Of course, being me, I had to hem and haw about it for months, ask a zillion questions, and then price-compare the service at local salons. I found prices ranging from $125 to $250 and different opinions about whether or not you could/should wear mascara with them and how often you'd need to get them touched up. I chose the cheapest one because it also boasted that you could go 3-4 weeks without touching them up. Plus I had a $60 gift card that made it more reasonable.
The application process for eyelash extensions is pretty hardcore. You lay on your back with your eyes closed, which was a bit odd. I had no sense of time passing. It took almost two hours for the aesthetician (Sofia at Beau Monde) to apply the lashes because each one is done individually and she mixed several lengths to make it look more natural. Here's the end result:
I'll admit, they were a little freaky long for me initially. People who can't wear contact lenses because of the sensation of having something on their eye probably wouldn't be good candidates for eyelash extensions because they're rather heavy. Once I got used to not rubbing my eyes when I was tired or scrubbing them in the shower, I liked the extensions. They do feel fancy, the way a fresh manicure does. People wanted to know if I changed my makeup or skincare. They kept asking what was different about me but they couldn't immediately place it. When I 'fessed up, they all wanted to try it. My mom and her friends even had their lashes done!
How is their longevity? Well, it's been about three weeks and they've held up fairly well. I've shed quite a few lashes and they're not nearly as thick as they were but I still got a compliment on them at Sam's today. Here's how they look now:
I'm trying to decide if it's worth getting them done again. It's $75 for a touch-up although if I go much longer, I suspect I'll be in for the full treatment again. What do you think?
