Re: False eyelashes vs mascara

fitfuninformed · ‎10-06-2010

I agree with those of you here not liking the look of false eyelashes. There are much more natural ones available than those that many of the hosts here on the Q wear. Some look like drag queens wearing them, which I understand some people (MALLY) think is a good look - NOT.

I'll never understand those that want their makeup/cosmetics to look so obvious. I mean let's face it, the more 'naturally' you can pull it off the better, right?

wildcat fan · ‎03-23-2010

I have a friend who gets her lashes done at a salon. She's a cancer survivor and shared with me that her lashes came out during chemo and never grew back. I think it's great that these services/products exist for someone like her who can afford it and it makes her feel good.

I think in some instances, the false lashes/extensions look good, while in others it's extreme. I've never tried them since I'm satisfied with mascara (and sometimes add a lash primer).

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

I wonder if she meant she had lashes professionally applied? I had lash extensions professionally done before the holidays last year. My intention was to keep up with them always. Typically you pay to have a full set done and then you have to have them filled in every 2-3 weeks. There are many styles to choose from and they are displayed and you pick what you want.

I never went and had them filled in because the whole thing was a pain. You have to make sure everything you use on your eyes is 100% oil free. That means any shadows, liners, cleanser, cream, make-up remover, etc.

Wearing mascara is much, much easier. I still do use the glue on extensions for special occassions but I wouldn't deal with them daily.

lulu1 · ‎03-29-2011

@wildcat fan wrote:
I have a friend who gets her lashes done at a salon. She's a cancer survivor and shared with me that her lashes came out during chemo and never grew back. I think it's great that these services/products exist for someone like her who can afford it and it makes her feel good.

I think in some instances, the false lashes/extensions look good, while in others it's extreme. I've never tried them since I'm satisfied with mascara (and sometimes add a lash primer).

I lost my lashes due to chemo, in June. I had lash extensions. I had them touched up every 2 weeks until last month. I now have enough of my own lashes to use mascara. Initially the extensions looked great and I was thrilled. Eventually the upkeep was $$$$ and time consuming.