I have been wearing lash extensions for years, and it has taken me awhile to find the best lash artist that fits my needs and does a professional job. I have been going to Julia for almost a year now and her work is incredible!
Lashes are one of the best investments that I’ve personally done for myself, most days I don’t have to wear make up, especially eye make up, so it saves me time, which you all know I’m allllll about! I love that I can be fresh out the shower and still have lashes, or be swimming by the pool and my lashes are still looking fleeeeky! My lash tech Julia was kind enough to answer some questions I sent her, most of these questions are questions I get asked frequently about my lashes, feel free to comment any questions for me or Julia if there is something we didn’t answer! Xo
M E E T MY LASH TECH, THE BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL
I have always had a passion for the beauty industry, specifically in eyelash extensions. As a client, I have been wearing lashes for several years and absolutely love the confidence they give me! While I was completing my Master’s in Communications at John Carroll University, for one of my courses I had to create a fictional business plan that eventually was given life and that was The Beauty Confidential. I have also loved the concept of enhancing natural beauty. For me, lashes provide subtle, yet exquisiteresults and minimize my daily routine! I believe in being the best version of you and in order to be that one must have confidence, and for me that was all-things beauty!
2. What Brand of lash extensions do you use and why?
When I started The Beauty Confidential, there were a lot of lash brands to choose from, but Borboleta Beauty won my heart! I choose there brand for 3 main reasons.
–Exceptional Products
–Personalized Education
–Community
Borboleta’s products are exceptional. As a lash brand, they make it their responsibility to formulate the SAFEST adhesives & softest lashes in the industry! As a client, I wear Borboleta eyelash extension… so I know what it feels like on my eyes (I literally do not feel anything)! Borboleta’s lashes are soft, feel natural to the eye, and maintain curl! Their adhesives provide amazing retention, flexibility, and low fumes! As a lash artist, I wanted to stand out with exceptional work and professionalism, and that is exactly what you learn from Borboleta’s training. It was the best investment of my time & $$$! The Borby team encourages lash artists to never stop learning & they constantly offer support & that is what just what I needed! Lastly, I found the Borboleta Beauty lash community to be very special. Borboleta supports a positive community, where competition does not exist. They encourage lash artist to thrive together & learn from eachother! For me, this is what sealed the deal with Borboleta Beauty, the brand itself and the team behind it are dedicated to the evolving industry & education!
3. What’s the difference of Classic Lashes vs.Volume lashes? Who is the best candidate for each of them?
Classic lashes are the traditional technique of eyelash extensions, where high quality extensions are placed individually to each natural lash, adding volume, length, & curl. So the ratio is 1 extension to 1 natural lash! The appointment time is about 2 hours! Never-to-be confused with cluster lashes (Not a fan), Volume lashes are handcrafted on the spot to provide the fluffiest, most luxurious lashes! So the ratio is 3-12D extensions to 1 natural lash! These lashes are strategically handcrafted to provided the fullest, darkest look! This technique offers more of a strip-lash look and totally brings on the drama! The appointment time for volume lashes is anywhere from 2-6 hours long! The best candidate for either of these techniques truly depends on their lifestyle and the look they’re going for! If you’re looking for a more natural and subtle mascara look, I recommend classic lashes! If you want a fuller, more texturized look I would recommend volume lashes! That being said, each technique is very customizable to each client!
4. Why would someone want lash extensions, what benefits do they offer vs just a strip lash, etc?
Enhancing our natural lashes has definitely become a huge component to our makeup routine; whether you choose mascara, lash lifts, and lash serums, strip lashes or extensions! The preference really depends on the client and their lifestyle. The benefits for eyelash extensions are endless! Unlike a strip lashes, lash extensions are custom to each client based on the symmetry of their face and eye shape (**hence why researching your lash artist is SO important**). Due to the lashes being semi-permanent, every morning you wake up and feel ready to go! Lash extensions can be super natural looking or bring on the drama, you don’t have the lash band or any glue like strip lashes touching your eyelid. Although you have to maintain lash extensions every couple of weeks, you truly do not feel anything on you eye since the extensions are attached to your natural lashes and not your skin! Once I had my lashes done, I could never go back to strip lashes!
5. How often do you have to get a fill?
Our natural lashes fall out every 45-60 days, and are naturally replaced with the growth of a new eyelash! When a natural lash falls out, so too will the false lash attached. Overtime, the lash extensions may fall out on their own due to improper aftercare! I recommend clients come every 2-3 weeks to maintain a full look! However, we have to remember that every client is different, for example one of my client’s lash extensions can last 5 weeks and some clients just do better at 2 weeks!
6. How do you take care of lash extensions?
AFTERCARE is SO IMPORTANT. I cannot stress this enough! Exposure to steam, heat, rubbing your eyes, excessive makeup, sleeping face-down, constant contact with water, are all factors that can damage your lashes or effect retention. Dirt, debris, dead skin, and makeup all have a tendency to be in our lash line even without eyelash extensions (gross!), so I highly recommend that all lash clients invest in lash cleanser, as well as a lash make up brush to clean their lashes!
7.How do you know what look to give each client?
It is so no easy task figuring out the right eyelash extensions for each client! Each face is uniquely different so are each client’s lashing needs! Lash extensions are there to enhance one’s natural beauty! Therefore, each of us has different eye shapes, such as hooded eyes, almond eyes, round eyes, deep set eyes, and downward eyes. Based on the different eye shape and symmetry of your face requires different curls, lengths, and lash mapping of the eye. This should always be discussed during your consultation with your lash artist!
8. What is advice you would give someone wanting to become an Esthetician?
DO YOU & DO WHAT YOU LOVE! As Esthetician, you have the opportunity to go down various paths – whether it is eyelash extensions, facials, massage, or waxing (& more)…you have to love it! My best advice is to find out what you enjoy, so it doesn’t feel like work! Finish school and get your license, clients appreciate your credibility and your investment in education! If you don’t invest in yourself, why would a client invest in you?
9. What advice would you give a hustler in the beauty industry?
HUSTLE. It is all about how much you hustle! Don’t compare yourself to others. In the beauty industry it is easy to compare yourself to others, especially over social media! There is no competition (trust me there are enough clients to go around). For a long time, I felt a sense of competition in the lash community, which was total BS. Clients fall in love with the service you provide and YOU. Even if it is rough in the beginning, which it will be… don’t give up! Reach out to others in the community, ask questions, support others, and share your story!