Lengthy, voluminous lashes, that’d be nice. Good news, there’s a treatment for just that, without the heavy makeup application. Eyelash extensions are the fuss-free addition to your natural lashes, that last up to eight weeks with a little TLC. With ‘classic’ and ‘Russian’ extensions both popular, which type should you choose? We’ve done some comparing, because we’re kind like that (and because i’d like to stop weighing down my eyelids with six layers of mascara). From the process, to the price tag, here it is – battle of the lashes.
By Rachel Spedding
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1 Au-naturel (ish), classic lashes
'One-by-one’ lashes, because the process does exactly that: applying a single extension fibre to each natural lash. The number will vary – between 40-100 – depending on how many lashes you already have (and they need to be in good nick, FYI). As for the extensions, they’re normally made from man-made fibres, and come in a variety of curl, length and thickness, so you can properly customise your wink – just speak to your beautician. Classic lashes are comfortable, easy to wear, and will last between 6-8 weeks, if you treat them right.
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2 3D lashes, the ‘Russian’ ones
Brow-touching, delayed-blinking lashes – ‘Russian’ extensions are your go-to. Okay, so the level of ‘drama’ is up to you, but folks are sure to notice a change. For these ‘3D’ lashes, extension fans are created, with a cluster of between 2-8 fibres applied to each natural lash. Yep, drama. This means up to 700 extensions can be applied per eye. It’s an intricate process, so an appointment may run over two hours, but the results are ridiculously good, and despite the added dimension, they’re comfortable to wear. As with classics, they should last around 6-8 weeks. Two months of lash compliments, dreamy.
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3 What's our verdict?
It’s tough to compare the two – both types of extensions do the trick, your desired result should make the call. For that ‘just rolled out of bed but god damn my lashes are great’ vibe, go classic: a little extra something-something on your eyelids. For full-glam (think hen parties, evening soirees, or, you know, all the time), go Russian. Price-wise, you’ll pay more, but it’s definitely a noticeable transformation. Either type will last up to eight weeks, but you can head for an infill after three weeks, and keep fluttering beyond the two month mark– longer lashes, for longer. Ta-ta mascara.
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