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Something old and something new :)

Irina

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Something old is me, in this case
Something new is new to me service. I was researching place to get my eyelashes tinted and found that there is a “eyelash lift “ service. It’s a semi permanent eyelash curl that supposedly lasts up to 8 weeks. Maybe lots of you familiar with it but the last time I tinted my lashes was in 2010! LOL
So, I thought I should try it. My eyelashes are long but straight without mascara.

So, I did it today and want to share my “discovery “ with you.
Please, see before and after. Makeup and hair styling free, all eyelashes are my own

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Latest reply was from The Cat

Helena

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That looks amazing Irina!!! Going to investigate this for myself ...

RobinF

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Wow, what a difference!

I had once looked into eyebrow and eyelash coloring but got scared off.

Irina

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Helena & RobinF, thanks! I’m surprised myself
I used to tint my eyelashes before beach vacations where I don’t wear makeup. I don’t do eyebrows, mine are dark enough for me. Tinting is simple and easy, works well for a few months.

Dee

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This is new to me but it does look really good. How do they get the curl to last?

Angie

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Very pretty on pretty you, Irina!

I heard Suntiger talk about it - I think? - and had to google what a lash lift was!

Irina

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Dee, I think they use a solution like those used for perms or something similar. I’m instructed not to get water on it for the 24 hours, I think that is a rule for perms, too.

Angie, maybe I saw it, too but forgot?

Roberta

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I've been so tempted by this. I always suspected the result was exaggerated. The effect is astonishing on a "real" person!

Minaminu

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Very nice! I will be trying for the next holiday!

slim cat

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Looks great - subtle but effective!

Suz

(website)

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I had no idea what this was, and it looks great on you! It can be a real pleasure to get a new service like this.

Jules

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You look lovely! I had it done once several years ago and also enjoyed the effect of the ‘lift’. But for some reason my lashes don’t seem to take up dye very well, so without the full effect it’s not really worth the time and money for me.

Jaime

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I am impressed by the difference. You are gorgeous before and after, but the lashes are definitely more prominent after.

Jenni NZ

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It looks really nice! I’m a bit scared of beauty treatments like this. I fear something would go wrong and they’d get something in my eyes. Probably silly of me but think I’ll stick with what I have naturally!

Irina

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Oh, Jenni, we all are so different!

Sal

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Missed the photos but well done on trying something new that you are liking.

Star

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Also missed the pics but sounds interesting.

lyn67

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Oh, picties already not available for me....sobbing!:-(

I would have been very interested in the thema, as I have blonde, fine butlong and straight lashes myself which are looking nonexistent without mascara. I use to tint them back in my youth, but then I stuck with mascara, nowadays even no mascara in summer....

Anonymous

Didn't see pic, but I considered doing this too. Not sure it'll work for me cause my lashes are short and sparse though.

Irina

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Sorry, will open the pics now.

Star

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Wow - what a difference. Fab! This could be addictive

Irina

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Star, don’t think so I like it but done it for vacations specifically.

Janet

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Lovely! Nice results. I’m not a good candidate for anything on the eyes that is not absolutely essential (very sensitive eyes, to the point where I am a bit squeamish about anyone getting close to them, and the only time I ever fainted in my life was at the eye doctor!). So I suppose I’m dedicated to mascara for life! LOL

Anonymous

Wow- that does make a big difference!

Zaeobi

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The lash lift looks fab on you @Irina! I've been getting mine done for about a year now (it's the only beauty treatment I do, other than laser). I have similar lashes to you (naturally long but straight) & always get a lash lift rather than a lash curl/ perm - it looks more natural (to my eye).

I do agree with @Star that it can get addictive - especially once your lashes start drooping again around the 6-8 weeks mark (sooner if you usually wear mascara with it). It's just like people who go for regular haircuts - they start to feel their hairstyle looks 'messy' once the shape grows out.

Tip: If your lashes get to that droopy stage & you aren't able to get them touched up soon, you can start using an oil on your lashes to get them to all to fall evenly. Once or twice a day is enough.

I completely understand your squeamishness about getting anything done near the eyes @Jenni & @Janet! I was originally that way too but got used to it now - I actually fell asleep during my last appointment, lol! Which is weird, considering I still can't wear contact lenses because of the sensation of them on my eyeballs...

Irina

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Zaeobi, I can't wear contacts either!
I sometimes use a curler before mascara to lift my lashes up. And I think it's enough. I don't know a difference between a lash lift and a lash curl, TBH. I'm a low maintenance, I even do my own nails. I get regular haircuts, though. So, this is more like a treat.

Runcarla

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Missed photos I get my lashes tinted. Wonder if a lift is something to try?

Zaeobi

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@Irina
A lash lift I supposed to take your lashes *straight* up, whereas a lash perm will *curl* them - both can look nice, but I've accidentally got an extreme curl (where it's almost grazing my eyelids) & that looks a lot more doll-like (less natural). Also the size of the padding they use on your eyelid matters - a bigger size will give a subtler shape.

I also use a lash curler on the tips for special occasions but FYI, it can cause the treatment to come undone quicker. For some reason I've been told mascara is okay though lol (so long as you don't remove it with oil-based products, for the reasons I mentioned).

Me too - just painted & buffed my nails yesterday. With cuticle oil too

Irina

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Zaeobi, thanks!
I went to work today without mascara for the first time in 15 years! (15 years ago I had lash extensions for a year).
I’m curious how it will look with the mascara on, I should try.

If it looses a bit of a curl, I’d be OK with it, I’d prefer something maybe less dramatic.

The Cat

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Would have liked to see the photos, but they were quickly removed.

Anyway, I feel the same way as Jenni. And my eyelash curler is quick, safe and cheap.