I first heard about eyelash extensions a few years ago from a friend's beauty store and couldn't quite get the concept around my head. How could it be possible to manually apply, lash by lash, extensions that stay put for not only days, but weeks? Well, since then eye lash extensions have grown in popularity. Packed with a hefty price tag, I never felt the need for them. On average it costs $250 per set. You also have to ensure the person doing it is using the right equipment: best lashes, glue and stickers to protect your eyes from getting said glue in them. Thankfully, I found this all at Rouge Nail Bar.
When I arrived at the location on Crescent Street, a very lovely Marie-France greeted and asked me what length of lash I'd prefer; extra long to make a bold statement or something more au natural. I chose somewhere in the middle. She had me lie down and explained everything. She would be putting stickers just under my bottom lids so that I wouldn't get glue in my eyes. When she first applied the stickers I wasn't so sure. But, she was extremely gentle, so I quickly relaxed.
The hour and fifteen minutes it took to apply my new falsie's felt more like 30 min. And during that time Marie-France and I chatted about everything under the sun, err, lamp I should say. She told me that the equipment is really expensive, hence why they're so costly. But most of all, it was the special glue. This special glue that's approved by health regulators and is hypoallergenic, costs a whopping $200 per bottle. Add a box of lashes for $60 and you can turn 40 clients into the next Kim Kardashian. Though, this is definitely not something I'd recommend doing at home. Marie-France took a three-day course on how to apply them and it shows!
As Marie-France removed the stickers, she told me to be patient (this was a little hard), while she dries the glue. Then, she asked me to open my eyes. One of them got stuck together, but she assured me that it's normal and gently pulled the lashes apart. She then reached for the mirror and showed me my fabulous new falsies.
I couldn't believe my eyes. They looked so beautiful! It immediately instilled a quiet confidence in me. I couldn't recommend this experience anymore. The only slightly inconvenient step is to make sure not to get water on your lashes for 24 hours. And to solve that I wore giant aviators in the shower. It worked just fine. Whether you're going on vacation, getting hitched or looking for a pick-me-up, this is totally something to try. I have to say I'm completely in lust with my luscious new lashes!
