{"id":2865,"date":"2019-07-02T15:29:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T15:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/?p=2865"},"modified":"2019-07-02T15:29:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T15:29:04","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-before-getting-eyelash-extensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/2019\/07\/02\/all-you-need-to-know-before-getting-eyelash-extensions\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know before getting eyelash extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Eyelash extensions are one of the beauty savers many people love. They allow you to wake up everyday and have perfect long dark lashes with no need of a mascara wand or the trusty eyelash curlers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are a lover of false eyelashes, eyelash extensions could be a great option for you as you can get the look of falsies without messing around with glue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here is everything you need to know about eyelash extensions whether you are in training or are going to get them done&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2869 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1095335753.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1095335753.jpg 4752w, https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1095335753-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1095335753-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1095335753-1024x444.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are the types?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Party Lashes\/ cluster lashes<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">these types of eyelashes are known as weekend lashes. They last as long as a week and are pre-fanned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Classic <\/span>&#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">classic eyelash extension are when one extension is applied to one natural lash, the extensions sizes will follow the natural lashes so it creates a natural look just with longer or\/and thicker lashes. They can last up to 4-6 weeks before needing infilled however, everyone lashes are different in strength so they may need infilled 2 -3 weeks after treatment. They will last up to 8 weeks with no infills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Russian<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">russian lashes are more volume lashes. The eyelash extensions are multiple lashes on one natural eyelash. The extensions are in a fan form so when placed onto a natural lash they look more voluminous and 3D. They are the most common eyelash extensions. They can last up to 4-6 weeks before needing infilled however, everyone lashes are different in strength so they may need infilled 2 -3 weeks after treatment. They will last up to 8 weeks without infills<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Hybrid <\/span>&#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">hybrid lashes are a mixture of one extension per eyelash (classic) and multiple lashes per eyelash (russian). The classic lashes will be longer than the russians as this will frame the eyes and create a more textured look. They can last up to 4-6 weeks before needing infilled however, everyone lashes are different in strength so they may need infilled 2 -3 weeks after treatment. They will last up to 8 weeks without infills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzaPgbcneeB\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzaPgbcneeB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here is your Tuesday lash fix \ud83d\udc95\ud83d\ude0d &#8211; Hybrids created using @lashbase_ltd UltraSoft Naturals and individual lashes in CC curl. &#8211; We rate these 100 out of 10 \ud83d\ude0d &#8211; Set by @houseofbeautykh \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc &#8211; #lashbase #lashes #lovelashbase #hybridlashes #volumelashes #lashextensions<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lashbase_ltd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> LashBase<\/a> (@lashbase_ltd) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-07-02T09:53:06+00:00\">Jul 2, 2019 at 2:53am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are the types of curls?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">J curl<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">this is a straight lash with no curl it is mimicking the shape of our natural lashes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">B curl<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">this lash type is a slight curl it creates a natural lift to lashes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">C curl<\/span> &#8211;<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> this lash curl can give the client a wide eye effect without looking to heavy. It is the perfect choice if you or your client has a normal lash curl.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">D curl<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is a dramatic curl, it creates the illusion of a bigger eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are the styles?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most common styles of eyelash extensions are cat eye, doll eye and dramatic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Cat eye<\/span> &#8211;<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> cat eye gradually goes from short to long with the longer lash on the outer end of the eye. This draws the lashes out with length and makes the lashes look more of an almond shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Doll eye<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">doll eye is when the majority of the longer length lashes are placed in the middle and medium-smaller\u00a0 lashes are places either side of the longer lashes. This makes the eye look more open and bigger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Dramatic\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; this style goes from short to long quickly and maintain more longer length lashes. They are the style to go for if you want length with drama!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are the lengths?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lengths of eyelash extensions go from 8mm to 15mm. If you get too longer lashes it can mean it can cause breakage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you wear glasses its best to stay away from lashes longer than 12mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What materials are there?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are two main types of eyelash extensions materials which create two different looks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Synthetic<\/span> &#8211; synthetic lashes have more of a plastic\/shiny appearance which makes them look at feel unnatural.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Mink\/silk<\/span> &#8211; these lashes are much more lighter for the client\/yourself and create a more fluffy\/natural. They are much more comfortable for the client\/yourself .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2868 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_513226150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"737\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_513226150.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_513226150-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_513226150-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What should I do before you go to get them done?<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Remove any eye makeup<\/span> &#8211; you should remove any eye makeup from your eyes before going to get your eyelashes done so the eyelash technician does not have to spend time thoroughly cleaning your lashes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Clean your lashes<\/span> &#8211; make sure you have clean lashes with no mascara excess or false eyelash glue stuck on your natural lashes this will mean that you will save time in the appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Do your research<\/span> &#8211; make sure you research where you are going so you do not go to someone who is not qualified or does them incorrectly. If the place is doing eyelash extensions (classic, russian and hybrid) for only \u00a320 &#8211; \u00a325 this is normally a sign they are not doing something correct unless it is an introductory price!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Remove contacts lenses<\/span> &#8211; remove any contact lenses before your eyelash extensions to avoid discomfort and lashes will fall in their natural rested state.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Do not apply product to the area<\/span> &#8211; do not apply any creams, lotions or products to the lashes prior to the appointment. Make sure your eyelashes are clean as this means the glue will work properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00f2;\">Do not curl your lashes<\/span> &#8211; do not curl your eyelashes prior to the appointment as this will not allow the technician to see the natural healthy state of your lashes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is the aftercare advice?<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoid contact with water for first 24hours of treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoid any heat treatments sauna, steam, swimming, hot water on eyes for first 48 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No mascara should be used. As it clumps lashes together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do not rub or pick at the eyes.<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be careful with make ups etc that may contain oils and cause the lashes to come off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When washing the face always pat dry and avoid rubbing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maintenance&#8230;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is recommended to get infills for your lashes around 2 weeks after application to maintain the look.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eyelash extensions are one of the beauty savers many people love. 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