You just have to take a glance at any make-up counter these days and you’d be forgiven for thinking that as women we are obsessed with plumping up, maximizing and extending our lashes - well perhaps we are, just a little!
We already know that long thick lashes are not only a youthful trait but they also add natural drama to the eye - so here is my low down on the best eyelash options available to us today that are nothing short of shocking:
Lash extensions:
This process takes about two hours and promises over a month of fluttery, dark, extra long lashes. Applied in beauty salons across America, this treatment comes with a fairly steep price and a set of rules that if broken could put your promised month of fluttery fun in serious jeopardy! Prices range from $150 - $350 and the rules include not opening your eyes or talking in the application process, not getting your eyes wet for the first three days, no oil based cleansers and makeup removers and no waterproof mascara – water-soluble is allowed. If you intend to abide by the rules the remarkable result this process delivers is enough to make even your most loyal girlfriends green with envy!
Topical conditioning treatments:
Revitalash and Latisse are available through most dermatologists. Both guarantee longer thicker fuller lashes in six weeks. The formula is a conditioner that is applied to the eye once a day in the same manner that you would a liquid eyeliner. Originally developed for people with glaucoma - this formula in tests has proven to be affective for women with all sorts of eyelash complaints, whether they are short, fragile or thin! Prices start at $99.00 for 3 mls.
Plumping mascara bases:
Helena Rubenstein Vertiginous Mascara base has a polymer complex that promises to add fullness and curl before you even think about applying your regular mascara.
Magic lash by BioPharmetics, Inc has individual fibers that connect with your mascara to lengthen and thicken your natural lashes. As proven on U Tube this product can be applied several times for simply amazing results.
Eyelash Curlers:
Eyelash curlers have long been one of the secret weapons of Hollywood’s most glamorous crowd, maximize your lash potential by gently squeezing the eyelash curler from the roots of your eyelashes to the ends in small movements along the lashes to create a smooth and consistent curl.
Eyelash Perm:
Can’t be bothered curling your lashes – perm them – great for really straight or heavy lashes – choose from three basic shapes of curl and the practitioner will select the roller that is right for you. Costs around $50 and lasts about two months. The treatment takes about an hour. For added drama add eyelash tint to your procedure and skip mascara altogether!
Individual faux lashes:
By far the most natural looking of the temporary eyelashes on the market today. These look more difficult to apply than they really are. All you need is:
Pack of individual lashes
Tweezers
Hand held mirror
Duo eyelash glue (The black tinted glue is the best, as you don’t see it in the harsh light of day)
*All of these items can be picked up at your local drug store.
For an in depth lesson on individual eyelashes click on:
How to apply individual eyelashes - in beauty blog archive.
