Saturday 20 June 2015

Let's talk about lashes...

 

There are so many reasons to love lashes and brows... The latter frame your face and shaped correctly will bring all your features to their best. Bad brows whether too thick (yes dear fashion trends there is such thing) or too thin, too arched, round or straight can easily be disastrous. Just like a good haircut good brows require shaped even just once in a while by a trained specialist who can advise on the best shape for your face. I know the trend towards very thick brows has been raging lately but for any one pulling it I have seen at least three disasters. Notwithstanding that pulling thicker and darker than nature brows doesn't mean they still are the best for your features. 
   I am a huge fan of the billion dollar brows system, specialists in finding the most flattering brows and shade of brows for every one they are definitely a little brow miracle to try if you have a specialist near you.  
Another little beauty secret I am partial to are lashes extensions. From individual to Russian there is a fit for every one. I would greatly urge anyone looking for a lash artist to make sure they are fully qualified and insured. Read reviews and ask to see photographs of their work. Feel free to ask them any questions to make sure you are comfortable and get the look you are looking for from bold to natural looking. Lashes extensions are great if you are very busy and don't lays want to put mascara on every day. They are a lovely option if simple tinting still is not enough for thin and pale lashes. They are perfect for straight eyelashes as the extensions add a gentle curl that will save you the need for curlers or perm.

One important thing to remember is to always follow your specialist 's care advice to keep your lashes lasting (around 8 weeks or more with top ups depending on care and lash cycle) and not damage your lashes. Brush them twice a day, don't get them wet for 48 hours after top ups or placements, and lee a pair of sunglasses handy to protect them from rain and wind. 

If you ever are in Glasgow a place to try are Love those Lashes near Charing Cross where the brows and lashes artists are so good you might find yourself feeling comfortable enough to fall asleep while getting your brows waxed! The decor is warm and the ambiance will make you feel like you are in a trendy Californian salon about to step in the sun. A perfect little pick me up place from the Scottish weather to feel a little bit better. 

If you have one, I would love to hear about your favourite brow or lash salon :-)  give your artist a shoutout in the comment section and feel free to share your brow and lashes secrets!