Beauties, have you seen the D.I.Y. semi-permanent lash kits out on the market right now? Curious about the inexpensive (Walgreen's sells a starter kit that includes lash glue, remover, mini tweezers, and the cluster lashes for $9.99) sets, I carefully examined the packaging. "Easy to apply" and "lasts for weeks" are what sold me. Maybe this could be an inexpensive alternative to the beautiful-but-pricey lash extensions I invested in all last year. I brought the Andrea Perma-Lash Starter Kit home with me, eager to give it a road test. But before I started experimenting with the fake fringe, I consulted with my personal lash guru, Makeup Mandy's Amanda Jacobellis, whose Melrose Ave. shop in West Hollywood specializes in lash art, such as faux mink extensions (my personal favorite). What was her experience with these semi-permanent lash kits? Were they too good to be true?
If you don't use them properly, these at home kits can be a D.I.Y. disaster, according to Amanda. "They're like the Party Lashes that we put on clients for big events like a wedding, but they're not designed to be worn for more than a week, max," Amanda warns. "If you leave them on longer, they'll weigh down your natural lashes and pull them out." Unlike lash extensions, which can last a month or more because each extension is glued to an individual lash, semi-permanent lashes come in clusters, which must be bonded to a 3-5 of your natural hairs. Any wear-or-tear on the clusters (whether from rubbing your eyes or even removing eye makeup) can pull on your natural lashes, causing bald spots when the glued hairs rip out. Yikes! When it comes time to remove the falsies, Amanda advises avoiding the remover that comes in the starter kit. "That stuff is too strong. It will burn your eyes. An easy solution is to take cooking oil and rub it on your lashes. That will dissolve the glue without the need for any remover," she says.
Final verdict: At home semi-permanent lash kits are great for night or two, but lash bald spots aren't worth the savings.
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Jun 16, 2011
Eunice S.
I think with any make up product handled without the proper knowledge of use and conduct some things are bound to go horribly wrong. Just look at all the girls sporting orange paws this summer due to self-tanner, or lipstick stained teeth, or super skinny brows!
I have used semi-permanent lashes from Ardelle. I would still recommend it - except* I wear a set of falsh lashes (105!) Then, I layer these things at the corners of my eyes to create an even more dramatic effect.
Other times, I've used the DUO glue with these semi-permanent lashes and put them at the corner of my eye. Never did I have a lash bald spot, never was I never dissatisfied with my dramatic look.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I agree with you. I've never worn these lashes for longer than a day. Permanent lash extensions (that last about 3 weeks) are definitely far more bang for your buck at $60CAN!
Nov 01, 2011
heartlee H.
Nov 24, 2011
Eunice S.
Jun 02, 2011
Jessica B.
Whoa, this is horrible >.<
If i would wanna do this then i prefer going to the salon & pay $20 for this than having my eyelashes fall out.
May 30, 2011
Veronica E.
I rather pile up on many coats of mascara :) I wanna keep my lashes as short as they are lol
May 30, 2011
Sharon M.
I am a lash extension stylist and I have seen bad results from clients that have tried this type of lash. Many times people are compromising the costs and attempt cheap alternatives. Applying lashes with hair glue equals permanent damage.
Jun 09, 2011
Morgan V.
May 30, 2011
Krystal C.
I think I'll stick to my full set falsies :) I can't afford to lose more lashes.
May 30, 2011
Tara K.
I currently have lash extensions and am IN LOVE! I'm too chicken to try these D.I.Y lashes, I'll leave it up to the professionals! its worth the investment! ;)
May 30, 2011
Elyne S.
Yikes, I never used fake lashes but was thinking about trying them out, but after reading this I probably never try them out.
Jun 11, 2011
Breanna B.