fluid.
The materials used are generally fully synthetic. There is quite a lot of information on the Internet that, for example, squirrel fur can be offered for extensions. However, the natural basis is now almost never used, as it has a high risk of allergic reactions and other undesirable consequences.
For some, such a procedure may seem too unusual, which is why eyelash extension has acquired a lot of false speculation and myths. For example, it is often possible to hear that after the procedure, natural cilia begin to fall off, become more fragile and brittle, because of which you have to resort to artificial for the rest of your life.
In fact, this is not the case. Yes, the lashes of any woman, like any man, begin to fall out. That's just this process is in no way connected with the build-up, since hair loss is a natural process that takes place in our body. The appearance of such an opinion is due to the fact that during the removal of artificial eyelashes natural look more subtle and fragile, but they were so before the procedure. The thing is that a woman quickly gets used to watching in the mirror saturated and beautiful eyelashes, which were enlarged and do not remember the visual appearance of their natural cilia.
It is also erroneous to claim that the glue used to fix the material on the eyes has a strong negative effect on the body.
In part, such a flaw in the procedure does occur, but it is characteristic of any cheap cosmetics. In fact, if you are going to save on any lipstick, the same mascara, creams and scrubs, then they can also cause a lot of undesirable consequences.If the procedure for building up will be purchased high-quality glue, which was checked by cosmetologists, then you can not worry about your health.
The same can be said about the claims that natural eyelashes become brittle or break out at all during the procedure of building or removing artificial eyelashes. In this case, it all depends on the professionalism of the master, who will deal with you. Indeed, if you approach the issue unprofessionally, use cheap materials and not carry out preliminary training, you can easily spoil everything. On the other hand, if you turn to this pro, you will not find any negative consequences.
The most ridiculous is the opinion that the effect of artificial buildup will not last long. It is reliably known that, on average, the cilia will look fluffy and thick for at least 2-3 weeks, which, in comparison with the effect of mascara, is already impressive, and with the masterful execution of the procedure, the result will remain for 1-2 months!
Types of extensions
The result of the procedure, as well as its duration and complexity, may vary depending on what type of extension will be used. To date, there are three options:
- Full false eyelashes;
- Bundle method;
- Open-hearth extensions;
False eyelashes are a kind of classic that has gained wide popularity due to its simplicity.
This method can even be used by women on their own at home, as it is simpler, faster, does not require too much skill.
Overhead option is a whole range of artificial cilia, which is fixed with glue over the natural. Usually they are “put on” if necessary and removed before bedtime. You can use this method for a long time, completely abandoning the mascara, but this does not save you from the need to spend time on procedures every day, especially as gluing cilia will require a little dexterity.
Building a start-up method, and the more descendant, almost impossible to perform on their own without the help of a wizard. Both options also represent the gradual gluing of artificial hairs, however, compared with false eyelashes, this procedure is more time consuming.
The bundle method allows you to save the effect of voluminous eyelashes for about 1-2 weeks, and if the extension will be performed separately for each cilia, the result period is increased to 1-2 months.
How to ramp up?
If you decide to independently grow your eyelashes, then it is best to immediately abandon the beam or rayresnik methods. Of course, nothing prevents you from purchasing artificial materials and glue on the Internet, but even with proper skill you will have a hard time placing hairs straight and preventing them from sticking to each other.
For extension at home, false eyelashes are best suited. To carry out the procedure, in addition to the cilia themselves, you will need tweezers and glue. Very often, all this can be purchased in the form of a set, which is very economical and practical, since the fixing substance and invoice material from one manufacturer always combine well and guarantee a reliable result.
Then follow the simple steps that experts recommend:
- To begin with you should degrease the eyelids. Any makeup remover, primers, or a specialized degreaser is well suited;
- Remove false eyelashes from the package and put them to your eyes in order to understand how their size suits you. This should be done very carefully so as not to break or bend the hairs. If the false eyelashes are too large, they can be corrected with scissors. It should be cut from the outer edge, where the hairs are longer;
- Place the eyelashes on the paper and apply a special glue on them, which can be black or white. Black after hardening does not change its color and gives the eyelashes even more volume, and white becomes transparent. The fixing fluid should be sufficient, but it should be applied in a very thin layer. After that, you should wait about 30 seconds for it to freeze a bit and “grab”;
- Using tweezers for eyelashes, take the hairs by the tips and attach the base to the edge of the upper eyelid, starting from the middle. Glue the material should be on the natural lashes and in any case not on them. Press the false cilia from the inner edge to the outer for their better fixation;
- In order for the result to look more accurate, as well as to mask possible minor errors, the century should be treated with any usual liner;
Very often, women also have a question about how to properly hold tweezers.
Typically, experts recommend a free grip, which will allow as much as possible to control the movement and accurately glue the cilia. The main thing is that while the hand does not close the reflection in the mirror.
How long do they last?
The duration of the result depends on many factors: the quality of the materials used, the method of extension, the professionalism of the master, the proper care of the procedure field. In general, artificial eyelashes are much safer even the most expensive mascara, since they will last an average of 14 days to two months. Of course, in order to preserve their beauty, women must follow the recommendations of the masters, otherwise you may not be surprised that the hairs will begin to crumble quickly.
Another fairly frequent question: why do they drop out? If, for example, false eyelashes cease to hold, then the wrong glue may be the reason for this, or an attempt to place artificial eyelashes directly on top of the real ones.
In the case of the beam or the coulice method, poor fixation of the hairs is the result of the unprofessionalism of the master.
It is also worth noting that quite often the problem may lie in the women themselves, who do not follow the recommendations of the master and improperly care for the eyes.
Also a constant dilemma is the question of which cilia last longer. If you focus on the time of saving the result, you should pay attention to the beams, for example, such series as Trio Lashes, I Envy and Kiss. They tightly cover the bases of natural hairs and are securely fixed for a period of one to two months.
What to do to stay longer?
To keep the effect of the procedure as far as possible, it is important to keep the simplest precautions recommended by experts:
- On the first day after the procedure, beware of the slightest eye contact with water, or with any makeup. We will have to abandon the planned trips to the sea, wash our hair very carefully, so that splashing of water with shampoo does not fall on the cilia, wash with great care;
- In the future, using means for washing, choose only those that are water-based;
- If you decide to still use mascara to give artificial cilia the desired color and volume, avoid products containing oils. The fact is that fixing glue is very bad for natural and synthetic oily substances, so their entry can cause eyelash loss;
- It is also forbidden to rub your eyes, sleep face down on a pillow, check with your fingers or tweezers how well the hairs hold. In general, one should try to keep the contact between the cilia and the external environment to a minimum;
Proper care
It is a mistake to think that the simplest option, that is, false eyelashes, does not require any additional care.However, if you do not follow them, then soon they will no longer hold on and will acquire a very untidy appearance, the bending of the hairs will change, they will get dirty, they will easily break and crumble.
To avoid this, it is enough to follow a few simple rules:
- After removing the false eyelashes, remove the remnants of glue and all cosmetics from them. It is best to use a cotton swab dipped in a water-based makeup remover for this purpose;
- Lightly moisten a cotton pad with warm water, wipe the hairs with it and dry them;
- It is best to store them in their original product packaging;
Reviews
Today you can find very mixed reviews of eyelash extensions. The fact is that some women choose the services of too unprofessional masters, and also try to save money by purchasing cheap false eyelashes or glue for fixing them.
If you turn to a true professional and at the same time use really high-quality materials, you can be sure that the procedure for building up guarantees a very impressive and long-lasting effect. Women who approached this issue very well, speak positively about the procedure, noting that artificial cilia look much more effective than natural ones.
In addition, there are so many different shapes and colors of false eyelashes, which allows you to experiment and create even the most unusual and vivid images.
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