If you’re like many women, you’re probably interested in having lash extensions. After all, who doesn’t love sporting full, dark lashes? At-home lash extensions are essentially a set of synthetic lashes that you can apply with the help of a special adhesive. These lashes can stay intact for as long as 5-7 days if you do it right and if you care for it well.
Most of these false lashes come in small strips and you’ll need anywhere from 4-8 of these strips for each eye. With salon eyelash extensions, you can choose from either synthetic or animal-based fibers which will then be glued to your eyelashes to boost length, shape and volume.
If you’re wondering whether it’s possible for you to do your own eyelash extensions, the answer is YES! DIY eyelash extensions are very convenient, easy to apply and can be removed with the help of a tweezer.
Difference Between Lash Extensions and Falsies
Many people think these two are the same but they differ in application. First of all, falsies or false lashes are placed on the top of your lash line. On the other hand, lash extensions are placed under your natural lashes. Secondly, lash extensions use a special adhesive that you can easily apply and remove.
Advantages of Using At-Home Lash Extensions
At-home lash extensions offer a number of advantages. First of all, they look very natural. You can choose from various lengths and curl shapes. They complement natural lashes that have thinned out. On the other hand, do take note that some of these products contain chemical ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or hypersensitivity. You’ll need to do a patch test to be on the safe side. Finally, the lash extensions you can apply at home are generally heavier than the ones you can get in salons, and the weight may damage the hair follicles.
Getting Started
Doing your own eyelash extensions is a learning process and you probably won’t get it right the first couple of times. Here are some tips you may find helpful:
- Practice with the applicator wand. Use your applicator in a downward position to give you better control.
- Try mixing various lash types, lengths, thickness and colors to get natural-looking lashes.
- Keep practicing. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll make the whole process easier to do and a lot faster too.
Aftercare
To make sure your lashes last a long time, always wash your face and your lashes properly to remove oil and dirt. There are lash cleaners like shampoo or gels you can apply every 2-3 days.
Don’t rub your lashes. Rubbing them weakens the adhesive and will cause the lashes to fall out.
Final Thoughts
Doing your own lash extensions at home can be a little daunting at first. You’ll end up having to re-do them the first few tries. But with regular practice, you’ll get better at it. If you want to have professionally done lashes that look gorgeous on you, you can always start by going to a salon like the Amazing Lash Studio to get an idea of how they do it.
Check out this video on falsies and lash extensions: