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Eyelash Extensions: Are They Worth The Hype... And The Hefty Price Tag?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy_eokyZ94s In our new series, Salon vs. DIY, we are challenging the belief that pricey salon treatments are better than what we can do ourselves in our own bathrooms. xtreme lashes stlouis As much as I'd like to consider myself above all of those fussy, high maintenance beauty treatments, I've always secretly lusted after dramatic lashes, the kind no lady is lucky enough to be born with (except Elizabeth Taylor). So after years of coveting Adele and Eva Mendes' high-volume, throwback lash look, I decided to give falsies a try. The Salon Experience My first stop? Manhattan's Lash Loft to get my very own set of eyelash extensions. Though trepidatious at first, I found the process relaxing: You lie down as a technician carefully glues individual strands of hair to each eyelash. Other than a few bouts of eye watering, I could've slept the whole hour it took to finish. The resulting look was a bit jarring at first (Is...

Giveaway: Full Silk Eyelash Extensions from The Lash Loft

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFMksUH_KZs Oh yeah, girls. This is happening. Deep Ellum’s newest lash salon, The Lash Loft, has gifted us with a free set of top tier faux lashes to give away to a StyleSheet reader. The salon’s queen bee, Lauren Taylor, will spend two hours applying each silk lash extension by hand to the lids of one lucky winner. She did mine last week, and I catch myself batting my eyes at mirrors more than usual. lash lift stlouis I’ve long avoided having another set of faux lashes applied because, as a lady, there are already plenty of details to attend to in the beauty department (and I didn’t want another), but frankly, I feel so damn pretty with these things on. The best part is waking up and not needing a stitch of makeup because the lashes do all the work. If you calculate that into the routine, you’re actually minimizing the a.m. procedure. So there. And, of all odd things, my man loves them. Loves them. lash loft salon st.louis Enter here t...

I Got A Lash "Perm" And I'm Never Going Back To Eyelash Extensions

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIWRxQxL3O8&t=6s Hi! I'm Dani, a beauty and style writer who's obsessed with beautiful lashes and ~lazy girl~ makeup. Though I have long, dark lashes, they also happen to be incredibly straight. Even when I use mascara and a curler, they always go back to their natural form. microblading St. Louis I've tried extensions in the past, but they're expensive and don't last very long. I also became allergic to the glue they use, and woke up one day with my eyes swollen shut, so yeah, I decided to quit them for good. Though I obviously knew I was making the right call by going back to my natural lashes, I missed extensions terribly because I am suuuuuper lazy when it comes to makeup. Fake lashes are so dramatic that you don't have to do much to your face to look like you actually put in some effort. I'd heard about a treatment called Lash Lift, and after looking at a couple of pictures on Instagram, I was intri...

Eye-raising beauty: Eyelash, microblading brow treatments catching on in Pittsburgh

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D01CxWxVcJQ There's a new kind of beauty studio popping up across Pittsburgh, and it has nothing to do with hair. These businesses are tapping into the rising demand for eye-related cosmetic services, including eyebrow microblading (semi-permanent tattooing) and extensions, tints and lifts for eyelashes. The goal: full, symmetrical brows and luscious lashes that require little day-to-day maintenance. Think of it as a way to channel your inner Beyonce and truly be able to say, “I woke up like this.” What to know about microblading, eyelash services In Pennsylvania, microblading and lash services are not regulated, so it’s important to do your research when choosing a place to have them done. Here are some tips: • Training is key. Opt to have the service done by a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist. Also see what specific training program they’ve completed for microblading and lash procedures. (It should be more than just a one-t...

Your Complete Eyelash Extensions Guide, From Avoiding Infections to Expert Advice

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFlNs0gOeiQ Eyelash extensions are basically the answer to life's eternal question: "What if I want to wear mascara every day without actually having to apply mascara every day?" The semipermanent "lashes" stay on for days, streamlining your makeup routine instantly. Plus, unlike lash growth serums, you only have to refill them periodically instead of applying nightly. types of eyelash extensions If you've never gotten them before (but are curious), these are the basics: Extensions usually last around 2-4 weeks before you'll need a touch-up appointment. You’ll also need to avoid oil cleansers around your eyes and brush them out to keep them in good condition. And, they can be a fairly expensive addition to your routine (top technicians like the ones in this story can charge up to $450/appointment). Even so, legions of makeup lovers continue getting them for the instant drama they add to every smoky eye and win...