As you research the multitude of treatments that can enhance and beautify your eyes, you may have considered the idea that eyelash extensions could be the ideal method to highlight your gaze. Applying these artificial lashes raises many questions, which we want to answer so that you can decide whether or not to try the experience.
Why choose extensions over false lashes?
Extensions and false lashes are two extremely popular methods today. Let's break down these two alternatives, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Durability
Longevity is a very important factor for lashes. Here, extensions are far ahead for several reasons.
First, false lashes are temporary: you can't keep them on for more than a day. On the other hand, eyelash extensions last as long as your natural lashes, which is between 4 and 8 weeks.
Extensions have the advantage of durability: 1 – 0
Price
Let's be honest, false lashes cost next to nothing. You can expect to pay €4.70 (incl. tax) for a doe-eyed look for an evening with Beautélive false lashes.
False lashes can also be kept for several occasions, provided you clean them properly.
Eyelash extension sessions, however, are necessarily much more expensive. First, because it's a professional service, and second, because it requires technical skill to achieve a convincing result! So, already, forget about beauty salons offering a €30 application….
For a classic set of extensions, expect to pay between €100 and €180, depending on the salon and geographical location. We will revisit the price issue later in the article.
False lashes have the advantage of price: 1 – 1
Comfort
To put it simply, in terms of comfort, false lashes are not really the most appealing. First, because they are heavy and don't allow air to pass through, which can cause eye dehydration if used daily. It also happens that false lashes can come unstuck, which can occur more often than it seems.
Eyelash extensions, on the other hand, if well applied and of good quality, will cause no problems. And this will last for weeks before you need to go back for touch-ups.
Extensions have the advantage of comfort: 2 – 1
Application
As for false lashes, not everyone manages to apply them themselves, or at least, it can sometimes be complicated. Moreover, it should not be forgotten that they must be put on and taken off every day.
As for eyelash extensions, the application is relatively long. It lasts between 1 to 2 hours maximum. After that, you are set for 3 to 4 weeks before potentially needing touch-ups in case some lashes have fallen out.
Once the calculation is done, it becomes clear that it's much better to spend a couple of hours with a beauty professional than to struggle every day when trying to apply false lashes!
Extensions have the advantage of application: 3 – 1
Eyelash extensions are, in fact, more advantageous than false lashes. However, it all depends on your usage! Do you simply want long lashes for an evening? Then it's not necessarily worth getting extensions.
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How to care for your eyelash extensions?
Caring for your eyelash extensions might seem quite demanding. However, if you take good care of your lashes (especially by maintaining good hygiene focused on this area), you will only need to do it about once a month.
Within 48 hours after application
You now have eyes enhanced by your long princess lashes. However, you must now be careful, especially in the next 48 hours. Avoid hot water, steam, makeup removers, mascaras, and all oily products the next day.
In the weeks that follow
After that, you can resume normal life, but be aware that you need to maintain impeccable hygiene in this area. Your beauty salon should have given you a small lash brush (a mascara wand also works). The goal is to gently brush your lashes to keep them in order.
Preferably use mascaras adapted for extensions; these exist, and the price is not really different from more classic mascaras.
After a few weeks, your extensions will start to fall out with your natural lashes reaching the end of their life cycle. Refilling your lashes at your salon will then become an option (or simply removing them if you prefer). This is significantly cheaper and takes less time.
How long do eyelash extensions last?
The lifespan of your eyelash extensions will largely depend on the lifespan of your natural lashes. On average, this is 4 weeks, but it can extend up to 8 weeks if you maintain them correctly and if your natural lashes are healthy.
What is the cost of an eyelash extension application session?
For an eyelash extension application session, the price varies depending on the geographical location and the salon's reputation. Therefore, it is quite difficult to give you a fixed price. However, to give you a range, expect to pay between €70 and €180.
That said, prices can go up to €200 or €250 depending on the salons, which offer additional services.
What's important for you is to carefully consider the cost of lash refill sessions, which, even if they are much cheaper, still have a significant price.
What are the dangers of eyelash extensions?
We've reached the most delicate question in the article. First, remember that if the application is done correctly, you risk nothing for the health of your eyes. This is why we strongly advise against the €30 sessions that can sometimes be found.
The risk lies particularly in the adhesive used during the application. You risk allergic reactions if your aesthetician does not take the time to test the adhesive before applying it. While allergies are rare, they do exist. This is a real risk that should not be completely dismissed. Consult your doctor and your beauty salon.
Furthermore, if the application is done correctly and the adhesive is of good quality, it should not come into contact with your skin as it is simply there to bond the extension to your natural lash.
