Extended eyelashes - how to make, care, remove at home

In cosmetic makeup, there are various methods to lengthen and thicken lashes.... More recently, professionals have created another important procedure - eyelash extension. This is especially convenient for women who are busy all day at work, as well as those who often travel on business trips or attend important receptions and negotiations..

Extended eyelashes - pros and cons

The beautiful radiance of an open look attracts girls every day in this procedure. Artificial eyelashes are elastic and resilient, strong and flexible, so they are hardy, withstand strong winds, burning sun and rain. They are not easy to spoil, but with sudden movements it is quite possible to harm them.

Pros of eyelash extension:

• changes in the thickness, length and bend of the hairs can give naturalness and highlight the individual dignity of the face;
• lightning-fast desired result;
• rain, snow and flakes will not affect mascara;
• extended eyelashes make it possible to sleep longer because there is no need to dye eyelashes;
• such eyelashes have a long period of time of use;
• the adhesive is harmless when building up and does not cause allergies;
• rich assortment when choosing eyelashes;
• affordable cost of the procedure;
• you can give the eyes the desired shape;
• you can save on buying cosmetics;
• do not need to frequently adjust makeup;
• no need to use eyelash curlers;
• the number of cilia increases, protecting the eyes from sunlight and dirt.

Cons of eyelash extension:

• risk of harm to health;
• material costs for correcting or removing eyelashes;
• aggravation of eye diseases, photophobia, allergies;
• feeling of discomfort due to improperly selected materials or violation of the procedure technology;
• violation of usual hygiene procedures;
• sleep only on the side or back;
• a ban on the use of moisturizers and nourishing creams;
• the inability to visit the bathhouse, sauna because hot air and steam spoil artificial hair;
• swimming in the pool or sea should be careful so that no water gets into your face.

Types of eyelash extensions

Lakshmeysters name the popular types of eyelash extensions that many clients use:

• Natural look preferred most often because it is suitable for daily wear and the lengthening of the eyelashes is completely invisible.
• Fox species narrow-faced girls are more often chosen because it creates a slanting cut of the eyes.
• Squirrel view preferred by young girls, he raises the drooping corners of his eyes.
• Puppet view common and great for the celebration.
• Sparse view suits any age, after such a procedure the eyes look dignified and bright.
• Millennium - this look is simply necessary for photo models, eccentric girls because it creates an unusually attractive and vivid image.

Manufacturers make eyelash extensions of various lengths. Correctly chosen length will accentuate the beauty of the eyes and will not make the look heavy. If the purpose of the procedure is to attend a celebration, then they choose longer hairs, and on weekdays they wear medium-length extended eyelashes.

It should be borne in mind that long artificial hairs highlight large facial features, and such eyelashes will not work for a thin and oval face.

You need to know that the expressiveness of the look also depends on the curvature of the eyelashes:

• Curve C creates natural and flowing shapes.
• The D bend gives roughly the same shapes.
• The U curve is useful for creating a puppet look.
• Curving L and L ++ creates an open eye shape.

A voluminous look can be obtained using hairs made from different materials of different thicknesses and densities:

• Mink hairs are distinguished by their lightness, subtlety. Professionals recommend using such hairs for owners of brittle and damaged eyelashes.
• Silk eyelashes thick and fluffy in quality, which gives natural volume to the lashes. Recommended to everyone, without exception.
• Sable hairs They have the longest and fluffiest hairs, so it is difficult to wear them and it is not recommended for owners of weak eyelashes to extend them.

Professionals use hairs with a diameter of 0.1 - 0.25 mm. A 0.1 mm hair is glued onto natural fine and brittle hairs. A 0.15 mm hair is glued to create light volume, but a light touch-up is required to make the eye stand out.

2mm hairs will make the eyes look expressive and create a slight weight on the eyelids. 0.25 mm hairs are not often used, but in special cases, for maximum selection. Such an extension gives a special weight to the eyelids and promotes breaking of native eyelashes.

Classic eyelashes. A photo

Classic extensions are mainly intended for daily wear. And it consists in sticking one hair on each eyelash. The length and volume of your own eyelashes increases.

Outwardly, no one would suspect their artificial nature. The eyes look very nice and attractive. They are suitable for women of fashion of any age, with any shape of eyes and faces.

2D effect. A photo

With this effect, the laxmeister forms a special attachment: on each eyelash he sticks 2 artificial hairs with a bend not in one direction, but lay down at an angle.

The offered voluminous mascaras will not be able to create such a volume as such an effect. The look becomes especially attractive.

3D effect. A photo

If the client wants to build up eyelashes with a 3D effect, then the master sticks 3 hairs on each of her eyelashes, while he alternates them in length, color, bend. This effect gives voluminous, thick and curled lashes that last for about 3 months.

Some people think that such an effect makes the look unnatural, sorts out in expressiveness, but girls do not take this effect as a disadvantage.

4D effect

The figure itself indicates how many hairs the master grows. Here, 4 hairs of the finest material are glued to one real eyelash.

The appearance is transformed, artificial eyelashes with the properties of natural eyelashes are imitated.

5D, 6D, 7D effect

Extend 5, 6, 7 hairs per one native eyelash.

4D, 5D, 6D, 7D are not considered the main types of building, they are used when organizing competitive programs. They demonstrate the skill of a luxury master.

It is not advisable for ordinary clients to do them:

• The complexity of making such eyelashes and not every woman will be able to withstand such a working time (5-6 hours).
• Highly it is difficult to hold the required number of hairs with tweezersso that they do not stick together into one, experts believe that this is impossible.
• Long lying in one position, a decent price for work is not justified by the result... Eyelashes stick together and such heavy volumes are simply difficult to wear.

Fox effect

Professionals use three hairs of different lengths for this eyelash extension. Eyelashes are applied from the outer corner of the eyelid - the two largest hairs in length, and then short.

The professionals advise using the fox effect for girls with almond or round eyes to make them look more elongated. The look takes on an expression of cunning, mystery and sensitivity. This effect is not recommended for narrow eyes.

Natural effect

This effect is versatile and popular. The extended eyelashes have 2 lengths (6 and 8 mm or 8 and 10 mm) and are glued alternately. As a result, the eyes become very expressive.

It can be used by ladies at any age. This build-up looks the most natural, therefore, this option is chosen by many women of fashion.

Sparse effect

An interesting effect. Different lengths of eyelashes are the basis of the fashion. 1 long hair (can be colored) and 5-6 short hairs are glued.

The result is impressive, the eyelashes look very thick.

Puppet effect

The hairs are the longest, of the same length (12-15 mm), are glued to both eyelids and to both corners of the eye. These eyelashes look captivating and seductive. Masters recommend them to be worn by girls without complexes, girls involved in sports, actresses, to social events and special celebrations.

The effect is not recommended when creating makeup for older women, it will look strange. This effect is contraindicated for girls with round, small, almond-shaped eyes and with lowered outer corners.

Squirrel effect

The cilia are selected in two lengths - very long and very short. Eyelashes are lengthened by sticking first short hairs, then the longest ones up to 15 mm from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. The eye is visually enlarged.

Professionals recommend the squirrel effect for chubby girls and girls with round eyes who achieve such an increase in the arrow effect.

The squirrel effect is contraindicated for girls with a distant eye position. Lovers of oriental makeup will be pleased with this effect.

Hollywood effect

In the mid-30s of the last century, Hollywood used the eyelash extensions of the actress acting in silent films. This effect involves gluing 6-12 beams per eyelid.

For a more natural look, fewer bundles are glued, for a brighter look, a maximum of bundles are taken. This effect is suitable not only for famous, but also for ordinary girls.

Multicolor effect

With this effect, the fantasy of the master and the client works. Eyelashes of different colors and colors are taken, different transitions are made. This is a festive effect, it is distinguished by originality and singularity.

Suitable for fashionistas with original taste, who like to experiment with color, create a new image and work in show business.

Colored eyelashes. A photo

The controversy over colored eyelash extensions continues. Some think that they look vulgar and tasteless, while others prefer to turn to professionals who can create a real masterpiece from colored hairs.

They are suitable for attending any eventbut most of all - for special occasions, such as a wedding. With such eyelash extension, the image is quickly and easily refreshed and it is not easy to forget it in the future. Girls with such eyelashes always manage to draw attention to themselves.

Eyelashes with rhinestones

Decorate eyelashes with acrylic and glass rhinestones. Rhinestones in white, gold, blue and chameleon are popular with fashionistas. Glass rhinestones shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow.

Rhinestones are reliably glued to not very long, strong and elastic hairs. This effect can be used for celebrations and for every day. Great for graduates and brides.

Extension features

The eyelash extension procedure takes place in 3 main stages:

1. Cleansing the skin of the eyelids and eyelashes from the remains of fat and cosmetics.
2. Alternate gluing of artificial hairs to native cilia or eyelids using tweezers.
3. Removing the fixing material from the eyelids and eyelashes.

How eyelashes are extended in the salon

Step by step eyelash extension in the salon by a luxury master:

1. the effect that she wants to get is discussed with the client;
2. the shape of the face is being studied;
3. landing of eyes;
4. hands are washed;
5. a medical mask is put on;
6. degreasing of eyelashes and eyelids is carried out;
7. gluing a hypoallergenic adhesive plaster on the lower eyelids so that they do not stick to the upper eyelashes;
8. an eyelash or a bunch of eyelashes is taken with tweezers, half-dipped in an adhesive with an edge;
9. an eyelash is carried over a toothpick, removing excess glue;
10. the eyelash on the eyelid is separated with a toothpick, an artificial one is applied, retreating 0.5 mm or 1 mm from the root of the eyelash, applied to the outer corner of the eye and pressed for several seconds.

The time of the main procedures cannot be called exactly, because it depends on the volume of native eyelashes.Accordingly, it takes to complete the build-up:

• incomplete volume - 1 hour;
• classic (full volume) –2 hours;
• double volume - 2.5 hours;
• triple volume - 3 hours;
• "Hollywood" - 3.5 hours.

The average time for an eyelash extension procedure varies from 2 to 3 hours.

The cost of execution in rubles is on average:

• building up in full - from 1500 to 2500;
• in one and a half volume - from 1800 to 3000;
• in 2D volume - from 2000 to 3500;
• in 3D volume - from 2200 to 3900;
• lower eyelashes - from 900 to 1500;
• at the corners of the eyes - from 1200 to 1700.

The price range for such a procedure varies due to several reasons:

• what is the image of the salon;
• experience and professionalism of the master;
• the location of the salon;
• what quality materials are taken for work;
• from the complexity and development of individual build-up.

How to properly extend eyelashes at home

For home extensions, you should buy:

• bag with false eyelashes;
• packing cotton pads or tampons;
• high quality glue and tweezers;
• cardboard or plastic plate;
• any oil.

Preparation for the procedure:

1. wet the disc in oil in advance;
2. remove makeup;
3. degrease the skin around the eyes and eyelashes with soap or a special agent;
4. put their hair in a bun, pin up the bangs;
5. mark places for gluing artificial eyelashes with dots using a cosmetic pencil.

Step-by-step description of the procedure

The procedure goes like this:

1. open the package and select the eyelashes that are needed;
2. a small amount of glue is applied to the plate;
3. with tweezers, one or a bundle of hairs is picked up, dipped into the glue and glued to the outer edge of the eyelid, the amount of glue should be minimal;
4. the clamped eyelash is brought with tweezers to the intended gluing point;
5. with the other hand, they scrupulously press an artificial hair or bun to their own cilia;
6. hold for a few seconds;
7. further symmetrically build up the rest;
8. the same procedure is carried out with the second eye.

How to care for eyelash extensions

At home, masters recommend that girls follow certain care in order to maintain eyelash extensions in good condition.

They advise:

1. purchase and use a special eyelash brush, they must be constantly combed;
2. remove makeup very scrupulously so as not to rub and break the eyelashes;
3. water from the face is removed with a dry towel with wetting movements;
4. do not touch your eyes, avoid putting your face in a pillow while sleeping, reduce the time for taking water treatments;
5. you cannot use an oil base for makeup, it spoils the glue and eyelash extensions fall behind prematurely;
6. you need to give up eye cream;
7. you cannot curl eyelashes with mechanical and thermal means.

How to wash properly. Is it possible to wet

Washing with extended eyelashes is quite inconvenient, because you need to wash very carefully so as not to damage them. It is necessary to use products that do not contain oil. These are light gels and special foams.

After the procedure, the master himself will give advice on what specific products can be used by the client to care for eyelash extensions. You can choose your own cream of light liquid consistency. This cream will not soften the glue and will not spoil the quality of the eyelashes.

Washing algorithm:

1. the whole face is moistened with water at room temperature;
2. apply the foam, avoiding eye contact;
3. remove cosmetic makeup with micellar water using a cotton swab, wiping strictly from the inner corner to the end of the eyelid without touching artificial hairs;
4. with the pad of the index finger, wash the eyelashes in the direction of their growth;
5. gently with a soft towel with a blotting movement, remove water from the face and eyes;
6. after natural drying, the eyelashes are combed with a brush.

How to comb your eyelashes

The brushing procedure is carried out at least 4 times a day with a special brush with soft fibers. It is better to comb the hairs after washing, because they are more obedient and will take on the same look as you comb.

You need to comb your eyelashes as follows:

1. a finger is placed under the extended eyelashes;
2. each eyelash is combed from root to tip;
3. incorrectly curled eyelashes are corrected.

You can not comb wet eyelashes and press hard on thembecause they will break and even come off.

How to do and remove makeup. Can I paint with ink

When extending eyelashes, both make-up is applied and removed using certain cosmetics. And for both procedures, the main thing is to find a product in the composition that does not have oil. The choice is not small.

Applying makeup on the face:

1. first, cosmetics are carefully removed so as not to hurt the hairs;
2. apply a liquid foundation to the eyelids without touching the eyelashes;
3. dry shadows are carefully applied;
4. the eyeliner is drawn without touching the artificial eyelashes;
5. eyelashes are powdered to increase volume, mascara is applied to the tips of the eyelashes;
6. after drying the mascara, comb the cilia;
7. a cream or serum is applied to the face without touching the eyelashes;
8. careful face correction is carried out with the help of cosmetics.

To remove makeup, certain rules are also observed:

• wet sponges are harmless, they prefer to use them;
• make-up is removed without pressing and rubbing along the eyelashes;
• make-up removal is done quickly and easily with micellar water;
• at the end they wash themselves with warm water and wipe their face with a towel.

You can dye extended eyelashes, but you need to buy mascara without oils and waterproof, so that you can easily remove it later. The color of the mascara can be chosen differently and black, and blue, and brown, and purple. You need to paint extended eyelashes without pulling them tightly or bending them.

How to wash your hair

Having extended eyelashes, you must follow the rules for washing your hair. In order not to damage artificial hairs, you must first prepare detergents: shampoos, balms, and a towel.

The head is washed, as it was before, but always throwing it back.

Long hair during shampooing is not lowered onto the face, as it is heavy and can break the eyelashes. Wipe your head with a towel so that they do not touch your eyes with extended eyelashes.

How to sleep

During sleep, they take positions that are difficult to control during sleep. But with such eyelashes, you need to develop the habit of not sleeping on your stomach, but sleeping only on your back and side.

At the same time, beware of breaking the eyelashes at the corners of the eyes in the lateral position, and you can leave them on the pillow on the stomach.

What not to do

You need to follow a number of rules and not do the following:

• sleep on your stomach because you can break your eyelashes if you bury your head in the pillow;
• touch eyes, as a result of such actions, artificial eyelashes can be damaged;
• wash with greasy productsas they dissolve the glue;
• use waterproof carcasses, they are difficult to wash off and they lead to loss of native eyelashes and worsen the appearance of extended ones;
• use curling tongs, because you can set on fire and damage the cilia;
• use acidic substancesthat dissolve the glue.

Is it possible to go to the solarium

Girls love to visit the tanning salon, so you need to know that a rare visit to the tanning salon will not damage your eyelash extensions. You can visit the solarium 2 times a week.

Is it possible to the bath

It is not forbidden to visit the bathhouse, the temperature should not be higher than 85ᵒ- 90ᵒ.

Is it possible at sea

The seawater carries destruction with extended eyelashes, it is proven, but swimming in the sea is not prohibited. After seawater, the cilia are cleaned with filtered water, and dried naturally or with the cold air of a hairdryer.

Eyelash fixer and brush

After the extension procedure, the beauty of the resulting effect lasts for some time. For the long-term preservation of beauty, fixers have been created, which are sold complete with a brush. They improve the beauty of eyelashes, restore natural hairs, their strength, firmness and elasticity.

Apply fixers after 2 weeks after the extension procedure, and then every day - for attractiveness and creating a well-groomed look, they cover all the hairs. Thus, each eyelash receives the amount of the desired drug.

The gel is used after each wash because it is washed off with water. Many brands offer protective gels: "Lovely", "Vivienne Longer Extension Coating", "Thuya", "I-Beauty" - unique products with a protective function, fixing, enveloping and protecting eyelashes from the external environment.

How long eyelashes hold. How is the correction done?

The extended eyelashes last for 2-3 months. The time of the correction depends on the growth of the eyelashes and their partial loss. Correction is carried out in two ways: by eyelash and beam. Glue the new hairs to the real ones as soon as they grow.

The first correction is performed after 30 days., if there was an eyelash extension method, and if the beam method, then after 2-3 weeks. After three to four corrections, the eyelashes are completely removed. Then take a break from 1 to 2 months.

When correcting:

1. comb eyelashes, reveal weak cilia;
2. treat each eyelash or bunch with a dissolving cream, degrease;
3. eliminate all artificial hairs on highly grown eyelashes;
4. new artificial material is glued in place of free natural eyelashes, distance 1 mm from the roots.

Eyelash extension has no limits. Fashionistas can carry out this procedure as many times as they want.

What to do if they fall out

Natural eyelashes fall out due to the laws of nature, and not because eyelashes have been extended. They drop out from every person. The native eyelash fell out along with the artificial one because they are glued to each other. But eyelash extensions can also fall out due to self-peeling.

To preserve eyelashes you need:

• comply with the conditions for the care of artificial eyelashes;
• use special mascara;
• carry out make-up removal with a special tool;
• protect eyelashes from overheating with dry, hot or damp air flow.

How to remove eyelash extensions yourself

Remover is a gentle and delicate product. It can be used by girls with sensitive skin. Remover is a gel, lotion, liquid, paste, cream.

Removal of eyelash extensions occurs according to the following rules:

1. cleanse the eyelids and moisturize;
2. the lower eyelid is sealed with special tape;
3. apply 3 layers of Debonder with a cotton swab to the entire eyelid;
4. wait a little and remove hairs;
5. the debonder is removed with a wet cotton pad;
6. cleanse the eye area with a non-alcoholic degreasing agent.

The way to remove eyelash extensions with castor oil is effective and useful, but it takes more time, the whole night. But in the morning they are easily removed from the eyelids.Using castor oil, girls accelerate the growth of their own eyelashes, lengthen and make them thicker. Castor oil is part of eyelash care products.

Is it harmful to extend eyelashes

Eyelash extension does not do much harm, but sometimes your own eyelashes deteriorate, they break off under the weight of artificial ones, the bulbs of natural eyelashes are damaged, the means for gluing eyelashes can spoil the structure of the hairs. Doctors and cosmetologists come to different conclusions, but they all agree on one opinion - each girl decides for herself what to do.

Contraindications and consequences

Medicine has no contraindications against the procedure, if there is no allergy to glue and the material from which the artificial hairs are made. There is also an individual rejection of such materials and products, but basically everyone can extend eyelashes.

Contraindications:

• with thin and brittle native eyelashes;
• sensitive eye skin;
• people prone to allergies;
• medical contraindications.

In the first case, there is a risk that they will have a short wearing period due to the fact that they will not hold on tightly. It will be difficult to see the cilia, the look will be bald, expressionless, and since the eyelash grows in an average of 210 days, it will be difficult to recover.

With sensitive skin of the eyes, they can turn red, itch, and pain in the eye area can appear. This phenomenon will always be, therefore, the procedure is contraindicated. The skin should be perfectly healthy.

Cosmetologists unanimously say that the extension procedure is contraindicated for allergy sufferers, serious consequences are possible.

There is an opportunity to spoil your eyesight, to lose your eyelash bulbs altogether and they will no longer grow. Before you start building, you need to make sure that there is no allergy to the material and glue.

Medical professionals, in turn, prohibit making build-up with conjunctivitis, blepharitis... The glue will negatively affect the disease, it can progress. The time of contraindication depends on the fact of recovery. First you need to cure the disease, and then you can do this procedure, but only with the permission of the doctor.

Is it possible for pregnant women

The first 3 months of pregnancy cannot be extended because important life processes are taking place in the baby's womb. This procedure can cause pathology or loss of the child, but after 12 weeks, this procedure can be done.

Gynecologists prohibit eyelash extensions at 9 months... Puffiness may appear on the face, arms and legs, pressure often jumps. The eyelids can become irritated and inflamed. The procedure requires a horizontal position for 2 hours, which is difficult for a pregnant woman to withstand.

Any physical or emotional stress in the last month of pregnancy can cause premature labor.

The extension procedure for pregnant women allows you not to use cosmetics, but at the same time look well-groomed. There are materials that do not contain toxic substances, they do not enter the bloodstream and will not harm the fetus. All risks can be eliminated by knowing the composition of the materials and the consequences. Masters definitely warn about pregnancy.

If the expectant mother is feeling well, the master offers the best extension option - piece by piece. It fixes firmly and lasts for a longer period.

Professionals lift the eyelids at the corners of the eyes using innovative 2D and 3D technologies, increasing the volume of the eyelashes and creating an expressive image of the client. Tufted eyelash extensions can be used by healthy girls in the first 3 months and the last 3 months of pregnancy.

A negative phenomenon with this method is a significantly shorter service life of the beam eyelashes, which leads to a defect.

Is it possible to build up during menstruation

Professionals do not undertake to do extensions during their monthly days, because in most cases the hormonal surge does not allow a quality procedure to be carried out. The cilia may fall off immediately.

If there are lenses

Experienced luxury dressmakers will not advise resorting to the eyelash extension procedure if the client wears lenses because they constantly need to be removed and put on. In this case, the eyelashes can be damaged, and the inflammatory process of the eyes can begin. But that doesn't stop many girls. On the advice of the master, after eyelash extension, they strictly follow the rules for caring for them.

Lenses are removed prior to extension and removalto keep glue and vapors out of the lens. While removing the lens, very carefully hold the extended eyelashes. Observe hygiene and accuracy.

Allergy to glue

The appearance of allergies depends on the immune system of each girl, how her body perceives the cosmetic procedure. And he can reject chemicals, and allergy symptoms appear.

Extension glue is used transparent and black. It is clear that better to use transparent. Because it is without dye... The material from which the hairs themselves are made is not toxic at all, allergies due to its use are extremely rare.

To extend eyelashes or not is the choice of every girl. Before carrying out eyelash extension, they should think about whether it is worth doing it or not, and do not be shy about their inexperience in this matter. Be sure to take into account the advice of professional cosmetologists!

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