We know it’s not exactly a hardship to apply a lash-boosting sweep of mascara. Worse things in life and all that. But late night make-up removal on a school night – and the wrong side of 12am? We’ll confess, the lure of sleep wins us over more often than not.
Here are the three treatments we’d swap our mascara for.
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1 Lash perm
It's OK if you've veered away from perms since Kylie Minogue was in Neighbours. The lash equivalent of the hairstyle that we left in the '80s is a totally different breed of perm.
The eyelash perming process will see your lashes spread over a mini roller before a solution is applied. Once complete, you’ll be the proud owner of lashes that really show off your eyes. That coquettish curl should survive until your next pay cheque.
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2 Lash tinting
If you're bound to the 'less is more' school of thought, try lash tinting. The gentle dye process gives a dark and luscious finish, but still looks natural, so it's ideal if you just want a subtle change. It gives an impression of extra length as your lashes will be more prominent, but doesn't physically add any extra millimetres. We've found mascara doesn't mix with hot, sweaty public transport (we never figured out how to apply mascara on a moving bus anyway), so lash tinting's ideal for the summer.
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3 Lash extensions
Extensions come straight from the 'bigger is better' camp. With this treatment, the technician applies individual lashes to your own to boost volume and flutter. And one size definitely doesn’t fit all: you choose the length, the curl and the colour. Whether you opt for a natural-looking set or go for all-out glamour, heading out mascara-free is more satisfying than popping bubble wrap.
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