Extensions Please?
I love this phrase, especially since I desperately rely on it when I’m attempting (but often fail) to act as if I have writer’s block with my English professors or when I’m purposely running behind on interviews for my articles due the next day for the school newspaper.
But this time around it has nothing to do with my college career or my professional skills at procrastination. Instead it’s about my actual appearance. While many might think of hair extensions, I’m actually implying eyelash extensions.
One thing many Asian girls can relate to is that we either have ridiculously thin and or short eyelashes. I know I do and mine in fact slant down instead of curling up. Eyelash curlers? Been there, done that – all just to pinch the skin around my eye and be a grouch the rest of the day.
Mascara never seems to work for me either. I’m not sure whether it’s my absolute clumsiness or the fact that lashes really can’t extend twice as much like the commercials say. Maybe it’s both, but I’ve almost come to the point where I give up.
So for a long time, I thought glamorous eyelashes are just something I won’t be able to attain. Ever. However, an article written by Jan Masters, a wonderful fashion/beauty writer for Vogue Nippon, raised my hopes. She mentioned her recent love with her new long lashes which she got extended at a beauty salon.
For those who aren’t familiar with extensions, they’re basically fake lashes that licensed professionals glue onto your real lashes so they fall out at the same time your real ones do. Unlike the do-it-yourself extensions, these actually look real and make your lashes feel thicker, longer and naturally fuller.
I didn’t think much of these lashes at the time, especially since I wasn’t willing to afford something that sounded so very pricey for a teenager. But it got me thinking that by enhancing my lashes for a few hundred dollars would be worth so much more than spending mornings vigorously trying to apply mascara (which always seem to clump together anyway) and all the frustration I get on why my adamant lashes won’t curl.
So what do you think? Have you ever gotten extensions? I’m still looking for other ways to make my eyelashes somewhat more stylish, so if you have any suggestions, please tell me. It always helps to have others advice.
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i say go for it! long eyelashes are some of the most coveted things in the world, haha. and if you really can’t make your lashes seem longer, it will probably be worth it. though i do suggest trying neutrogena healthy volume mascara. it’s really great!
Yes! Do it! Although my lashes aren’t too short, I have the same problem in terms of that it slants down. They’re quite thick too as I have thick hair, so when I use eyelash curlers they don’t last as long – annoying!
I’d get eyelash extensions too if I weren’t on such a tight budget. If you have the money to spare then I say go for it!
I’ve never had extensions but think my Shu Umeura eyelash curler is amazing! I use falsies rarely because I’m just so lazy!
Be careful!
I don’t know about extensions. Do some research first please so you don’t lose the lashes you do have =) I just came across your blog and I really like it! I will be back for more.
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Oh, maybe you should try Latisse. I have heard good things about that and it should be in a similar cost range.
So for a long time, I thought glamorous eyelashes are just something……yes, this blog really help full all the people.
I’m obessesed with long lush lashes but I’m semi terrified of the idea of lash extensions….I think they are for a brave girl! Suffer for beauty right?
Hehe, I once tried those and I just couldn’t handle this. I can send them to you :). They are new and pretty :), almost like lady Gaga’s. You should try Lindsey Lohan’s method – she uses eyelash extensions made of mink’s fur (it doesn’t hurt to the little furry friend). But it’s expensive :).
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go with the mink extensions- these are by far the best extensions i’ve seen- they look ultra nat-u-ral and gorgeous.
I have tried it and I loved it! You look and feel gorgeous. My bf loved it as well. You just gotta get through the half hour wait and the smell of the glue, that’s all. Enjoy your new pair.
I started getting extensions 4 years ago and I love them. The only not so great thing about them is when you feel them with your hand, they have a much different feel from the texture. And you do usually need to curl them too. That being said, I got hooked on them when I had them done for a movie I was slated for. I decided not to just leave it in the makeup dept’s hands. They come out great on-screen and they lasted me about 3 months. If you’ve got the money you should really give it a try.