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Eyelash Implants

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:25:16 +0000

What is Eyelash Implant?
Eyelash implant is a form of cosmetic surgery which gives you permanently long eyelashes. This technique is originally used for those who have eyelash defects or eyelash burns.

How Eyelash Implant is done?
As this is a cosmetic surgery, it should only be done by doctor instead of beauty technicians. The whole process is done under local anesthetic and therefore it does not create much pain. The whole process roughly takes around 3 hours.

Eyelashes implant is actually done by transplanting the hair follicles from scalp to your eye lid. Around 40 to 50 active hair follicles are taken from scalp each time. All the hair follicles are separated into individual follicle and implant to the eye lid one by one carefully. The follicles chosen for implantation should have more than 95% probability of survival after implantation. Each follicle is implanted in the same direction of your natural eyelash, or, roughly in an angle of 30 degrees to 40 degrees. This is to ensure the eyelashes look natural when they grow. There is no scar left on your eyelids. You can go home in around 30 minutes after the implantation.

Effect of Eyelash Implant
If the follicles are successfully implanted and survived, eyelashes (hairs) will grow. The result of eyelashes implants is not instant as hairs need 3-6 months to grow. As the follicles are taken from scalp, they grow like your hair. That means they will be much longer than normal eyelashes and therefore you need to trim them regularly. In addition, they tend to be thicker than natural eyelashes.

Will Eyelash Implant Affect My Scalp?
As the follicles are taken from scalp, it is important to make sure the scalp is healthy before performing this surgery. Each time, follicles from scalp (within a 2cm wide area) are taken. If the scalp is healthy, the hair loss is not noticeable.

Eyelash Implants Cost
Eyelash implant is extremely expensive compared to false eyelashes and eyelash extensions, but the cost is one off. Unlike eyelash extensions, there is no maintenance cost. Generally, it costs around $3,000 per eye.

Important Tips:
Before eyelash implant
1. You should avoid taking medicines that contain aspirin as which may reduce the blood clotting ability of blood platelets.
2. Inform doctor if you have high blood pressure and diabetes.
3. Avoid such surgery during menstruation and breast-feeding.
4. Avoid any makeup.
5. Make sure your scalp is properly cleansed.

After eyelash implant
1. Brush your eyelash gently to facilitate a proper growth direction.
2. Avoid rubbing your eyes.

Eyelash Extension Kit

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:59:24 +0000

We have talked about eyelash extensions in another post of mine. It is a new and semi-permanent way to extend your eyelashes. Most of the people or celebrities may have their eyelashes extended in a professional salon. Of course, that costs quite an amount of money. If you wish to try this new technology at a low cost, you can probably find several brands of home kits available online.

Ardell DuraLash Eyelash Extension Kit
If you are not an eyelash extension professional, you can still get your eyelashes extended at home. You can try this Ardell DuraLash Eyelash Extension Kit which is designed for home use. It is a great product yet simple and inexpensive.

For a full set of this eyelash extension kit, you will find everything you need including easy-to-follow instructions, DuraLash Individual lashes, Adhesive, Remover and Tweezers for easy application. Compared to the eyelash extensions performed in a salon, this kit is much cheaper. It costs you only $15 – $20.

Beyond Beauty Lashes Premium Eyelash Extension Kit
Other than Ardell DuraLash, you may also find this Beyond Beauty Lashes Premium Eyelash Extension Kit available online. This extension kit costs much more than the Ardell DuraLash one at around $80 -$100. The kit includes:

Aluminum Made Beauty Case
Jar of J-Curl Black – (8mm)
Jar of J-Curl Black – (10mm)
Jar of J-Curl Black – (12mm)
Jar of J-Curl (Brown)
Jar of J-Curl (Purple)
Jar of J-Curl (Blue)
Medical Grade Power Black Glue
High Grade Glue Remover
Jade Stone
Highest Quality Tweezer – Straight
Highest Quality Tweezer – Curved
Handy type rubber Air Blower
False Lashes to Practice with
Battery Powered Eyelash Curler
Medical Non-Woven Adhesive Tape for Under Eye
Bag of Micro Fiber Q-Tips
Pair of Scissors
Eyelash Comb
Sponges
Instructional VCD
It is a more comprehensive kit compared to the Ardell DuraLash. But, the customer feedback for this product is not really good. Users are saying that the instruction is not clear and some of the kit items are missing. Given the price difference, you may wish to try the Ardell DuraLash instead.

There are actually some more brands of eyelashes extension kits like Oasis and Xtended Beauty, available online. As these kits are for home use, their quality varies. You have to be reminded that, there is always risk doing your eyelash extension at home by yourself. Before you actually try the kit on your eyelashes, you may wish to try it on false eyelashes first!

Permanent Eyelash Extensions Cost and Details

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:42:28 +0000

To lengthen and thicken your eyelashes, you can have more choices than false eyelashes. Most commonly it is called eyelash extension. Eyelash extension is different from just applying fake eyelashes. It is using synthetic single fiber polyester thread-like materials to apply to your eyelashes to make them look longer and thicker.

Unlike false eyelashes, you can wear eyelashes extensions when you are sleeping or even swimming. You do not have to take it off every day during your makeup removal. Eyelash extensions look and feel very natural. You do not need to apply mascara on it. It can normally last for around 3 weeks to 3 months. Therefore, it requires touch up for the fallen ones. Many of the celebrities are wearing eyelashes extension, too.

As eyelash extension is not as simple as applying the false eyelashes. It is always better to do it in a salon. The salon has to be certified for eyelash extensions. The technicians should have been well trained. It costs you around $300 – $500 for the first time of eyelash extension and around $75 for touch up. A touch up is required around 2-4 weeks. The whole process takes an average of 2 hours. The beautician carefully applies the synthetic fibers with tweezers and a bonding agent. You just have to lie down comfortably and relaxingly.

Though there are many choices of eyelash extensions like the exaggerated one of red and green, most people prefer the black ones. The black ones look so natural and it is convenient and time saving for those who are busy working.

Answers to FAQ of eyelashes extensions:

You can wear your contact lens even your have worn the eyelash extension.
The long eyelashes will not touch your glasses and hinder your vision.
You are not likely to have skin allergic as the synthetic fibers are attached to your eyelashes instead of eye lid.
There is no need for you to apply mascara onto your extended eyelashes. If you really want to, you must choose water based one.
You should not wash your extended eyelashes within 24 hours of the application
You should avoid rubbing your eyes and oil based makeup near the eyelashes especially the mascara.
You can swim, sleep, spa or whatever you want after 48 hours after the application of the eyelashes extension. Make sure you allow the 48 hours for the synthetic fiber to bond to your real eyelashes.

You should always stay acne free to look best! For more tips on eyelashes, check out How to get thick full dark eyelashes.