Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions we often get from our clients. If you have other questions or inquiries, please use the contact form here.
Eyelash Extensions are semi-permanent eyelash extensions comprised of individual synthetic eyelashes that are curved to replicate a natural eyelash. The lash is thicker at the base and taper to a fine point. They are applied individually onto your natural eyelash.
Wicked Winks uses only synthetic mink lashes as they allow for the best wear and tear. Synthetics also have the least possible chance of allergic reactions with human skin. Testing has shown that there are higher percentages of people who will have adverse reactions to contact with lash extensions created from animal hairs, such as mink.
With proper technique your new lashes will look and feel completely real. Each application is customized to suit the individual. We offer maybe dimensions of lashes and several different curls with lengths ranging from 5mm to 14mm. During the application we carefully select different lengths to replicate the shape and frame of a natural lash line. The thickness is determined by the health and thickness of your natural lashes as well as personal preference. The overall effect is added curl, thickness and length, opening up the eye for added definition.
Women who would like to lengthen their natural lashes or achieve that fuller, darker look. Others love the extensions as they create the appearance of a brighter, more open and rested eye, thereby creating a more youthful and rejuvenated look. Above all, to save you precious minutes in your day. Mascara is certainly no longer necessary as the lashes are bigger at the base, they create the same effect as eyeliner so that step can be avoided as well. They will give you the appearance of having put significant effort into your eye makeup when, in reality, you spent no time at all. No application of eye makeup and no need for removal at the end of the day. The added benefit is that they look beautiful morning and night, all day, every day. Say goodbye to the application of mascara, stained tears and mascara raccoon masks around the eyes.
The look can be maintained indefinitely with refills. The lash will remain in place until the natural lash on which it rests falls out. This can be as long as two months or more. Natural eyelashes grow in and fall out in cycles (every 60 to 90 days). When a natural lash matures and falls out, a new lash has already been growing and quickly replaces it without us noticing the turnover. This process is constant and at any given moment our many natural lashes are at different stages of maturity. Some are just growing in, while others are ready to shed. People typically shed between 1 and 5 natural lashes each day, depending on their individual growth cycles. On shorter natural lashes, this growing and shedding cycle is virtually unnoticeable.
Depending on the number of lashes being applied, it generally takes between 120 to 150 minutes to apply a full set. Touch-ups can be done in as little as 45 to 60 minutes.
You will be comfortably reclined with your eyes closed while your extensions are applied one at a time to your own natural eyelashes. There is no discomfort or pain involved in the procedure. In fact, most clients find it is so relaxing and comfortable that they fall asleep.
Extensions are applied to existing natural lashes so you must have some natural lashes to receive the procedure. Unfortunately we cannot apply lashes to clients who have alopecia, are undergoing chemotherapy or those who suffer from Trichotillomania, unless and until the individual has received effective treatment and normal lash growth has resumed.
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