The modern beauty industry offers many ways to improve a woman's appearance. And the most popular procedure in beauty salons in recent years has been eyelash extensions. There are practically no contraindications to this procedure. But the word “practically” means that there are still some limitations. This article is devoted to the care and contraindications for eyelash extensions, the history of this procedure and the intricacies of its implementation.
Beauty
Eyelash extension procedure makes the eyes chic, radiant and eye-catching. In addition, this procedure significantly saves the time of the fairer sex, especially in the mornings, when you want to sleep longer.
In addition, such eyelashes allow girls to look chic and in the early morning, and after the gym or pool.
And if earlier only a few ladies could glance with a hair from under thick eyelashes, today a master in a beauty salon becomes the hands of nature and can give any girl a beckoning look.
And we must thank Max Factor
It was this outstanding Hollywood make-up artist who in 1927 was the first to stick Phyllis Haver, the performer of the role of Roxy in the musical Chicago, to the fringe on a thin thread. This invention of a make-up artist so changed the appearance of the actress that the whole Hollywood beau monde of that time wanted to have the same.
For a long time, this procedure was available only to the rich and famous. And this despite the bulkiness, inconvenience and fragility of the design.
By the middle of the last century, artificial eyelash technology has advanced. They became cheaper and more affordable, but still consisted of a solid strip with cilia that stuck to the base of the native eyelashes.
Everything changed at the beginning of the XXI century. The Japanese make-up artists made a revolution, applying first the techniques of eyelash extensions in bundles, and then the techniques of eyelash extensions.
Cilia with the names of animals
Modern materials from which the cilia are made are united by one attribute - they are synthetic. They are not allergenic and more practical than natural materials.
The types of cilia used for extension are as follows:
- Mink. The most popular type of artificial eyelashes. They are almost identical to natural ones both in sensations, and in density, and in appearance.
- Sable. This type of eyelash is the most voluminous, but not the most durable. Such cilia are good for creating a festive look.
- Rubber or silicone. New chemical production has exceptional practicality. Do not break during sleep, heat-resistant and moisture-proof.
- Speakers. The most weightless cilia. Using them to create an effective result is difficult, but they are ideal for correcting thin and weak natural eyelashes.
- Silk. Similar to mink lashes, but more shiny and create a more festive look.
Length and shape matter
But each type of cilia also has its own characteristics, such as the length and degree of bending. The technology of their manufacture consists in creating a bend on round heated elements, after which the 7-cm cilia is manually filed and ground to the desired length. According to the degree of curl in the cosmetology tools there are eyelashes with the following degrees of bending:
- J - almost straight cilia. They are used to create a natural effect in certain parts of the eye.
- In - a light and natural curl, it is also more often used to create a natural image.
- C is the average degree of bending, which creates the effect of open eyes.
- D - the strongest curl, gives glamor to the longest eyelashes.
In addition, the master has special devices for eyelash extensions: glue, tweezers, scissors. Instruments must be of high quality and must be sterilized.
Glue is dangerous
A common myth that when eyelash extensions are the most dangerous is the evaporation of glue, only partially true.
Modern premium material, which is used by self-respecting craftsmen, is absolutely safe. It dries quickly, evaporation is minimal, there is no smell.
Of course, if you decide to put your eyes at risk of being in the hands of an inexperienced mater using the cheapest materials purchased in the middle of nowhere, then this is your choice.
That is why it is so important to find your master, whom you trust and who has many positive reviews.
Building Techniques
The methodology and techniques for the execution of the procedure significantly affect the quality of the service and may be the following:
- Japanese technique - ciliary building, when one artificial cilia is glued to one natural.
- American technique is also a ciliary extension, but using only silicone cilia.
- Volumetric technology - several artificial ones are being built up on a natural cilia at once. Only cilia of the mink and knee type are used. So get a 2D effect (2 artificial to 1 natural), 3D, 4D, even 5D.
- Beam extension is still an up-to-date technique, which quickly and simply creates voluminous eyelashes.
Final result
In addition to all the nuances listed above, the master must advise the client about the style of building and the color (black, smoky, brown) that will suit her face type. The most popular styles for eyelash extensions are:
- Natural effect. Cilia of different lengths are used, repeating the contour of the natural eyelashes of the client.
- Doll eyes. We use long eyelashes of the same size along the entire contour of the growth of eyelashes.
- Chanterelles. Eyelashes of different lengths are used, while at the base of the eye are short and gradually lengthening to the outer corners.
- Squirrels. Short cilia grow along the entire growth boundary, and only at the outer corner of the eye are several long cilia.
- Millennium. Decorative elements are used - colored eyelashes, rhinestones, sparkles.
- The rays. Two lengths of cilia are used, for example 6 and 12 mm. Increase them alternately, creating a sunny effect.
The obvious pros and cons of fake eyelashes
You will always have an expressive look, and you will spend much less time on morning makeup. In addition, a clear financial benefit - no need to buy mascara.
Make-up removal will also become less expensive both in time and in funds.
The absence of contraindications for eyelash extensions (a reminder will be given below) makes the procedure publicly available.
The disadvantages of the procedure are related to their care:
- You will have to sleep on your back - in another position, the cilia can be damaged.
- When washing, it is contraindicated after eyelash extensions to rub your eyes. Use for rubbing eyelashes better thermal or micellar water.
- Oil destroys glue, so all creams and masks for the skin around the eyes with its content will have to be excluded.
- It is necessary to carry out eyelash correction once a month, and it takes about 2 hours.
- When you decide to remove the extended eyelashes, yours will seem very rare. This is not so, but the desire to build eyelashes again will haunt you all the time.
When is it worth to refuse a service?
Are there any contraindications for eyelash extensions? There are no medical ones, but if you are allergic to the components of the material or glue, you will have to refuse to carry out this procedure.
In addition, if you wear contact lenses, it is best not to eyelash extensions. Constant eye contact in this case with almost a 100% guarantee will lead to irritation of the mucous membranes and cilia breakage.
Chronic conjunctivitis and barley, dry skin of the eyelids or excessive oiliness, native eyelashes weakened and prone to fall out are also real obstacles to the procedure. You can glue the cilia, but they will not last long.
Here is the entire list of contraindications for eyelash extensions. Corrections can be added to this, even for patient people, motionless lying for two hours can become an unbearable test.
Pregnancy and eyelash extensions
An interesting situation is not a contraindication to this procedure. But for a pregnant woman, there are some subtleties in making such a decision.
Of course, starting a morning with makeup is contraindicated for pregnant women. Eyelash extension just eliminates the need for a woman to use mascara and at the same time look attractive. Modern glue and cilia are absolutely non-toxic and also can not be an obstacle to the procedure.
Another thing is early or late toxicosis, they can affect the perception of odors, because the hormonal background in pregnant women varies quite a lot. In addition, a contraindication to eyelash extensions may be the time of the procedure. As already mentioned, on average, eyelash extension and correction take about two hours. For many women in position, this can be a serious problem.
Contraindications to eyelash extensions for pregnant women can be many points from the general restrictions. Namely, sleeping on the back is often impossible, especially in the third trimester. In addition, during pregnancy, the general hormonal background changes, which can lead to hair loss, brittle nails, brittle tooth enamel. And eyelashes in this list are not an exception - their fragility can be a contraindication to eyelash extensions (photos of extended eyelashes are given in the article).