Eyelash extensions

Why wear eyelash extensions?

Your customer may adopt extensions for the following reasons:

• add length or volume to your natural eyelash line;
• Save time on long hours of makeup in the morning and evening, by using fewer cosmetics;
• take advantage of their comfort and safety to preserve your natural eyelashes, eyes and skin;
• regain confidence by beautifying your appearance and increasing your inner well-being;
• Gain glamour in the long term and stay beautiful day and night, whatever the time

What is the principle of eyelash extension?

Eyelash extension consists of applying these fibers to each of the natural eyelashes using a special glue. The goal is to lengthen them or give them volume.
In humans, eyelashes are the hairs that line the edge of the eyelids and protect the eye from dust and various impurities. Each eye has about 200 eyelashes, these are born, grow, live, die and fall out in continuous cycle of 3 to 5 months on average. Sometimes they are not very thick or fleshed out in nature or they bald, refine and change color over time.
Your role as a beautician is to rem to these disadvantages by offering imitations of eyelashes in natural or synthetic fiber. For example, NC Beauty Pro offers Easy Fan volume extensions to benefit from ready-to-use bouquets. Gradually, you complete the most bare parts of the fringe of eyelashes and compensate for the process of falling.

How long is the first appointment?

The application of extensions takes place in a beauty center and must be practiced by an expert beautician. The first session lasts an hour and a half to two hours depending on the technique chosen by the client: classic, hybrid or Russian volume. The following sessions last less time, because it is more of a filling than a complete installation.

How long do eyelash extensions last?

The result lasts approximately eight weeks with treatment every 3-4 weeks. The effect gradually fades and the eyelashes become less thick. The lifespan of an eyelash extension corresponds to that of the eyelash on which it is glued, it falls with it. The first ones may disappear after 4 to 6 weeks, because not all eyelashes fall out at the same time. At that time, your client must return to the center for a touch-up.

Is wearing eyelash extensions dangerous?

Eyelashing is normally painless if done correctly. The latter do not present any particular danger. This is very rare, but in case of an allergic reaction to the glue, hurry up and remove the extensions and offer Lash&Co vegan eyelashes, for example. Add an allergy point during the preliminary interview.

Is it possible to wear glasses and lenses with eyelashes?

Yes. Glasses and lenses are compatible with extensions. For the former, you must pay attention to the length of the extensions and you must have the latter removed at least two hours before installation.

What are the different types of eyelash extensions?

Help your customer choose from features common to all types of extensions. The material: synthetic fibers called "false mink or false silk", mink and silk Length: classification in short, medium or long sizes. The curvature: B, C, D, DD, M, LC... To choose according to the angle of the natural eyelashes. Size: from 3 to 15 mm for the most common thicknesses. The color: from brown to black for natural eyelashes, from blond to pink through blue, and more, for synthetic eyelashes. Original effect guaranteed. The container: in a box or bag.

What are the different techniques for applying eyelash extensions?

• The classic technique. Also called "eyelash to eyelash", it consists of placing a single extension on a single natural eyelash. This can be flat or ellipse. The result is long, spaced and thick eyelashes.
• The volume technique. Also called "Russian volume", it allows you to apply two, three, four, five very light extensions on a single natural eyelash. The number of eyelashes contained in the bouquet determines the name 2D, 3D, 4D ... The final appearance shows short, tight and thin eyelashes.
• The mega volume technique. Inspired by Russian volume, it grows up to 15 extensions for a very dense effect with very thin and tightened eyelashes.
• The hybrid technique. It is a cross of the classic and the Russian volume to obtain a visual of long and dense eyelashes, all in lightness.

What are the steps of a classic extension installation?

• Ask your client to avoid overloading the eyelashes with mascara in the days leading up to the appointment. This makes it possible to better clean the eyes before the session.
• Step 1: Choose together the type of extensions. Analyze his eyelash profile and study the type of care that is right for him. For example, if his eyelashes are straight, advise a B curvature to bend them by raising them and opening the eye.
• Step 2: Then, stick an anti-fatigue patch around the eye area, which also isolates the lower eyelashes. Ask her to close her eyes, and warn her that she will not open them again until the end of the session.
• Step 3: Using two tweezers, assemble the eyelashes one by one. Once isolated, attach each eyelash to one millimeter of the eyelid with the best glue used in surgery. To carry out this meticulous work, you use as many extensions as the number of natural eyelashes per eye.
• Step 4. Make the client open her eyes again, admire your work and congratulate your client for her patience!

What facial beauty routine after eyelashing?

The only restrictive instruction to give your client is to avoid putting water on the face and applying makeup around the eyes for 48 hours. This prevents the extensions from peeling off. Then, advise him to apply makeup avoiding oily and creamy products and to remove makeup with micellar water. She can also sleep normally. No more mascara !

How much does a session cost?

The price of extensions varies greatly from one institute to another, advise your client to compare them. Remind him that low prices are rarely a guarantee of quality. So, you too, let all your doubts fly away and order your best brand of eyelash extensions at preferential prices !