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Lash Extensions 101

08/25/2017 by azspagirl

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It’s long been a celebrity secret. Super long, flirty lashes that defy the boundaries of mascara. But the secret is out of the makeup bag, and semi-permanent eyelash extensions are making a glamorous sweep across the Valley. What do you need to know before you go? Here’s the long and short of it.

Just the Facts

Materials and varieties. Eyelash extensions are made of a pliable synthetic material designed with a natural curve and available in various thicknesses and lengths. Your eyelash specialist will likely choose the size and thickness most appropriate for your facial structure unless you request otherwise. Formaldehyde-free glue is used to adhere each synthetic lash to your own natural lash.

Application process. As the client, your part is easy. Individual extensions are applied to your own clean lashes while you recline on a massage or aesthetics table. The initial application of a full set takes 90 minutes to 2 hours. Touch-ups take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.

Wear-time and maintenance. Extensions last 4 to 6 weeks depending on the life cycle of your natural lashes and how well you take care of them. Rubbing your eyes is a no-no as are oily makeup remover, waterproof mascara and glycolic cleansers and eye creams. Use of water-soluble mascara is acceptable and a gentle solution of one part baby shampoo to one part water is recommended to remove eye makeup. Because the average cycle of a natural lash is 90 to 100 days, touch ups are recommended every 2 to 3 weeks to fill in lost lashes.

Important tips. Though extremely safe if properly applied, extensions are not to be taken lightly and must be applied by a trained and certified specialist. When researching where to go, ask your technician what lash product they use and then find out the what training and certifications are required by the company. Lavish Lashes, NovaLash and Xtreme Lashes – popular choices among Valley lash techs – all require that professionals are properly trained before they will sell the products to them. Also, professionals must be licensed by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology so have no qualms about asking to see a license.

Cost. In the Valley area, full sets average between $200 and $350 depending on where you go and built-in extras like complimentary touch-ups and homecare products. Most places offer package discounts for touch-ups, which run between $65 and $75.

Quick Tips

  • Be sure your lash technician is properly trained, certified and experienced with the lash products that he or she is using. While most lash manufacturers offer extensive professional training, only a few companies (Lavish Lashes and Xtreme Lashes among them) sell only to professionals who have completed a hands-on training course. Visit the manufacturer Web sites, do your homework and, if you can, get word-of-mouth recommendations before going under the tweezers.
  • Wait at least 12 hours (24 hours if you can) after getting your lashes before getting water on them.
  • Steer clear of glycolic cleansers and heavy duty eye creams.
  • If you must use mascara (most people don’t), stay away from waterproof varieties and oil-based eye-makeup remover. Use water-soluble mascara only on tips and use a gentle, non-oily solution or gel-based cleanser to remove it. Avoid cotton balls and use fingertips instead.
  • Treat your lashes gently. Try not to rub your eyes or tug on your lashes. Never use an eyelash curler with lash extensions.
  • Limit your time in steam rooms and saunas to short spurts.
  • If you decide that eyelash extensions are not for you, have them professionally removed. Most places do not charge for extension removal.

Where to Go

  • Dolce Salon & Spas, Chandler, Peoria and Scottsdale
  • My Permanent Makeup AZ, Scottsdale
  • The Eyes Are It, Scottsdale
  • It Girl Diva, Scottsdale

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    01/24/2013 at 9:07 pm

    Are you sure the above listed “Where to Go” are licensed cosmetologists or aestheticians?

    Reply
    • Spa Girl says

      01/25/2013 at 7:52 am

      It is our understanding that yes, all of the above are licensed aestheticians under Arizona’s Board of Cosmetology; however, please call them each directly for confirmation and credentials.

      Reply
  2. mary says

    07/02/2013 at 10:32 pm

    Does one need to be a licensed cosmetologist, etesian, to be a certified lash extension tech ?

    Reply
    • Spa Girl says

      07/03/2013 at 6:22 am

      Mary, great question. Certification varies from state to state. In Arizona, the Cosmetology Board does have jurisdiction over eyelash extension providers. Most lash extension manufacturers also require certification before they will sell product to an individual or salon.

      Sources for further inquiries:
      http://www.azboc.gov/
      http://www.lashologist.org

      Reply
      • Roseann Wright says

        07/24/2013 at 12:48 am

        as an Eyelash Artist Since 2006, I am The Eyes Are It, State of Arizona Board of Cosmetology says we must be a up to date licensed aesthetician or cosmetologist. Nail techs are NOT qualified to do this services.

        Reply
        • Spa Girl says

          07/24/2013 at 6:45 am

          Thanks Roseann!

          Reply
  3. Roseann Wright says

    09/21/2013 at 10:04 pm

    The Eyes are It is alive and kicking in Salon Boutique Suite 1, Scottsdale. I am a stable, reliable, lash artist for 8 years. Keeping up with the newest techniques, ask me how to volumize lashes to fullest potential.

    Reply
  4. Oliver says

    12/20/2015 at 10:17 pm

    Thanks for the great post. I was looking for eyelash extension course and this post really helped. I needed some information about eyelash. Thanks heaps!!

    Reply

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