Brows And Lashes
Brow Laminating and Lash Lifting
Brow lamination is similar to a lash lift, as it lifts your brow hairs to make them look fuller and helps with getting unruly brow hairs in place. Brow lamination fills gaps and gives the illusion that you have thick, luscious brows without using invasive techniques
A lash lift is a semi-permanent beauty treatment that curls and lifts your natural lashes from the root. The result is longer, thicker, and more defined lashes that can last up to two months.
How it works
A lifting solution is applied to the lashes
The lashes are set with a solution to help them keep their shape
The lashes are sometimes tinted to enhance their appearance
Benefits Low maintenance, Affordable, Reduces makeup time, Enhances natural lashes, and Safe for the eyes.
Potential risks and side effects
Over-processing can weaken and break lashes
Some may experience a slight tingling sensation
What to expect
The procedure is usually quick and painless
You can apply mascara 24 hours after the treatment
Brow and Lash Tinting
Brow and lash tinting is a beauty procedure that uses semi-permanent dye to darken and thicken eyebrows and eyelashes. It can make lashes look fuller without mascara and add definition to brows.
How it works
A professional applies a semi-permanent dye to the eyebrows and eyelashes
The dye can last for 3–6 weeks
The procedure is painless and takes about an hour
Benefits Can make lashes look fuller without mascara, Can add definition to brows, Can cover gray hair in brows, and Can make brows appear more defined.
Risks
Eyebrows and eyelashes are sensitive, so there is a risk of eye injuries and blindness
There is a risk of infection and allergies
Safety
Some salons offer brow and lash tinting, but it's not entirely safe
You should have a patch test done at least 24 hours before treatment
Lash Extensions
Eyelash extensions are semi-permanent fibers that are attached to natural lashes to make them appear longer, thicker, and darker. They are applied by a technician using a semi-permanent adhesive.
How they work
A technician attaches individual extensions to the base of each natural lash
The extensions are designed to resemble natural lashes, with a curl and similar weight
The extensions can be made from silk, mink, or synthetic materials
The extensions can be customized to match the client's eye shape, eyelid, and natural lashes
How long they last
Eyelash extensions last about six weeks to two months, depending on how well they are maintained
They last as long as the natural growth cycle of the lashes
Why people get them
Eyelash extensions can give the appearance of having on makeup without the need for mascara or other eye makeup
They can make you feel more put together and ready to go in the morning
Threading
Threading is an ancient hair removal technique that uses a cotton thread to pluck hairs from the root. It's a popular method for shaping eyebrows and removing unwanted facial hair.
How it works
A technician holds one end of a cotton thread in their mouth.
The other end of the thread is looped around the hair shaft.
The thread is twisted into a figure-8 shape.
The thread is rolled over the hair, plucking it out at the follicle.
This process is repeated quickly and in succession.
Advantages
Threading is gentle on the skin
It can provide precise control for shaping eyebrows
It can remove short rows of hair at once
Disadvantages
It can be painful because it removes multiple hairs at once
It can cause skin irritation, infection, and hyperpigmentation