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Anyone get lash extensions

KKJ — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:44:46 GMT

at a salon? I've been interested in getting it done as I have very sparse lashes. Does it damage your real lashes and what's the upkeep? Appreciate any info from those who've had it done. I've tried every lash growth serum there is with no results so am looking to go the extension route.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

Still Raining — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:41:52 GMT

Used to get lashes and eyebrows dyed (think semi-albino) and it makes a lot of difference. Never dared have extensions put on.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SilleeMee — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:08:24 GMT

I've never had extensions because the glue will dry out your natural lashes, cause them to break off and eventually cause thinning. The upkeep is just too much...too much time and money wasted.

I use Careprost (Latisse generic) and my lashes have never looked this good...nice, thick and long. I don't even wear mascara any more because my lashes look that good.

You can try Careprost from AllDayChemist. No Rx is needed. They will ship free 2 bottles of it for $34. That's about a 60-day supply and a long enough period of time to see results. Careprost contains the same active ingredient (bimatoprost) as Latisse which is a Rx-only drug at a cost of $120 per bottle + your copay + doctor visit.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

KKJ — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:19:02 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
Used to get lashes and eyebrows dyed (think semi-albino) and it makes a lot of difference. Never dared have extensions put on.

I have thought about doing this as my lashes are light brown AND sparse, but was concerned about the dye being toxic. Is it similar to reg. hair dye?

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

KKJ — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:22:32 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I've never had extensions because the glue will dry out your natural lashes, cause them to break off and eventually cause thinning. The upkeep is just too much...too much time and money wasted.

I use Careprost (Latisse generic) and my lashes have never looked this good...nice, thick and long. I don't even wear mascara any more because my lashes look that good.

You can try Careprost from AllDayChemist. No Rx is needed. They will ship free 2 bottles of it for $34. That's about a 60-day supply and a long enough period of time to see results. Careprost contains the same active ingredient (bimatoprost) as Latisse which is a Rx-only drug at a cost of $120 per bottle + your copay + doctor visit.

Will def. look into this as I've tried every other lash serum with no results. Do you apply it only at night?

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SilleeMee — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:38:40 GMT

@KKJ

Yes, apply Careprost at night.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SahmIam — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:54:22 GMT

@KKJ My stylist gets them and the difference is amazing. She has tiny, short lashes that make her eyes look bald (does that make sense) since you can't see them. She doesn't get anything dramatic/super long; instead she gets what a most of us have if using a lengthening and volumizing mascara. Worth it to her.

Now, the GLUE is what you need to be careful of. She reacted to the first 2 types of glue her lash person used. That's the biggest issue I've heard from those who get them. Also, make sure you don't go super long as they will sag. Last, you can't use eye makeup remover on your eyes; you have to clean your eyes in a different way and for some, it's simply too much work.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

Ms tyrion2 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:50:02 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
@KKJ My stylist gets them and the difference is amazing. She has tiny, short lashes that make her eyes look bald (does that make sense) since you can't see them. She doesn't get anything dramatic/super long; instead she gets what a most of us have if using a lengthening and volumizing mascara. Worth it to her.

Now, the GLUE is what you need to be careful of. She reacted to the first 2 types of glue her lash person used. That's the biggest issue I've heard from those who get them. Also, make sure you don't go super long as they will sag. Last, you can't use eye makeup remover on your eyes; you have to clean your eyes in a different way and for some, it's simply too much work.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!

That is not precisely true @SahmIam .

I wore lash extensions for about 2 years. You can use makeup remover to cleanse as long as it is a non oil based product. My creamy cleanser worked fine. You are not wearing mascara, so an oil based product is not needed anyway.j

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SahmIam — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:54:51 GMT

@Ms tyrion2 wrote:
@SahmIam wrote:
@KKJ My stylist gets them and the difference is amazing. She has tiny, short lashes that make her eyes look bald (does that make sense) since you can't see them. She doesn't get anything dramatic/super long; instead she gets what a most of us have if using a lengthening and volumizing mascara. Worth it to her.

Now, the GLUE is what you need to be careful of. She reacted to the first 2 types of glue her lash person used. That's the biggest issue I've heard from those who get them. Also, make sure you don't go super long as they will sag. Last, you can't use eye makeup remover on your eyes; you have to clean your eyes in a different way and for some, it's simply too much work.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!

That is not precisely true @SahmIam .
I wore lash extensions for about 2 years. You can use makeup remover to cleanse as long as it is a non oil based product. My creamy cleanser worked fine. You are not wearing mascara, so an oil based product is not needed anyway.j

@Ms tyrion2 You are correct; oil based anything is the issue (some use Vaseline or cold cream and that's no-no too). Thank you for pointing that out!

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

skittles2 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:59:34 GMT

@SilleeMee

Hi, Thank You for the info.I'm going to try it. Have you tried Rodan and Fields" Lash product. it's expensive, about $150?

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SilleeMee — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:01:52 GMT

@skittles2 wrote:
@SilleeMee

Hi, Thank You for the info.I'm going to try it. Have you tried Rodan and Fields" Lash product. it's expensive, about $150?

You're welcome @skittles2

I have not tried R&F's.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

tsavorite — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:58:20 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I've never had extensions because the glue will dry out your natural lashes, cause them to break off and eventually cause thinning. The upkeep is just too much...too much time and money wasted.

I use Careprost (Latisse generic) and my lashes have never looked this good...nice, thick and long. I don't even wear mascara any more because my lashes look that good.

You can try Careprost from AllDayChemist. No Rx is needed. They will ship free 2 bottles of it for $34. That's about a 60-day supply and a long enough period of time to see results. Careprost contains the same active ingredient (bimatoprost) as Latisse which is a Rx-only drug at a cost of $120 per bottle + your copay + doctor visit.

I second this....I have been using the Careprost from AllDayChemist now for several months. My lashes are growing in fuller and longer! Very happy and the price can't be beat. Plus no glue or issues with maintenance having fake lashes put on.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

GenXmuse — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:59:51 GMT

Does Careprost make your eyelashes grow darker at all?

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bathina — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:47 GMT

I've done the extensions and they look nice, but I found the up keep to be costly and time consuming (which is the main reason I stopped having gel nails)

When the individual lashes start to fall out, it looked funny.I

I have used Careprost and Latisse and that helps, but makes my lids oily. I've had my lashes dyed and permed and also tried magnetic lashes which I trashed after trying unsuccessfully to apply them.

I now use Better Than Sex mascara on my stubs and let the chips fall where they may.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:04:41 GMT

@GenXmuse wrote:
Does Careprost make your eyelashes grow darker at all?

@GenXmuse

I believe it does make lashes darker. My lashes are normally black so I really can't say it happened to me.

This info is for Latisse. But it's the same as Careprost's active ingredient.

http://www.latisse.com/WhatToExpect.aspx

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

GenXmuse — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:22:40 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@GenXmuse wrote:
Does Careprost make your eyelashes grow darker at all?

@GenXmuse
I believe it does make lashes darker. My lashes are normally black so I really can't say it happened to me.

This info is for Latisse. But it's the same as Careprost's active ingredient.

http://www.latisse.com/WhatToExpect.aspx

Thank you so much! Due to an autoimmune condition, my eyelashes and eyebrows fell out and when they grew back they were very, very light and I have dark brown hair. Worth a shot!!

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:25:24 GMT

@GenXmuse

Careprost has made my lashes sooOO long that I have to trim them with scissors!...LOL!

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

GenXmuse — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:27:33 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@GenXmuse
Careprost has made my lashes sooOO long that I have to trim them with scissors!...LOL!

I can't even imagine! I'll order some for sure. I have been using Rapidlash which has helped but there's only so much it can do after 8 months. Time to bring out the big guns!!

thanks again.

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:45:58 GMT

You're welcome @GenXmuse

Re: Anyone get lash extensions

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:36:37 GMT

I had them applied at a salon that only does lash extensions. I never went back to have them filled in or re-applied. The entire thing was a complete pain to me.

I liked the way they looked but the upkeep was too much in both time and money. It was $50.00 every 2 weeks or $75.00 if you waited until 3 weeks to go for the maintenance.

Every single thing you use on your eyes has to be 100% oil free. All make-up remover you use on your eyes and eye-liner have to be oil free. They recommended the Garnier Micellar Water (pink) and I had to research oil free eyeliners.

I am not one to use a special eye make-up remover. I just use my cleanser over my eyes so having to add that step was a pain and that remover started to break my skin out around my eyes, which is what usually happens when I use an eye make-up remover.

The lashes will start to fall out and when that happens, it just looks a mess to me.