we actually wrote one a few months ago),
there’s less information on the aftermath—how eyelash extensions change
your makeup routine, for one. To learn more, I paid a visit to
Clementina Richardson at Envious Lashes in New York City and had 100 individual lashes added to each eye. And what happened next was seriously unexpected…
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First, here’s the real talk—eyelash extensions look f’ing incredible.
Here’s a before and after pic Richardson took on her iPhone:
That said, they’re not the most comfortable in the beginning. It
pretty much feels like you’re wearing false eyelashes 27/4, which is
expected considering you have fake strands literally superglued to your
eyelids. But after 2-3 days, that feeling completely goes away and you
don’t even notice they’re there. Unless, of course, you accidentally rub
your eyes in the shower and have a massive panic attack (guilty)
because you may have just accidentally ruined them, which brings me to
the best part of getting eyelash extensions…
You really can’t rub your eyes—at least, you’re not supposed to. It’s
a hard habit to break, but an important one, not only to extend the
life of your eyelash extensions, but also to prevent sagging
and other signs of aging. I can’t tell you how guilty I was of
aggressively rubbing my eyes in the shower after washing my hair. It was
probably my worst beauty habit (other than occasionally picking my
nails). But now, a couple of weeks after getting eyelash extensions, the
temptation is all but gone. And my eyes are already looking bigger,
brighter, and more well rested (which may just be the result of the
extra set of lashes, but either way, I’m not mad about it).
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When it comes to your morning beauty routine, eyelash extensions will
definitely shake things up, but in a good way. Let me preface this by
saying that I am (er, was) an eye makeup junkie—I honestly can’t
remember the last time I left the house without a generous coat (or
three) of mascara. My guess is middle school. But now that I have
extensions, I can go completely makeup free with confidence (and sleep
an extra 10 minutes every morning, which is an added bonus).
When I asked Richardson if I could wear mascara with my extensions,
all she said was, “Trust me. You won’t need to.” She was obviously right
(also the answer is no, you shouldn’t). Tbh, there’s no better feeling
than waking up in the morning with your makeup basically already done
for you. Though if you can’t go without a little black eyeliner or pop
of shadow, you’ll want to take it off with something super mild like
Neutrogena’s Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover ($4.99; target.com).
Rocking eyelash extensions is a legit commitment, though. You have to apply a special conditioning serum
every night to keep them soft (and keep your natural lashes healthy as
well), curl them with a heated curler (your regular one will damage
them), and brush them out every morning. Plus, you’re not really
supposed to get them wet, which makes your nighttime face washing
routine slightly more difficult (especially if you’re a little tipsy…
hey, no judgment here). Switching out your cotton pillowcases for silk
or a higher thread count is also a good idea since the fabric can harm
your skin and lashes. Oh yeah, and you have to go for refills every 2-3
weeks if you decide to keep them—because if you wait too long they’ll
fall out naturally and you’ll have to start over from scratch.
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If you’re considering getting eyelash extensions, chances are you’ve
done a bit of research. While there are plenty of articles about the
process (
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