While you
might be thinking about
smoky eyes or even
eyes by Thermage, there is something else that is
popular: semi-permanent
eyelash extensions. Some of the celebrities that have
used them are
Madonna,
Jennifer Lopez,
Kimberly Stewart,
Paris Hilton,
Gwen
Stefani,
Lindsey Lohan, Angela Basset and Regina King. "I feel
like I’m wearing fairy lashes!" said Daryl Hannah
(pictured below on the right as she gets ready for her
treatment), a longtime admirer, when raving about the
Xtreme Lashes™ Eyelash Extensions she wore for a Golden
Globes event. (Related:
How to use eyelash extensions)
With
more than 100 different lash extension colors, thicknesses
and lengths in their repertoire, Xtreme Lashes™ takes
between one and three hours, depending
 on the skill level
of the
technician and how many extensions are desired.
Highlight colors are typically intermixed with natural
lash colors and look completely natural with just a hint
of color throughout. The application procedure is
painless. Clients recline comfortably with their eyes
closed during the entire procedure (see the picture on the
left below with Dania Ramirez getting hers). Most clients
fall asleep
at the
day spa during the procedure.
The
cost of an application varies throughout the country but
generally falls between $200 and $600. Touch-ups are
usually done for a fraction of this, depending on how many
extensions need to be added. Eyelash extensions are great
for special occasions or for everyday wear.
(Related:
Celebrities with eyelash extensions)An
alternative to eyelash extensions is an eyelash
transplant. It uses the "plug and sew" techniques used to
treat baldness in men. A small incision is made at the
back of your scalp to get a few hair follicles and then
these are sewn onto your
eyelids. And believe it or not,
you do not need to be
under general anesthesia. The cost for both eyes is
about $5,000 to $6,000 depending on location. |
