I have had my eyelashes re-done by Flutter! This time, I didn’t even have to leave the comfort of my own home because lash-expert Nicky came and did them in my living room. She brought a folding bed/table with her and a strong lamp which (as you will see in the video) makes it all look a bit like I’m lying in an operating theatre!
I went for slightly more dramatic lashes than last time, which was rather a gamble because of work and possible makeup-artist-to-model-friction but hey-ho, you only live once! Below are my before and after pictures – as you can see, my lashes are pretty much non-existent naturally, yet the extensions make me look as though I’ve stolen Bambi’s eyelids! (Ugh! What an image, sorry about that!)
Just to re-cap; Flutter lashes are extensions that are glued onto your natural lashes and they do not come off. These aren’t ‘falsies’ or strip-lashes, they’re individual extensions that don’t even touch your skin – you can see in the picture that there’s a miniscule gap between the extension and the eyelid where my natural (blonde) lashes are exposed. The extensions last for the natural cycle of the lash, falling out only when the ‘host lash’ (as I like to call it – too many sci-fi films!) falls out!
My last set of lashes lasted a good eight weeks before they looked odd – you’re supposed to get them infilled every two or three weeks to keep them looking neat and even, but I grew mine out because of work. Hopefully I’ll be able to keep up the maintenance on these ones! I must say that it’s a lot easier getting someone to come to your house to do it, it feels a lot more chilled out and less of a mission. If you’re thinking of getting lash extensions done then remember that they’re a bit of a commitment if you intend to keep them permanently, but they grow out much more gracefully than you’d expect, so don’t be scared to splash out and get them done for a big occasion!
I have primarily had mine done because I have a very big birthday coming up (I’m going to be eighty-five – don’t I look fab?!) and I want to be a bit glam. I was also missing waking up with lovely lashes – it’s really quite a bizarre-but-lovely experience looking in the mirror first thing and actually looking borderline-acceptable! The only thing that I had forgotten about – and I’m being completely honest here – is that for the first couple of days, if you’re a face-fidget like me, you may find yourself pulling a few out. I can’t stand the feeling of having anything coarse near my eyes, and so unlucky lashes that ‘felt wrong’ came straight out. This is very naughty to admit, and I’m sorry Flutter ladies – I just couldn’t resist!
I’ve made a little video for all of those who have no idea what lash extensions look like – check out my Nip Tuck music, I thought that was a genius touch if I may say so myself. If you fancy some lashes, Flutter are top-notch and I highly recommend them. All of the lash ladies are true experts and will advise you on the best thickness of lash to suit. Don’t go to some dodgy salon where they’re offering a deal for a tenner – this process takes a lot of time (two hours at least) and there’s just no way it can be done properly in twenty minutes or whatever some of these places offer! Flutter lashes will set you back £180 the first time, and £90 thereafter (every three weeks or so). I’d love to say “what you spend in lashes you’ll save in mascara” but that would be a total lie! If you have a bit of dough spare, though, and want to make a real (non-surgical) difference to your face, then these, as I said back in those balmy August days, are perfect.
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My God, they look amazing, but they are soooo expensive…obviously a lot of work goes into them, but it would definitely be a special occasion thing for me!
does it hurt??
Your sense of humour is fantastic here! ‘Stole Bambi’s eyelids’, lol.
Quite expensive, but out of curiosity, I wonder if I can get them? My lashes are Asian-style, poker straight and even curling is a hazardous pain in the arse. I saw a post recently where a girl had her’s permed, but the regrowth of straight and curled lashes looked freaky.
Also, the first photo was scary. That weapon the woman was holding looked lethal.
You don’t feel a thing! It’s quite weird – no pain, no real feeling, they don’t even touch your skin. It looks freaky, but it’s really easy and quite relaxing! xx
They look blinking fantastic……see what I did there?
xx
Do you think they would suit contact wearers? Thanks!
Yes, they should be fine as they only touch the lash x Double check first though!
i like your blog and sneak by nearly every day.
in this post i really like the shirt you are wearing.
do you mind posting where you got it or what brand it is?
thanks!
I bought it in Zara in Paris last week! Shall I post about it? Glad you like it! Xx
wow.. totally love the voluminous effect though!
as my doctor always tells me.. pain versus beauty.. since u said its not painful though.. this is a win-win situation! i tried the normal lash extension with other beauty places. and it only makes my lashes look longer but i want volume!! =p
would be great if you could post it!!! Thanks! x
Desperately trying to prevent my hideously spendthrift, obsessed with fakery daughter from seeing this, she spends £60 a month on individual stick on lashes as it is and would probably empty her bank account for these! That said they do look stunning. I have a question actually about your brows/eyelids – do you have them waxed, threaded or are you a demon with the tweezers? Its just they are remarkably hair free, I did see something somewhere the other day about a razor especially for removing peach fuzz from eye lids but the thought of potentially stubbly eye lids combined with my existing dropping jowls, beard and full tache put me off!
HAHA! You never fail to make me laugh! Re eyebrows; I get them done on shoots and let someone shape them about once a year or so, I then ONLY pluck strays. So it’s pretty easy – also, I’m not a very hairy person, which is nice!
Btw the previous comment was by me, always forget to say who I am on here. Ey up Ruth love! x
Thanks Zoe! I was just discussing the temptation to ‘pick’ at lashes with another girl who had them done – it’s quite weird having brittle eyelashes!
Oh my God I’m useless at this! I posted a comment for Cassie and I guess it didn’t work. So….
TO CASSIE
I also have awfully straight eyelashes and extentions looked really odd (although I must add that I used a different company to Ruth). The lashes were nice and long, yet almost completely horizontal, shelves for your eyelids one might say! I pulled them out two days later. Temporary falsies work so much better for super-straight lashes I think. Curl your natural lashes, sticke ‘em on then curl again, et voila!