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Extension

The Process

Eyelash extensions are applied while you are lying down with your eyes closed on a comfy beauty bed for between 1 – 2 hours. After cleansing and priming your lashes, your bottom lashes are protected with eye pads and then lash extensions are applied one by one with medical-grade eyelash extension adhesive. A single natural eyelash is isolated and a synthetic lash is glued to the top of your own natural eyelash approximately 1mm from the eyelid, so neither the glue or the lash has contact with the skin. It is a very relaxing, non-invasive procedure and many clients fall asleep!

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Classic

Classic lashes are the original method of eyelash extensions – one extension is applied to each natural lash, creating a natural/mascara look.

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Hybrid

Hybrid lashes combine both classic and volume techniques in one set of lashes creating a non-uniform, textured look with a density somewhere in the middle of the two styles. A 50/50 mixture of classic and volume lashes are used to create a look that is fuller than classic but not as full as volume.

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Volume

Volume is a specialised technique where between 3 – 5 fine and lightweight lash extensions are applied on to each natural lash. This creates a fuller and fluffier look than classic lashes which is great if you have naturally sparse lashes or prefer a more glamorous look. Choose from 3D (natural look) or 4-5D (glamorous look).

Styling

I pride myself on styling to offer my clients their own bespoke look. I do this by assessing the client’s eye and face shape to create their perfect style, while carefully selecting suitable lengths and thicknesses of extensions in order not to harm the natural lashes.

I style your lashes in several different ways:

  1. Technique (Classic, Volume, Hybrid or Mega Volume)

  2. Thickness (ranging from 0.07mm – 0.20mm diameter)

  3. Curl (B, J, C, D)

  4. Length (ranging from 6 – 14mm)

  5. Style (Natural, Dolly, Kitten or Cat)

Half Set vs Full Set

Eyelash extensions can either be applied as a Full Set (80-100% coverage of the natural lashes) or a Half Set (50-60% coverage). The difference between the two sets lies in the density of lashes applied. A full set takes longer to apply as more extensions are used and will, therefore, look fuller and last longer than a half set and need infills less frequently.

Infills

Your natural lashes grow, so they will need a maintenance appointment after a few weeks. At an infill, outgrown extensions are removed and the extensions that naturally shed with your natural lashes are replaced.

Please schedule your infill appointments every 2 – 4 weeks to maintain your eyelash extensions. My maximum time limit for infills is 4 weeks – anything over 4 weeks is considered a full set.

Infills can be booked lite or standard infill depending on the time it has been since your last appointment and the amount of lashes you have left on. The more time you book, the more lashes will be applied and the fuller result you will get. To maintain a fuller look you may wish to consider more frequent infill appointments or booking a longer infill time.

Recommended infill timeframes:
Please note this is just a guideline – retention depends on your aftercare and natural lash cycle.

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Classic

Lite Infill – Recommended at 2-3 week

Standard Infill – Recommended at 3-4 weeks

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Hybrid/Volume

Lite Infill – Recommended at 2-3 week

Standard Infill – Recommended at 3-4 weeks

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Aftercare

The first 24 hours

Eyelash adhesive takes 24 hours to completely dry, so the first 24 hours are the most important time to ensure that your lashes will last.

  • Do not get your extensions wet.
    – Exposing your new extensions to any moisture, including steam (e.g. hot steamy shower, sauna, jacuzzi, facial steamer, hot steam when opening an oven door), will cause your extensions to fall out prematurely.

  • Do not use sunbeds.

 

Keep your lashes clean

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Don’t wear mascara on your extensions

Wearing mascara on your extensions will cause them to fall out prematurely. Also if you have volume lashes, applying mascara will cause the volume fans to close and they will lose their fullness and resemble classic lashes. The beauty of eyelash extensions is that there is no need to wear mascara! If you want to wear mascara on your lower lashes make sure it is non-waterproof.

 

Wash your extensions

Washing your extensions a few times a week helps to keep them looking fresh and last longer. It’s super easy and only takes a minute.

Here’s how

  • Pump a gentle foaming lash cleanser (which can be purchased at our salon) on to the cleansing brush that comes inside the box.

  • Gently work the foam into the lashes.

  • Rinse with water.

  • Pat eyes dry.

  • Brush your lashes with a mascara wand to make them neat and fluffy again.

 

Other tips to maintain your extensions

  • Oil breaks down eyelash extension glue. Therefore keep oil-based products away from your extensions and limit the use of oily products on your face.

  • Use oil-free eye make-up remover.

  • Brush your extensions daily to keep them looking neat.

  • Do not pick or pull your extensions as this will pull your natural lashes out.

  • Do not rub your eyes.

  • Avoid sleeping on your face.

  • Choose a felt tip or pencil eyeliner rather than liquid or gel.

  • When removing make-up with anything other than foaming lash cleanser, work around your lashes and don’t wipe over them.

Eyelash extensions are a way to extend the length and thickness of your natural lashes. Not to be confused with self-stick strip false lashes or individual clusters of lashes knotted together that are a single-event accessory, semi-permanent extensions are adhered one by one onto the natural lashes using a specially formulated adhesive that lasts a number of weeks.

Blink PN Lash extensions are very comfortable to wear and are so lightweight that you won’t even be able to feel you are wearing them. The look and feel is completely natural looking and real!

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