Full and flirty lashes are the ultimate beauty weapon. Give your face an instant lift with permanent or semi-permanent eyelash extensions for fuller, more luscious-looking peepers!
Semi-Permanent Lash Extensions
A synthetic-style fibre polyester thread material is applied individually to add length, thickness and fullness to natural lashes. They’re curved on application to replicate natural lashes. The polyester thread-like materials are available in different lengths and can last around a month, depending on the natural growth cycle of your eyelashes.
The procedure takes an average of 60 to 90 minutes for a full set, with 30 to 80 lashes per eye (a handy tip is not to have a coffee before you go in!). The individual lashes are carefully applied with tweezers and a special bonding agent. This should only be done by trained professionals so don’t even think about doing this at home!
To make the look last, touch-ups are available every two to four weeks, taking up to 45 minutes a session. Try to avoid rubbing eyes and be extra gentle with them. You can still wear eye makeup like eyeliner and eyeshadow but try to avoid using mascara to preserve the look of your lash extensions – in any case, you won’t need to wear mascara after your eyelash extensions!
Permanent Lash Extensions
An eyelash transplant is a very delicate procedure, needing a highly skilled and experienced surgical team. Hair for the permanent extensions can be harvested from your head (scalp) with Follicular Unit Extraction or Stereoscopic Follicular Unit Strip, which is used under local anaesthesia.
These follicular units are then processed in order to ensure the direction growth of each hair is like that of natural lashes. Under local anaesthesia, micro-incisions are made on the lid and each hair is implanted micro-surgically. The procedure lasts around one hour. Bruising is minimal and the best results are visible in 6 to 12 months. Your new lashes will continue to grow so they need regular trimming. This procedure is not only popular among devout beauty goers but also those who have lost lashes due to a medical condition or accident.
