Posted: Jun 15, 2010 at 3:13pm
Eyelash extensions may last from two weeks to two months, depending on
the cycle of hair growth. Most people choose black lashes, however,
brown, red, green and purple are available. Mink lashes are available,
and are sustainably harvested from live minks in the United States. The
minks are combed out, their hair sanitized and the individual hairs are
used. Mink sets may cost from $500.00 and up. Most technicians use
nylon based hairs, however, not mink. Eyelash extensions have been
around since the late 1990s, used mostly by fashion models and
Hollywood. Eyelash extensions are worn by celebrities such as Nicole
Kidman, Star Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Love-Hewitt,
Lindsay Lohan, Gwen Stefani, Lucy Liu, Naomi Campbell and Liz Hurley.
However, since the early 2000s, many suburban salons have offered this
service. Eyebrow extensions are available as well, however are not as
popular as eyelash extensions. False eyelash strips, or small groups of
false eyelashes, are not considered to be