Mermaids and unicorns have been all over the beauty world recently. We’re talking rainbow highlighter palettes, mermaid hair, and now, coloured eyelash extensions, which really channel your inner 5-year-old. It’s the Instagram generation’s version of the early noughties blue mascara trend, and this is what you need to know about it.
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1 They're not too much for the office
Mermaid extensions last for up to six weeks, so they'll need to be work-friendly. Happily, coloured lashes range from subtle to eye-popping, so you can choose a low-key pair if you need to. Also, some tones are mixed with black and have a subtle gradient, so they’re often only noticeable when the light hits them. Have a chat with your beauty therapist to find a set that won’t make your boss visibly blanche when she sees your latest look.
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2 They mean less time in front of the mirror
Extensions make your lashes look thicker and longer so you can skip mascara if you want to. Purple extensions will also save you the effort if you're going for the full smokey eye look, as you're already half way there. If you like to get in touch with your artistic side when it comes to make-up, that's more time to experiment with creative eye-shadows.
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3 Expect a longer salon session
It takes two hours to apply a full set. Each lash is attached one by one, and the colours are carefully chosen to blend into each other. If you're strapped for time you could go for infills, which are coloured lashes dotted between your natural ones. This takes just over an hour and gives a subtle look, leaving you with extra time to watch other people doing their own beauty routines on YouTube.
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