Hollywood Lashes

I developed my Hollywood Lash addiction about 8 months ago, I thought I would get a one off set done for my holiday- but how wrong I was to think I would stop at one set- I have been in love with them ever since! 

Hollywood Lashes- Picture from the Official Website

Hollywood lashes are semi-permanent lash extensions, where each individual lash is carefully glued to each of your own individual lashes, creating a beautiful full set.

The procedure

On my first appointment I arrived with little knowledge of what to expect- but I was pleasantly surprised it was quite a relaxing experience. To start with I was asked how long I would like them- On average a natural looking set would consist of mostly 'size 12' lashes (with varying sizes in the inner corner to create a more natural look) .... but as the months have progressed- so has the size of my lashes, I now have a set of size 16's!! Hollywood lashes give a more dramatic look than normal mascara does- but a more natural look than the DIY  'strips' of lash extensions you can purchase from the shops. 

My Hollywood Lashes- Full set, Size 16

 After lying down on the couch, a sticky strip is applied under each of your bottom lashes (to hold them out the way I assume and give a working surface for the lash application). A full set took about an hour to apply- but it can be much longer depending on the skills and experience of the beautician. A set of infills takes about 30mins to apply. At the end the beautician brushes them applys a puff of air to dry them and your ready to rock your new lash look!! 

I was advised not to get them wet until the following day and to only use oil-free products near my eyes to prevent breakdown of the glue.The next morning I half expected to find a few fall outs on my pillow (like the individual 'DIY' ones I had tried in the past) but to my joy- not a single one had budged! 

My Hollywood Lashes- with no other eye make up.

Over the next 2-3 weeks you do find some shed- my lashes are infilled every 2-3 weeks for a new fresh look. I  believe how they last depends on how you care for them- initially I was constantly touching them and picking at them, but over the months as I have become used to them I tend not to fiddle as much- and they last much longer!!

Prices do vary quite alot- In salons they tend to average £65 for a full set. The beautician who does mine has years of experience and charges £35 for a full set and £18-£22 for infills and works from a home studio. If anyone lives in the Birmingham area and would like more details please feel free to drop me an email.

The Pros

• Your lashes continuously look full and beautifully glam!
• They save so much time- before I used to spend 15 mins applying a thousand coats of mascara- but now they are ready to go as soon as you wake up!
• No smears or smudges
• The compliments you will receive!! :p

The Cons

• Fairly costly if you go to a salon
• Approaching 'infill time' they can look like they have seen better days- and as your natural lashes grow, they Hollywood extensions can grow at less than desirable angles (although with the use of a mini lash brush this can usually be corrected)
• You need them infilled 2-3 weekly
•  You can never wear an eye mask to sleep- I found this one out the hard way. Not a pretty look with lashes sticking out in all directions.
• I cant really comment on the effect they have on your natural lashes underneath as I have not seen my own since the day I started having the Hollywoods. 

Overall I would recommend Hollywood lashes, I love mine and they have saved my hours of time applying coat after coat of mascara!! Give them a try and let me know what you think!!