Bridal Beauty - False Lashes

Many brides I look after want their wedding make-up to be very natural. I absolutely agree with this and I don't feel you should be too far from how you normally look, just more of an enhanced you.  False eyelashes are a great way of achieving this and us girls love our lashes right?

I would say that there are two main contenders for adding that little extra.

Firstly we have individual lashes, which have a root bulb area and about 3 to 4 lashes coming out from that root. These lashes are placed to add extra volume and a little more length towards the edges.  They can be cut to make a little more of a natural look and once these are applied will not come off until you cleanse them off at night.

The other favourite of mine are lash extensions. These are individual lashes which are slightly thicker in diameter to a natural lash and are glued onto each and every lash that you have. This means you can have up to 60-80 extra lashes added. It does also mean a 2.5 hour lie down in a salon, but this is a welcome rest the week of your wedding believe me!

The result is fabulous. You don't wear any mascara with these lashes and there really is no need. They are designed to last for up to 4 weeks which takes you nicely into your honeymoon.

I have just recently got married and I decided to go down the lash extension route. I absolutely loved the result, even my dad noticed! I was worried they may look unnatural but the effect is very soft. It is wonderful to not have to wear any make-up and to wake up looking and feeling good.

The only downside to consider is that when the lashes drop out over the course of the following weeks they will take your lash with them. As a result I had them removed after 2 weeks. You can go to a salon for this or if you are loving them you can have them filled back in again.

Would I do it again? Absolutely!

Article by Freelance Hair and Make-Up Artist Alexis Daly

Images Courtesy of Especially Amy

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