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Bottom Eyelash Extensions - Blink Charleston

Bottom Lashes

According to all the fashion magazines, bottom lashes are making a comeback, (not that I knew they were ever “out”). So, I often get asked if bottom lashes can have individual extensions applied?  The answer is “yes”.  However, there are a few major caveats.  Here are the big ones: 1.  The client has to keep her eyes open during the...

According to all the fashion magazines, bottom lashes are making a comeback, (not that I knew they were ever “out”). So, I often get asked if bottom lashes can...

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Full Set Eyelash Extensions - Blink Charleston

Full Set or Nothing?

I occasionally get asked if I offer anything other than a full set for first time clients.  The answer is “no”.  The reason I do not offer anything other than a full set is because without a full set of beautiful extensions, the client will want & need to wear mascara to fill in the gaps.  Wearing mascara, even the kind...

I occasionally get asked if I offer anything other than a full set for first time clients.  The answer is “no”.  The reason I do not offer anything other than...

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Pageant Lashes

Contrary to what you may think, eyelash extensions are not necessarily suitable for beauty, or fitness pageants.  The reason being is that pageants  are done on a stage and require “stage makeup”, meaning over the top, heavy makeup, so that the person is not washed out by all the bright lighting.  For eyelash extensions to really work for someone on the stage, they...

Contrary to what you may think, eyelash extensions are not necessarily suitable for beauty, or fitness pageants.  The reason being is that pageants  are done on a stage and require “stage...

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Eye Makeup & Lashes

I am often asked by clients, “What are the best eye makeup choices to highlight my beautiful extensions?”  Well, the answer is probably not what you would automatically think!  The best ways to highlight extensions is to either not wear any eye shadow at all or opt for lighter shades.  The reason being, is that the darker you go...

I am often asked by clients, “What are the best eye makeup choices to highlight my beautiful extensions?”  Well, the answer is probably not what you would automatically think!...

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Do I Need To Take A Lash Break?

I occasionally get asked if it is necessary to periodically take a break from lash extensions.  The answer is: No, unless you want to! Because we are constantly shedding and growing new lashes, the lash supply is constantly renewing itself.  I’ve had clients who have maintained their lashes since I’ve started doing them (4+ years), and have had no...

I occasionally get asked if it is necessary to periodically take a break from lash extensions.  The answer is: No, unless you want to! Because we are constantly shedding...

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