The secret to long-lasting lashes for summer
Mascara having a meltdown? Here's the remedy to a smudge-free, flake-free fringe of lashes
Lashes united
A CoverGirl survey revealed that 50 percent of women would choose mascara over every other make-up product out there. No surprise really, as we all know the merits of mascara – it instantly wakes up your face, makes eyes appear bigger and generally a more attractive visage full stop. But there’s the drawback – mascara is melting down in the summer heat. I mean, we’re just not set up for these kinds of temperatures. Even a walk in the park is a problem; either too much squinting or lashes are squashed under your Le Specs by Adam Selman. The ride to work is a complete sticky melt-down, while the pool... Sadly, mascara tends to wipeout in any kind of surf environment – even just a bit of gentle breaststroke around the ponds at Hampstead Heath is enough to make you look like something from Transylvania.
The answer to all your mascara woes, is in fact, ditching mascara altogether and replacing it with semi-permanent lash extensions. There are many advantages to having these little beauties fitted. You look instantly prettier in the morning – meaning less time on maquillage and more time to hit the snooze button (win-win), and talking of application – there’s no need for endless layers of mascara – the extensions boost volume, thicken, and add colour. Plus, they can last for up to 6 weeks (if you look after them). The treatment options are immense. Full-on Kardashian lashes to uber natural fluttery versions. Whatever the style, the best choice is to always go bespoke, and ask for ‘individual lash extensions’. This means the lash lady, aka. therapist, will cut, colour and size up individual lashes – so think of it as a made-to-measure couture service for your eyes and also an end to those mascara meltdowns.
WHERE TO GO FOR THE BEST LASH EXTENSIONS IN LONDON
1. Flutter, Bespoke Flutter Lashes, 120 mins, £235
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL
Tel: 020 7893 8333
A mobile eyelash extension service in London and surrounding counties, plus Nottingham and Belfast, alongside a luxury clinic in Harrods that offer custom lash extensions for a believable doe-eyed look.
Book here
2. Sleek Lashes, Full Set of Eyelash Extensions, 90 mins, £135
Where: 5 Upper Wimpole St, London W1G 6BP
Tel: 07956 420778
They range from the super-dramatic Russian 3D and 6D lashes to the softer alluring mink lash extensions, all thoroughly bespoke to you.
Book here
3. Atherton Salon, Classic Full Set, 60 mins, £170
Where: 18 New Cavendish Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8UR
Tel: 020 7487 4048
Daxita Vaghela, dubbed London’s Lash Queen is based at Atherton salon. She uses a range of different brands from Mink, Luna, and Y lashes, so you can choose a style to suit you.
Book here
4. Blink Brow Bar, Semi-Permanent Lashes, 60 mins, £150
Where: Various department store branches, including John Lewis Oxford Street, Selfridges, Liberty and Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge.
Tel: 020 30730539
Great central London locations that offer natural-looking individual lashes that last up to 6 weeks.
Book here
5. Lash Perfect Classic Individual Eyelash Extensions, 60 mins, £130
Where: 9 Warwick Street, London W1B 5LY
Tel: 020 7434 4554
Lash Perfect offers Tahitian Feathering – a new multi-lash technique used to create a softer, fuller set of eyelashes or just opt for some pretty corner flicks as this salon caters to every fantasy flutter.
Book here
The answer to all your mascara woes, is in fact, ditching mascara altogether and replacing it with semi-permanent lash extensions. There are many advantages to having these little beauties fitted. You look instantly prettier in the morning – meaning less time on maquillage and more time to hit the snooze button (win-win), and talking of application – there’s no need for endless layers of mascara – the extensions boost volume, thicken, and add colour. Plus, they can last for up to 6 weeks (if you look after them). The treatment options are immense. Full-on Kardashian lashes to uber natural fluttery versions. Whatever the style, the best choice is to always go bespoke, and ask for ‘individual lash extensions’. This means the lash lady, aka. therapist, will cut, colour and size up individual lashes – so think of it as a made-to-measure couture service for your eyes and also an end to those mascara meltdowns.
WHERE TO GO FOR THE BEST LASH EXTENSIONS IN LONDON
1. Flutter, Bespoke Flutter Lashes, 120 mins, £235
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL
Tel: 020 7893 8333
A mobile eyelash extension service in London and surrounding counties, plus Nottingham and Belfast, alongside a luxury clinic in Harrods that offer custom lash extensions for a believable doe-eyed look.
Book here
2. Sleek Lashes, Full Set of Eyelash Extensions, 90 mins, £135
Where: 5 Upper Wimpole St, London W1G 6BP
Tel: 07956 420778
They range from the super-dramatic Russian 3D and 6D lashes to the softer alluring mink lash extensions, all thoroughly bespoke to you.
Book here
3. Atherton Salon, Classic Full Set, 60 mins, £170
Where: 18 New Cavendish Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8UR
Tel: 020 7487 4048
Daxita Vaghela, dubbed London’s Lash Queen is based at Atherton salon. She uses a range of different brands from Mink, Luna, and Y lashes, so you can choose a style to suit you.
Book here
4. Blink Brow Bar, Semi-Permanent Lashes, 60 mins, £150
Where: Various department store branches, including John Lewis Oxford Street, Selfridges, Liberty and Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge.
Tel: 020 30730539
Great central London locations that offer natural-looking individual lashes that last up to 6 weeks.
Book here
5. Lash Perfect Classic Individual Eyelash Extensions, 60 mins, £130
Where: 9 Warwick Street, London W1B 5LY
Tel: 020 7434 4554
Lash Perfect offers Tahitian Feathering – a new multi-lash technique used to create a softer, fuller set of eyelashes or just opt for some pretty corner flicks as this salon caters to every fantasy flutter.
Book here
