What are lash extensions made of?
Eyelash extensions are made out of a synthetic fiber meant to mimic mink hair (yeah!!! You rock that faux fur look you foxy mink you!). The lashes are flexible, heat curled to maintain their curvature, and come in a variety of thicknesses, curls, lengths, diameters and even colors! Seriously, the sky's the limit with customization of your lash line to bring out your inner Beyonce in you!
How much do they cost?
The #1 question every lash artist gets, and I don't blame ya! Lashes are a luxury service and prices can range drastically! Let me share with you why there's such a huge difference in price points.
1). Lashes are not a heavily regulated trade but an individual who wants to offer eyelash extensions needs to have a license or certification to operate as lash business... And because eyelash extensions make women feel like a million bucks, there is a lot of interest in finding the cheapest way possible to start offering this service... and that person is using essentially super glue near your eyes! Yikes! With that being said, let me share the top things to know about Stay Gorgeous by K so you can rest assured that your eye health, lash health, and long term lash game are in qualified hands: _
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Katrina is a qualified lash artist & beauty pro. She values continuing education and wants to provide the best service to her clients this is why she has over 10 certifications ranging from lash artistry, sanitization, brows, facials and more. She is experienced and ensures that her clients are happy and satisfied with every service that she provides.
Now, if you'd like to know how much lashes cost, head on over to the link in our "Services" tab to check out more details on our lash sets and the pricing for our services!
How long do lash extensions last?
As long as you keep paying for them! I'm kidding! This is by far the trickiest question to answer because there are literally 100s of factors that can affect someone's retention that neither of us have control over (ummm hi? Did you know humans go thru a major seasonal hair shedding twice a year? Yeah, we do!). So here's the lowdown on how long eyelash extensions last. The adhesive has a "cling life" if you will of about 6-8 weeks. Meaning the bonds of the adhesive will start to break down around that time frame where the glue becomes brittle and worn down. BUT our eyelashes have a growth cycle just like every other hair on our body and will shed out naturally (extension or not). SO you can expect to lose anywhere from 3-5 lashes a day if you're healthy and have no underlying health issues. So to keep your lashes looking full, I recommend coming in every two to three week to replace the lashes and/or extensions that have shed out and to put fresh new ones on. It's very similar to the frequency of acrylic nail fills. Your natural lashes grow, shed and grow a new one and that is happening constantly across your lash line
Will eyelash extensions damage my natural lashes?
YES AND NO!
Eyelash extensions CAN damage your lashes if they are applied improperly (like when more than 1 natural lash gets stuck in the glue) or if the extensions applied are too heavy for the natural lash to support or if there's any rubbing, tugging or pulling on the extensions after they've been applied. LASH DAMAGE IS 100% AVOIDABLE! Here are 4 ways in which we ensure your natural lashes are happy and healthy with our lashes on:
1. #1 priority is clean isolation of each natural lash prior to applying the extension (Lash Artist)
2. Clients need to clean their lashes at least once a day to ensure a thriving lash line (Clients)
3. ensuring the proper weight is placed on each individual natural lashes capacity (Lash Artist)
4. client education on how to care for and maintain lashes in between appointments (Lash Artist)