Eyebrows and eyelashes are the only two essentials you need these days. Why do we say this? Simply, your eyebrows frame your beautiful face and your eyelashes line those gorgeous eyes.
The two most popular trends are microblading for eyebrows and eyelash extensions for eyelashes as more women choose these treatments to enhance their beauty. In fact, microblading and eyelash extensions have gained so much popularity that lash and brow appointments have become a monthly routine for many women.
Forget diamonds, eyelashes and eyebrows are a girl’s new best friend!
What Is Eyebrow Microblading?
Lets start with your fabulous or not so fabulous eyebrows. Microblading is a cosmetic procedure that is executed by using a hand held instrument with a tiny little blade at the end to create hair like strokes to mimic existing hair for the most realistic and natural looking eyebrows. It helps fill in any gaps or sparse areas and even can enhance the shape of your eyebrows by altering the shape or creating density.
We are remembering those teenage years when our mothers told us to put down those tweezers and we thought to ourselves “Mom you don’t know what you’re talking about.” Flash forward, should have listened to mom! Sometimes the hair follicle becomes so damaged the hair just will not grow back! Other factors that are inevitable are nutrient deficiency, aging, hypothyroidism, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata and trichotillomania.
Lucky for us we have microblading now! Here is what we love about microblading – it is only semi-permanent! The depth of the pigment only enters the superficial layer of the skin. What makes this a good thing? It gracefully fades away since it is only inserted on the first layer of the skin. This allows you to continue to touch it up and maintain your current eyebrows or adjust the shape as your taste alters from a thin arched eyebrow to maybe a thicker more neutral eyebrow. As times change our preferences changes as well and with microblading you have the flexibility of tweaking anything you may not like anymore.
What Is Eyelash Extensions?
For the love of lashes! Throw out your mascara! Say goodbye to clumps and lumps. Smudge proof and waterproof eyelash extensions are the way to go especially in the summer’s heat and humidity.
We have all heard of eyelash extensions but let’s break it down. The classic style is where one eyelash extension is attached to one natural lash. With this technique it can create longer lashes depending on how many natural lashes you already have. If you have a lot of healthy natural eyelashes you can definitely benefit from this style however if you sparse and thinner eyelashes this style is not as flattering. If one person only has 50 eyelashes per eye in comparison to someone who has 100 eyelashes per eye, their results would look completely different.
Volume eyelash extensions allow room for both length and density. Using extremely thin and lightweight eyelashes, the technician can attach 2-10 extensions on one natural eyelash. This technique gives the illusion of more eyelashes and lets be honest, which girl ever complained about too many eyelashes! This is possible by creating a bouquet of false lashes and having a fine tip which gets attached to the natural eyelash and the rest of the extensions flaring out similar to a fan. Fluffy and full, who could go wrong with those bad boys.
Volume eyelashes are only made right before attaching the extension to the natural eyelash and pre-made fans are not considered volume. Why are they not considered volume if they give the same effect? All the pre-made fans are assembled together by adhesive and to attach the fan to the natural eyelash more adhesive is required. This excess adhesive can be heavier and damaging to the natural eyelash. Volume eyelash extensions are very comfortable and require an experienced and skilled technician. A refill every 2-4 weeks depending on how well you take care of them and your natural lash cycle.
Whether you are blessed with perfect eyebrows and eyelashes really don’t matter anymore because with these trending treatments perfecting your eyebrows and eyelashes are not only achievable they come with different styles you can choose from! But remember to do your research and find a qualified and certified technician to avoid any disasters. Remember, you get what you pay for and anything on your face is worth the investment. You don’t get a Rolls Royce for the price of a Prius. For more information, Reign In Riches a beauty salon in Downtown Toronto provides great in depth information on Microblading Eyebrows and Volume Eyelash Extensions.