What Are Eyelash Extensions?
Eyelash extensions are individually applied synthetic eyelashes designed to add length, dimension and thickness to your natural eyelashes. Each synthetic eyelash is meticulously applied to one single natural eyelash using a specific high quality, specially formulated adhesive. When this is done correctly there are no clumps of glue, nothing sticking together, no irritation, no pain, no discomfort and no watery red eyes.
Each set of eyelash extensions is customised to each client. Whether you're wanting a natural, lighter look, a more dramatic, full look, a natural curl, or a more defined curl - the sky is the limit! For classic eyelash extensions, one single strand synthetic eyelash is applied to one single natural eyelash. For volume eyelash extensions, a fan of multiple synthetic eyelashes carefully joined together at the base is applied to one single natural eyelash.
Here at Artistry By Hayley, I pride myself in consulting with my clients and having a detailed chat about what can be expected during your appointment, what look you're hoping to achieve and how we can achieve that whilst maintaining client comfort and natural lash health. Rest assured you're in very kind, caring and experienced hands during your appointments with me.
How Long Do They Last?
After completion of a full set of eyelash extensions, you can expect to need a refill approximately every 2-3 weeks. I always recommend 2 weeks to start. Eyelash extensions mimic the pattern of growth of your natural eyelashes, meaning because they're individually applied to your natural eyelash, if that natural eyelash falls out, the extension falls out, if the natural eyelash grows, the extension moves up the natural eyelash creating a gap between the base of the natural eyelash and the base of the eyelash extension.
Often clients will each have different growth phases and seasons of shedding. This is all very normal and is not noticeable with regularly scheduled refill appointments. Please note, it is healthy for your eyelashes to shed and grow - we don't want this natural process to be obstructed by eyelash extensions!
During refill appointments your eyelashes are thoroughly cleaned, each eyelash extension is combed through and checked, whilst all eyelash extensions that have grown out, or aren't as well bonded anymore are removed and replaced by fresh eyelash extensions.
My Lash & Brow Work Gallery
Below are 'real' clients that I have worked with to create the exact look that suited their needs and features. I strive to create the most natural look possible, with the utmost attention to detail.
Brow Information
Artistry By Hayley offers an exclusive range of state of the art brow services to choose from as described below.
EYEBROW LAMINATION
Lamination solution is applied to the brow hairs resulting in a set, uniform shape that lasts up to 6 weeks. This creates a full, even and fluffy appearance of the brows.
EYEBROW WAX
Eyebrows are aligned and shaped using warm, gentle wax to remove unwanted hairs. No tint is applied.
EYEBROW TINT
A customised colour eyebrow tint is mixed carefully into the perfect solution to provide your brows with extra colour, coverage and definition, focussing on colouring the brow hairs with a light skin stain underneath.
This treatment will last up to 4 weeks with skin tint usually fading after 1 week.
Be Prepared for your Appointments...
Wear comfortable clothes you're happy to lie down in for several hours
Extra pillows and blankets can be provided for additional support/comfort/privacy
Please try to use the toilet before your appointment - of course I'm more than happy to stop and prepare your eyes so you can open them and go - however this minimises your precious time with me and may result in less eyelash extensions being applied
Try to avoid caffeine up to 4hrs before your appointment - not only does it make you need to use the toilet alot sooner than normal - it often causes your natural eyelashes to flutter and move while your eyes are closed which makes the application of eyelash extensions more time consuming and may result in less lashes being applied during your time with me
Ensure your phone is on silent - it helps make the experience free from distractions and as calming and relaxing as its meant to be
Remove glasses. Contact lenses are generally removed prior to your appointment, however if you’re comfortable wearing them with your eyes closed for the duration of up to 2 hours then they should be fine. Both contact lenses and glasses are fine to be worn after your appointment
Consider the style your hair is in and think comfort and practicality when lying down for several hours - things like bobby pins and hair ties may dig in and cause discomfort. The best way to ensure the most comfortable experience is to wear your hair out and tucked down to one side so it’s not hanging behind you into your eyelash technicians lap
Preferably arrive without any make-up on - this means less cleaning and more lashing. A thorough clean of your eyelashes is included in every appointment regardless, however if you must wear makeup, please refrain from wearing any on your eyes to your appointment