Eyelash extensions: advantages and disadvantages

An expressive, seductive look is an important secret weapon of every girl. And, of course, it becomes even more expressive with bright, beautiful eyelashes. The beauty of eyelashes can also be achieved with the help of makeup: a few strokes of mascara allow you to make eyelashes several times more voluminous. But if you want a more lasting result, as well as the ability to spend less time and effort on makeup, then perhaps you should increase your eyelashes.

Today, the eyelash extension procedure is no surprise. Faux lashes have gone out of fashion, then back in, topping the lists of fashion trends in makeup. Over the years, both materials and extension techniques have changed. And today, eyelash extensions are no longer the same as they were a dozen years ago. However, whatever you say, modern girls still line up for eyelash extension masters: after all, the service is in significant demand. Extensions can be very different: from the most natural to dramatic and voluminous. The shape and bend can be chosen for any eyes. But with the advantages and disadvantages of eyelash extensions, we would like to understand this article.

Benefits of eyelash extensions: what are they?

1. The first plus is that the eyes look expressive even in the absence of any makeup. This is very convenient for very busy girls, for all those who find it difficult to wake up early in the morning to restore beauty for half an hour. At the same time, if you are still an adherent of a nude make-up, then it is worth increasing a small volume so that too bright eyelashes do not look contrasting on a “naked" face.
2. The second plus was durability. Agree, even good waterproof mascara can fail, smear or partially crumble. After twelve hours of wearing makeup, mascara will no longer look exactly the same as after application anyway. But with eyelash extensions, this is more than possible. With artificial eyelashes, you can not be afraid of rain or snow, swim calmly in the pool or in the sea, and even go to the sauna. Imagine: you can enjoy all the delights of a beach holiday and not even think about what you have now with makeup.
3. If desired, if the volume is not enough for you, then you can gently finish the eyelashes with mascara. In this case, it is very important to use only water-based mascara, and not wax.

The main disadvantages of eyelash extensions: what are they?

In fact, there are quite a few drawbacks in eyelash extensions, even those girls who have been building eyelashes for years are switching to mascara or, for example, to easier options, such as eyelash lamination.

1. Artificial eyelashes stick together, break and fall out, irritate the eyes and provoke inflammation of the eyelids. And yet, there may be an allergy to the material from which the eyelashes are made. Therefore, it is very important to choose the extension master especially scrupulously and not trust the “home craftswomen”. There may still be an option when a good master in a good salon uses not very good materials.
2. With eyelash extensions, the process of eye makeup is much more complicated. You can paint your eyes with shadows and eyeliner and mascara, but all eye makeup should not contain oils. The same goes for makeup removers – oils dissolve glue for extensions. Liquid eyeliners in tubes after extensions will definitely not be for you: eyeliner particles will simply settle on the eyelashes and spoil them.
3. You need to make sure that you rub your eyes as little as possible and touch them with your hands. However, this also applies to girls with natural eyelashes. Excessive friction can cause lashes to fall out. The same applies to sleeping with your face in the pillow: now you should categorically avoid this and sleep exclusively on your back, in extreme cases, on your side. You need to wash off the make-up very carefully, using a cotton swab dipped in a make-up remover.
4. Eyelash extensions need regular correction, which should be done every 3-4 weeks. But it should be understood that after a couple of weeks, due to the natural renewal of eyelashes, your extension will not look as impressive as immediately after the procedure.
5. Extensions don't always look natural. Natural dark eyelashes are the same on the upper and lower eyelids. With extended eyelashes, this trick does not work: and the contrast between the upper and lower eyelids becomes too noticeable. And voluminous eyelash extensions look especially strange when you are at home, without makeup at all. And absolutely – if you have blond hair.