EYELASH EXTENSIONS

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Eyelash or lash extensions are used to enhance the thickness, length, and curl of your natural lashes. For a classic mascara look, a single lash is applied to each natural lash to give the appearance of wearing mascara. Volume lash extensions are a more glamorous, fluffy looking lash where 6-10 thinner extensions are applied to each lash for a darker "tons of lashes look."  After your initial application, it is recommended to have bi-weekly maintenance to keep that full look. During this process, lash extensions that have grown away from the lash line will be removed and be replaced with a new extension closer to the lash line. New extensions will also be added to new growth or where extensions have unattached.

Like any other hair follicle on our body, our lashes have a natural growth cycle. The length of this cycle differs from person to person but typically will last 8 - 12 weeks. 

 
There are 3 stages to this growth cycle:

1. Anagen Phase: This is the phase is which your lashes are actively growing. The lashes will grow to a specific length then stop.
2. Catagen Phase: Also known as the transition phase, this occurs when the lash has stopped growing and the hair follicle begins to shrink.
3. Telogen Phase: The final phase is also known as the "resting phase". It's the longest cycle. This is when lashes have grown to their full potential and are resting at their full length. Eventually, during this resting phase, the eyelashes will fall out      followed by a new one growing in behind it, starting the whole growth cycle over.

While it might be tempting to ask for the longest, curliest extensions available, those could do the most damage if your own lashes can't support them. Applying extensions that are too heavy or too long for the natural lash will result in premature shedding and will take longer for your natural lash to grow back.

We will determine the weight, length, and curl of the extensions to be applied during your consultation at your initial application appointment.