All About My Lash Extensions

My lashes after a refill appointment

I have been getting lash extensions since August 2016, and I absolutely LOVE them! I love waking up to long, voluminous, and curled lashes. My natural lashes are thin, stick straight and point downwards. They are really sad. Lash extensions have simplified my morning routine/makeup routine. I typically don't wear makeup to work since I have to wake up so early, and I'm super lazy. Even though I don't wear makeup to work, I feel like my lash extensions help me look more put together without any effort.

After my refill appointment. I'll keep them dry for at least 24 hours

I've had people ask me if lash extensions are safe or if they damage your natural lashes. If done correctly, your lash stylist will use medical grade glue to adhere a single lash extension to a single natural lash. As long as you find a skilled and knowledgeable lash stylist there should be no damage to your natural lashes. Your natural lashes will continue to grow and will fall out naturally with the extension attached.

Definitely do your research when looking for a lash studio. Make sure your stylist knows what they're doing and are properly trained. If you have sensitivities to adhesives/glue I would make sure you get a patch test done to make sure you won't react to the glue they use to apply the extensions.

A full set of lashes can take about 2-3 hours to apply. After getting your full set of lashes, you should wait 48 hours before getting them wet. I wash my lashes with an oil-free foaming cleanser twice a day to keep them clean and free from oils which can break down the glue. I also brush through them with a clean lash spoolie after each wash. I usually go about 4 weeks before needing a lash fill. My refill appointments usually take about an hour. After my refill I usually only wait 24 hours before getting my lashes wet, and they hold up just fine.

Close up of my lash extensions. Looks natural!

There are a variety of different lengths, thicknesses, and styles of lashes to choose from. My lashes are slightly shorter at the inner and outer corners of the eye and are longer in the center of the eye which I find makes my eyes look bigger.

I personally have not had any problems so far with my lash extensions. I love them and will continue to get them, as long as I can afford them. Lash extensions are pricey, but for me they are totally worth it!