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I had these done for around 40 USD at Maanyag (Ayala Center) in Cebu, Phil. It took her 50 minutes, but the rush job may well have resulted in gloopy overglued lashes and discomfort for me. She even got glue on the tips of some of the lashes. They're pretty and all at first, but not when they're falling out, that's for sure.
4 things you might need to know about eyelash extensions
1. You'll have to concentrate too
While I was getting them done, my eyes were so tired after being asked to stare at the same space the whole time. My eyes were having trouble focusing, I had to blink a lot, and I was getting barked at.
2. The glue might be uncomfortable
My lashline felt like it was being stabbed each time I closed my eyes. The glue seemed to loosen and become more flexible after a day or so... shortly before the lashes in that area fell out.
3. Communicate your needs
She wouldn't let me look in the mirror until after I was done. My first thought was "1980s! Tammy Faye is that you??" I really should have told her not to give me the super conspicuous lashes that took me a few days to get used to. I thought I looked tarty at first, instead of vavavoom... When your stylist's look hasn't changed since the 80s, maybe that's a hint toward her tastes.
4. Soreness.
My left lashline is sore to this day from accidental tugs when I dry my face after washing, and similar mistakes on my part. I really just want to get these things off. The glue flakes a little when one is falling off, it gets into my eyes sometimes and it is irritating.
Well it's been a little over a week, and most of them seem to have fallen out despite my taking pretty good care of them. Well it was a big discount. Overall I might get them done again because I had a short window of "I feel pretty!" moments, but I'm not going back to that salon (sorry maanyag! I have plenty of other good things to say about you though!)
I might be addicted, I thought my lashes were fine before... but now, after having these, we'll see.
4 things you might need to know about eyelash extensions
1. You'll have to concentrate too
While I was getting them done, my eyes were so tired after being asked to stare at the same space the whole time. My eyes were having trouble focusing, I had to blink a lot, and I was getting barked at.
2. The glue might be uncomfortable
My lashline felt like it was being stabbed each time I closed my eyes. The glue seemed to loosen and become more flexible after a day or so... shortly before the lashes in that area fell out.
3. Communicate your needs
She wouldn't let me look in the mirror until after I was done. My first thought was "1980s! Tammy Faye is that you??" I really should have told her not to give me the super conspicuous lashes that took me a few days to get used to. I thought I looked tarty at first, instead of vavavoom... When your stylist's look hasn't changed since the 80s, maybe that's a hint toward her tastes.
4. Soreness.
My left lashline is sore to this day from accidental tugs when I dry my face after washing, and similar mistakes on my part. I really just want to get these things off. The glue flakes a little when one is falling off, it gets into my eyes sometimes and it is irritating.
Well it's been a little over a week, and most of them seem to have fallen out despite my taking pretty good care of them. Well it was a big discount. Overall I might get them done again because I had a short window of "I feel pretty!" moments, but I'm not going back to that salon (sorry maanyag! I have plenty of other good things to say about you though!)
I might be addicted, I thought my lashes were fine before... but now, after having these, we'll see.
