Eyelash extensions has been a staple in makeup routine for some time. Simply because as the old adage says “eyes are window to the soul”. Looking through the magazine or even talking to someone in front of you, the eyes are the first that you’ll notice and look for a few seconds here and there. Now, imagine eyes that look healthy and come with a set of long, lush lashes. Surely nobody couldn’t help but stare a few moments too long and for us, we probably ask “how did you get your lashes so beautiful?”. The answer is, getting an eyelash extension.

What Are Eyelash Extensions?

Just as the name implies, eyelash extension is a way to extend your natural lashes to make your eyes look fuller, healthier, and more ‘wide awake’. Consider it as an upgraded solution than just using eyelash curler with volume-enhancing mascara. These extensions are meant to stay on your natural lash line and there’s no really a need to do anything with them except letting the lashes do their job as it’s supposed to do – making your eyes look more beautiful.

And surprisingly using additional eyelashes on top of your natural ones is not a new practice: ancient Egyptians have been doing it by combining fur and ointments applied to the lash line to add more volume to the natural lashes. A painstaking process and thankfully we don’t have to do that anymore. As technology gets better so do the eyelashes. Nowadays the options are endless ranging from strip lashes and DIY eyelash extensions to a specialized treatment that offers more convenience and are customizable for every need.

Eyelash Extension Beauty Treatment

The beauty treatment offers a better way to approach your natural lashes and it’s done by skillful professionals. The materials used for the extensions are made from either synthetic, silk, or even from real fur (usually mink fur). These materials are then made in varied types of clusters, curls, and shapes that you can choose to achieve the look that you’re going for. 

Each lash at the lash line is handled with care and attached with a medical-grade strong adhesive that will ensure the extensions will lash longer compared to other types of extensions. Because they’re done one at a time, the process can be quite long. Hence you need the pros to get it done for you, as opposed to strip lashes that you can just tap on the natural lashes and be done with it.

The Benefits Of Getting Eyelash Extensions Done

The main feature of the procedure is the lashes are customizable with plenty of options to choose from to suit what you need. Whether you’re going for something minimal just to enhance your natural lashes, adding more volume to a sparse-looking one, or perhaps daring with dramatic flutters, there’s bound to be a look that’s created just for you.

Thanks to the latest technology eyelash extensions are made from various materials, you can utilize it for the look that you want. Varied shades as natural eyelashes, varied curls, lengths, and overall effects that can be confusing. And that’s where a professional will be glad to help you choose the right one (or two!) for the look that you’re going for. 

Compared to other types to extend your natural lashes, eyelash extension treatment offers a longer shelf-life (around four to six weeks and can last longer if you do regular touch-ups) to enjoy the new, beautiful lashes. And with these extensions on, there’s no need to apply mascara every day. Plus the extensions are not really permanent; it will fall out naturally with your natural lashes, so you can opt for a different look if needed. 

And yes, the time saved from donning mascara on a daily basis which we know it’s a painstaking process. The need to use an eyelash curler and then apply a few coats of mascara and double-check to ensure it doesn’t bleed or mess with your eye makeup it’s a nightmare in itself. Why not give yourself a break and just focus on the eye makeup and have the extensions look as lush and beautiful as you want them to, every day?

The Step-By-Step Procedure

As with other beauty treatments done by an esthetician, before scheduling an appointment for the procedure, a consultation is done so you can discuss the kind of look you’re going for and choose the right material for the extensions, which the esthetician will gladly discuss and share everything you need to know about the procedure so you can make an informed decision. 

Because the wide variety of options in choosing eyelash extensions can differ based on individual needs and the natural lashes they have, it’s important to let the esthetician analyze your eye shape and natural lashes before recommending a number of choices, aligned with the look that you want to achieve. If you have any allergies or taking certain medications this will be discussed as well and your esthetician will make adjustments as necessary.

Not only the material of the eyelash extensions, but also choosing the length, volume, clusters, or even type of curl will be determined before scheduling the appointment for the procedure. Trust us, you don’t want to have the extensions weighing down the eyelids so that it’s hard for you to blink. 

During the day, your esthetician will have everything she needs to apply the extensions to your natural lashes and all you need to do is to lay down comfortably while she gets the job done. Depending on the number and cluster of the extensions used, the process can take somewhere between two to four hours so it’s advisable for you to wear comfortable clothing and no eye makeup before the big day. 

After The Procedure

For the first 48 hours, you need to allow the eyes and lashes to rest after the treatment and allow the adhesive to cure thoroughly well. Avoid touching the eyes and protect the area from any water, and keep an eye (pun intended) for any sensitivity, irritation, or even allergic reaction for the first 24 hours if you do, contact your esthetician immediately.

After the critical hours’ pass, you can continue the routine as usual but it’s advisable to be extra gentle for the eyes and lashes by using gentle wiping motions to remove makeup or itchiness to ensure the extensions stay in place. If there’s a chance that the extensions may get tangled (especially the lengthy, dramatic ones), it’s best for you to get a spoolie brush (the ones used in mascara) to brush and detangle the extensions instead of using your fingers.

Thinking of getting an eyeliner embroidery? You’re not alone. As most of us include a makeup routine to start our day and depending on the skill, it can vary between 5 minutes to 15 and not everyone can do that. You line the eye with a pencil eyeliner a bit thicker on one side instead of both that means a nightmare to redo all over again. So how about we take the specific routine out of our day and wake up with perfectly-lined eyes instead? Introducing, eyeliner embroidery. 

What Is Eyeliner Embroidery Treatment

Similar to microblading, this treatment focuses on the eye, specifically the lash line. Eyeliner embroidery is a cosmetic treatment that uses concentrated pigment infused into the lash line to define and ‘perk up the eyes. And it’s just like a regular pencil or liquid eyeliner that we use only that the result is semi-permanent. You read that right, the result is semi-permanent which means you’ll have perfectly-lined eyes that can last for quite a long time.

And just like using the regular pencil or liquid eyeliner, there are a number of looks that you can get with this treatment. Fo example, within the lash line and inner lash line, or even opt for a winged liner for a more dramatic look. As eyeliner embroidery is semi-permanent, you can always change the look if you want to without worry as the pigment starts to fade away.

And yes, that’s the difference between eyeliner embroidery vs regular tattoos. The inks used from traditional tattoo won’t fade but instead turn to green or blue within the skin. The pigments used for eyeliner embroidery are highly concentrated and stable so they won’t irritate the skin, stays put (instead of feathering out). Hence, it can last for some time before it starts to fade away.

And here are some of the benefits of eyeliner embroidery that makes:

The Benefits Of Having Eyeliner Embroidery

One of the main benefits of getting eyeliner embroidery is the treatment can save up a lot of your time significantly. Even if you need just 10 minutes to line the eyes, it can add up significantly that you can use it for other activities instead of waking up early to just slot in a makeup routine. 

Not only the time-saving factor fits perfectly for anyone that leads a hectic lifestyle; anyone could use the extra time saved to focus on other activities or pursuits. 

With eyeliner embroidery, your eyes will look more defined and polished every day and the look itself is created by professionals. Gone are the days when you’ll worry if you’ll be able to pull off the perfect lash line like you did last week. And instead, waking up with lined eyes done by the professionals and not even having to redo it throughout the day is a luxurious feel in itself.

As the result can last for quite a long time, eyeliner embroidery is cost-effective. You can save a lot from buying not only eyeliners but also cotton balls and makeup remover for the routine that can add up to the cost spent per year. Even if the treatment may seem expensive at a first glance, the time taken for the look to last until it fades slowly away saves a lot. What’s more, eyeliner embroidery doesn’t require a lot of maintenance except only for the first few weeks.

That said, before getting eyeliner embroidery for your eyes, there are a few things that you need to do before, during, and after the treatment to ensure that the results will last for as long as it is intended.

What’s The Procedure For The Treatment

Before The Treatment

Before undergoing eyeliner embroidery is all about discussion and consultation. Your esthetician will discuss the eyeliner look that you’d like (such as the thickness, outline, and shape of the look), analyze facial features and eye shape, draw out the chosen look with eyeliner to determine if it will fit, and make adjustments and tweaks as necessary. 

After you’re truly satisfied with the final look, the esthetician will make a record of it (either by taking photos from multiple angles) for the treatment day.

During the consultation, the esthetician will also determine if you are suitable to go for it, such as if you have any medical condition or upcoming surgery, or perhaps you’re currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Having any of the restrictions mentioned means you’ll have to reschedule the appointment for the treatment to a more suitable date. Plus, the esthetician will also advise on certain things that you need to do or to avoid before the appointment, as shown below. 

During The Treatment

During the big day, the artist will clean and dry the eye area and apply a layer of numbing cream to minimize any discomfort throughout the process. The cream may be applied more if needed so that you’ll stay comfortable. The artist then creates the eyeliner look that you want, that can take some time between one to two hours.

After the treatment, you can pretty much continue with your daily activities as there’s virtually no downtime for the procedure. That said, expect a thin layer of skin peeling at the treated area to appear within 1,2 day after the treatment but rest assured it’ll peel off by itself in a week. As long as the area is kept dry and clean, the eye area will heal fully in one-month minimum. After a month, that’s when the end result will show, and you can enjoy the benefits of the treatment for a year or two. 

What Do I Need To Prepare Before And After Getting Eyeliner Embroidery

As undergoing eyeliner embroidery means you have to lay down rather still throughout the process. And there are some things that you need to do and avoid to ensure you’ll be getting the final look that you want, and for it to last long as well.

If you have any plans for procedures surrounding the eye area, it’s advisable to schedule it at least one month before eyeliner embroidery treatment (instead of the other way around) to give the particular area to heal well before the procedure. On no account you should take any blood-thinning medications three to five days before the appointment and if you have to take it, the esthetician will be happy to reschedule it. 

As for post-op aftercare, eyeliner embroidery is relatively low maintenance, and only a few things that you need to do diligently for the first few weeks such as ensuring the eye is dry and clean, and preventing any contact with water, especially for the first week. Eye makeup is also not advisable for the first week as it’ll interrupt the skin’s initial healing process and when you can apply eye makeup afterward, opt for a water-based makeup remover (like micellar water) instead of an oil-based one.