Excerpts from an article at
Real Simple:
As the newest “it” trend on the beauty block, lash lifts are making
major waves–and for good reason. Not only does the procedure require
little effort, it also lasts longer than eyelash extensions with fewer
potential side effects. You can also customize your results from the
shape of the curl to adding a a tint if you don't plan on wearing
mascara every day.
A lash lift is a semi-permanent treatment best described as a perm for
your eyelashes. "A lift is essentially what your lash would be doing
with a really good mechanical curler... The technician separates your lower and upper lashes and applies a
silicone pad to your upper lid. He or she then glues your lashes to the
pad to start shaping your eyelashes into a deeper curl. Three lotions
containing the right chemicals are then applied...
The cost of a lash lift can vary depending on your location and the
expertise of your technician, but customers can expect to pay anywhere
from $75 to $150.
More details at the link. Not discussed is whether the procedure renders your cornea more susceptible to dust, gnats, etc.
Yum, glue and chemicals right next to my eyes !
ReplyDeleteI've heard the biggest issue with the lash lift is that there is not really a way to spot-test and make sure that you don't have a bad reaction to the chemicals they use. One woman I know had such an adverse reaction to the chemicals that she had to stay home for a few days until the swelling went down. Personally I don't want any chemicals that close to my eyes.
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