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Friday, January 15, 2010

Confessions of a Fake Eyelash Fanatic


Everyone knows that ultra long lashes glams up your eyes and ups the oomph factor when it comes to getting ready for a night on the town with the gals or an evening spent with your beau. Unfortunately for many, falsies are a pain in the derrier to put on and oftentimes, a pain to take off. I've had issues where lashes even fall off mid-party and all that hard work and effort just goes down the drain- and so does the time, money, and patience that comes along with meticulously placing each lash in its designated place. If you're anything like me, I've come to the conclusion that going through the fake eyelash application route has officially ended, and I'm ready to try something new. I'll spare myself the embarassment of half applied lashes or worse yet- the lash that looks like its going to peel off your eyelid. Thus far, I've been extremely happy with Xtreme Lashes. They're ultra-sexy, natural looking, and they save time because I don't have to fuss with mascara. FYI- to take this look up a notch, try applying mascara at the tip of the lash. There are several other options on the market; from eyelash growth enhancers like Lilash, to eyelash extensions like Xtreme Eyelashes (loving it!). Prices vary and depend on whether or not you're willing to shell out big bucks to get your lashes to the oooh-la-la length you desire. In this hectic day and age, time is money- and if you can spare yourself some much needed time, heck it might even be worth it to splurge on extensions! Here's a breakdown of what you're expected to pay:

Product

Price

Length of Application

Longevity

We’ve Tried

Mascara

$8.00-$16.00

Instant results

3-6 months in a tube, 24 hours depending on brand.

Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara

www.covergirl.com

Fake Eyelashes

$2.00-$20.00

Instant results, takes approximately 10-30 minutes for application including dry time.

24 hours, depending on quality and type of glue.

MAC 30 LASH, for versatility and customization, individual lashes give you flexibility and excellent eyelash placement options.

www.maccosmetics.com

Eyelash Growth Stimulator

$140.00

Applied consistently, follow directions on care label.

Takes 4-6 weeks to see results.

Approximately 5 months of long lashes, per tube, provided that you apply product religiously

Li Lash

www.lilash.com

Eyelash Extensions

$50-$400.00

Instant results, 2-3 hour initial application, expect 1 hour for touchups.

Approximately 1 month/4 weeks. Depending on person’s care/hygiene.

Xtreme Lashes

www.xtremelashes.com



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