Eyelash extensions are a semi-permanent enhancement that uses synthetic or natural fibers to increase the length, curl or volume of natural eyelashes.
Eyelash extensions
can give you the look of thicker, longer, and darker lashes, but they come with a price. Extensions are expensive and can cause damage to your natural lashes, including breakage and drooping. However, eyelashes are hair and will usually grow back in a few weeks.Dermatologists compare eyelash extensions to acrylic nails; they're not necessarily good for you, but they're not likely to cause serious health problems. If you decide to get eyelash extensions, make sure to go to a licensed beautician to avoid any side effects. When extensions first came out, they seemed like an easy way to get wavy eyelashes without the drawbacks of false masks or mascara. Damage to natural eyelashes is not ideal, but any breakage or fall should resolve on its own in one to three months.
To make sure your extensions last, avoid rubbing your eyes, using a mechanical eyelash curler, and staying under the shower head for an extended period of time. With proper care, eyelash extensions can last six to eight weeks until they fall out naturally. The material used for extensions varies from study to study, but they can be made of synthetic fibers, mink, synthetic mink, or silk. Hybrid extensions combine individual and volume extensions for more volume and length than the standard variety.
When getting eyelash extensions, be aware of the products you use on and around your eyelash line as there is a small risk of developing traction alopecia. If you're okay with the additional maintenance and money that eyelash extensions require, it's worth looking for a specialist and having a consultation. Individual eyelash extensions are applied to each of the individual natural lashes with a semi-permanent glue. Make sure to ask all the important questions before your appointment.
