Eyelash extensions are becoming the beauty statement of the
year and possibly the decade. According
to recent beauty industry reports, false eyelash sales increased while overall beauty
sales remained flat last year. There is
both a good side as well as a bad side that can develop when a beauty trend
takes hold and becomes massively popular.
Currently the ability to get eyelash extensions is much greater than it was when it first became popular in the United States about 9 years ago. The process of adding eyelash extensions was developed in Japan and was first adopted in large cities in the US. As demand grew for the process it became more widely available and now even most small towns have a salon offering the service.
With the growing opportunity to gain access to eyelash extensions there is sad realization that many will offer the service that are not properly trained. In this aspect, the bad side to the popularity of a beauty treatment requires consumers to do their homework. Making sure you chose a reputable technician or eyelash stylist is important. Get recommendations and chose salons that are willing to share pictures of their techniques online for you to view their work.
During the process, eyelash extensions are applied with surgical grade glue to the natural eyelash. The extension will fall off with the natural shedding of the real eyelash which is for most women a cycle of 4 to 6 weeks. Maintenance can vary according to the natural shedding time of a woman’s eyelashes and how well she cares for her extensions. Avoiding situations that will relax or loosen the adhesion of the extension will extend the wear time. Therefore, steam rooms and the use of oil based face products should be avoided. However, the care of eyelash extensions is relatively easy and few changes to a person’s lifestyle are required to get extended wear from them.
The “pros” of wearing eyelash extensions far out-weigh the cons according to those that are fans of the process. The ability to have beautiful, full, voluminous eyelashes 24 hours a day is one of the most popular reasons to get the extensions. Others are: shortening of the time of one’s daily beauty regime, lack of need to buy and wear mascara, younger looking eyes, and more confidence.
If you have been considering trying eyelash extensions it is
recommended that you do adequate research to find a skilled and qualified
eyelash technician. Many will offer consultations
that will expose you to the different types of extensions and offer an
opportunity to ask questions about the care of the extensions to get long
wear. EBK Beauty (Eyes by Kobe) has
always been a leader in the eyelash beauty industry and would be happy to
introduce you to eyelash extensions and answer your questions. Call us today for an appointment.
All photos by Kobe Ellis and rights and use of the photos are reserved.
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