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Eyelash extensions are one of the most popular beauty trends out there. In fact, getting lash treatments is much more than a trend these days, with women from all works of life choosing to get them done for a multitude of different reasons.
If you’ve been thinking about booking an appointment with a lash tech, there’s never been a better time! Here are some common ‘Eureka!’ moments that help you realize it’s finally time to try out eyelash extensions.
1. You’re Looking Forward to a Special Event
From red carpet parties to first dates to dinner parties, sometimes you just want to look your best for a special occasion. Getting manicures and pedicures, skin treatments, and new hairdos are all great choices, and a lash treatment is another step that adds that extra touch of glamour and style. After all, many women consider their eyes to be their best features — it makes sense to show them a little love!
2. You’re Considering Your Next Career Move
Ever thought about becoming a lash tech? The beauty industry is profitable, reliable, flexible, and fun! Once you have your beauty license, you can take a lash class to get certified, and you can start working immediately after completion! Of course, before you dive in, you should know what to expect. Treating yourself to an eyelash treatment is a great way to see if becoming a lash tech is the right move for you.
3. You’re Tired of Applying Makeup
Maybe eyelash extensions won’t replace your favorite lipstick or blush, but they work wonders for the eyes! If you’re overpaying for eyeliner and/or eyeshadow, or if you just want to save some precious time in the morning, you can absolutely nail a put-together look with no eye makeup required. In fact, most experts recommend avoiding it entirely. Add an eyebrow kit to the mix, and you’ll look like you just left the salon every day!
4. You Just Want to Treat Yourself
Sometimes you just want to get pampered and beautified, and there’s nothing wrong with that! While some lash techs focus solely on lash treatments, many provide other salon services, too. Spending the day at the salon with a girlfriend or two is a blast, and you’ll leave feeling like a goddess. Beauty isn’t just skin-deep! Looking your best gives you the confidence that allows your inner beauty to shine for all to see.
5. Your Lashes Are Naturally Thin
Not all women are born with luscious, voluptuous lashes. And even those with great lashes sometimes want a change of scenery. The great thing about lash extensions is that there are so many different options out there. Looking for a delicate, wispy look? Or, maybe you want thick, fanned-out lashes? No matter what your personal style may be, there’s always a way to customize your lashes — even if your natural eyelash growth is slow.
6. It’s Time for a Touch-Up
Experts recommend going in for a fill or touch-up every four to six weeks. If you naturally have a lot of lashes and take excellent care of them, you may be able to get away with a bit longer. The lash tech will simply reapply lash extensions where they may have fallen off. If you have an active lifestyle and your extensions shed quicker, you can always book an appointment sooner.
7. You’re Ready for a New Look
You don’t need an excuse to want to experiment with your style! Maybe spring has just sprung and you want to kick off the season with a glamorous vibe. Or, maybe you just started dating someone and you want to look a little flirtier than usual. Maybe you just found the perfect cocktail dress and want to really make the look pop! There are million-and-one reasons to switch it up, and ‘just because’ is a perfectly valid one!
8. You’re Not Feeling Eyelash Strips
Fake lash strips do have their place, but only if they’re applied correctly. Many women get started with lash strips, hoping to add fullness and volume to their natural lashes, but are disappointed with the results. If you’ve tried lash strips and had a less-than-stellar experience, don’t give up! Eyelash extensions are longer-lasting and easier to manage.
Photo: CloudyPixel/Unsplash 9. You Want to Look More Awake
Eyelash extensions naturally make your eyes look bigger, wider, and more open. Whether you have naturally small eyes or you’ve just been burning the midnight oil more than usual lately, lash extensions are a great way to look more alert. You can choose a specific style of lashes to enhance the natural shape of your eyes — cat-eye and doll eye are both popular options.
10. Because You Deserve to Feel Beautiful
At the end of the day, getting eyelash extensions just makes you feel like the best version of yourself. Just like other beauty treatments and beauty supplements, eyelash extensions make you smile when you look in the mirror. They’re fun, flirty, and fashionable, so why not try them at least once? They may even become a staple in your regular beauty routine.
Article updated 21/07/20.
