My eyelashes all in curls....

So... I have gotten a couple of inquiries on this topic so I decided a full post was warranted.

Men this MAY not be for you though you are more than welome to read along.

Now I am sure you are all to familiar with the traditional eye lash curler and mascara methods of coloring and adding length and curl to your eyelashes.

First, you clamp the eyelash curler over your lashes, hold for undetermined amount of time, release and apply mascara.

If you are me, the undetermined length of time is anywhere from 5-7 minutes per eye. My eyelashes are sparse on my right eye, fuller on my left and are straight and angle down. And they are blond.

So when my nail technician ( who is a certified ( and certifiable) aesthetician), brought the eye lash perm to the salon where she works, I was on board to try it. It cost 35 dollars and the first two rounds were OK. The last 2 times are nothing short of spectacular now that the process is refined a bit.

In short its the same concept as perming your hair. They have a curler that has gentle adhesive on it and attach it to your eyelid. THey fold the lashes up over it. They then brush on perm solution ( specifically diluted and designed for eyelashes).

Once all of this is done, they put mini showercap looking adhesive wraps over your eyes.

Throughout this you are lying on a comfortable padded table with a pillow and blanket. Your eyes are closed. I like to use this time for napping. I plug in my ipod and relax. 20 minutes later they remove the mini shower caps, rinse off the solution with a soft cloth and warm water.

But your not done yet.

Next Vitamin E cream is applied to the skin around the eye including the upper and lower lids. then a half moon shaped bandage is applied to the skin right underneath the eye to protect the skin. At this point a tinting ( much like highlighting solution for your hair) solution is applied to the lower lashes. Then you close your eyes and the solution is brushed on the top lashes with your eyes closed. Again with the mini shower caps, and you continue your nap for another 15-20 minutes.

When you wake up they remove the showercaps and again rinse your eyes off with the soft warm cloth and Voila - one has tinted AND curly eyelashes.

There is no pain and you get to nap. Each application lasts roughly 8-10 weeks. Mine have gone as long as 12. I'm very happy with the results. I don't have to wear mascara but I can and either way it looks fantabulous.

The whole gig is 70 dollars. Well worth the effort. And my eyes look ever so lovely.