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23 Feb

How Designer Lashes Became a Beauty Essential

Unfortunately, we must begin our history with some gore. To understand how designer lashes became a beauty essential, we must understand why false eyelashes were deemed attractive in the first place. Sexy Lashes The fascination with longer lashes derives from the belief that lashes shorten with ageing. Pliny the Elder, an author in ancient Rome, made […]

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20 Sep

What Are Russian Lashes?

Russian eyelash extensions have become a popular trend in the beauty sector for the last few years. As the name suggests, Beauticians first began using them in Russia around a decade ago. They provide a fuller, more voluminous look than classic extensions, which add plenty of length but do little to help very sparse lashes, […]

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11 Aug

Do Extensions Ruin Your Real Lashes?

Do Extensions Ruin Your Real Lashes? Do extensions ruin your real lashes?  Not if applied correctly; it is essential to use a technician who will care for your lashes. After wearing extensions for several months, your real lashes may become slightly shorter, but this is not permanent damage; having a break from extensions or using […]

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27 Jul

What To Do After Getting Eyelash Extensions

So you want to know what to do after getting extensions? It’s essential to follow the aftercare instructions given to you by your lash technician if you’re going to get as much longevity out of them as possible. The instructions are simple to follow, but the first 24 to 48 hours are crucial to the bonding […]

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19 Feb

What is in Eyelash Extension Glue

Cyanoacrylate in Eyelash Extension Glue – Drying time The main ingredient in Eyelash extension glue is cyanoacrylate, pronounced SIGH-UH-NO-CRY-LATE, but what does it mean? We can break it down into two words cyanide and acrylate. Cyanide is a carbon atom that has been (triple) bonded to a nitrogen atom. Cyanide sounds a bit scary, and […]

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15 Feb

What Does ‘Mink’ Mean in Eyelash Extensions?

So why are they called mink eyelashes? What does ‘mink’ mean in eyelash extensions? Is it because they are from real minks? Yes, they can be from real mink, but the most popular mink eyelash extensions are from a synthetic material called PBT. PBT is a plastic substance with excellent shape memory and superior heat […]

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