TikTok taught me the way to do my lash extensions at dwelling and it's already saving me lots of of {dollars}

• Skilled eyelash extensions could be over $100 per set.
• Every eyelash appointment takes at the very least 90 minutes.
• I used to be capable of do my lash extensions at dwelling for lower than $40 and in round 10 minutes.

I completely detest getting my eyelash extensions put in, however sadly, I like waking up with fluttering Disney princess eyelashes extra. 

So, each month or so I might shell out $100 to $150 to have somebody poke me within the eye for 90 minutes. Every time I might lay down on the lash desk, my again getting more and more uncomfortable with every passing minute, I might vow to myself to by no means do that once more. However then, as quickly as I noticed my reflection within the mirror, I knew I used to be kidding myself. I might be again.

Not too long ago, the TikTok gods smiled down on me and my For You web page delivered a video of a lady placing on lash clusters from the consolation of her own residence. I watched, mesmerized at how straightforward it seemed.

Quickly, I used to be deep in eyelash-tok, watching woman after woman do her lashes by herself. It seemed really easy that I needed to attempt it.

It is scarily cheap — in complete, I spent round $30

Many of the TikTok women have been utilizing the Falscara model bond and seal to use their lashes.

Since I did not have any of the instruments crucial, I went forward and purchased the bond and seal, in addition to the Falscara lash clusters and a Kiss eyelash applicator. I used that model for my first two functions however subsequently moved on to Laubess lashes, which had extra number of lashes. I additionally bought the Falscara remover, simply in case issues took a flip.

In complete, I spent round $30. Even with a Groupon (sure, Groupon nonetheless exists) the most affordable I had ever gotten my lashes professionally finished was about $88. 

When you get began, the method is fairly easy

Amazon delivered my provides two days later. Step one is to make use of the bond and apply it to the roots of your lashes. Then, seize a lash cluster and fix it to the place you simply utilized the glue. You repeat this course of till you’ve your required quantity of lashes after which go over the place you initially put the glue with the Falscara seal.

This complete course of took me 10 minutes versus the hour and a half I used to be spending on the salon.

Whereas my lashes gave the salon a run for its cash on the primary day, day two revealed that I would want a bit extra follow. I wakened with a number of lashes hanging on for expensive life.

So, I did what each millennial would do and went again to TikTok. After watching a number of extra movies and attempting once more, I positively bought higher and now not need to worry wanting within the mirror once I get up.

Be taught from my errors: Apply the bond rigorously and curl your lashes first

The primary time I did my lashes, I utilized the bond to my total eyelash like mascara. This ended up making my complete lash sticky and allowed particles to stay to my lashes.

One other tip that basically makes a distinction is to curve your eyelashes with an eyelash roller first. This helps the brand new lashes mix together with your pure lashes. (I did not even personal an eyelash roller earlier than this, however I bought an affordable one for $4.)

My remaining mistake was that I forgot to clamp my eyelashes and the brand new lashes along with the applicator after I completed. 

Due to my rookie errors, two days after I utilized them, the lashes on my left eye just about fully fell off. The lashes on my proper eye held on sturdy for a number of extra days. Sure, that does imply I went for a number of days with lashes solely on one eye — the thrill of with the ability to make money working from home together with your digital camera off.

With these further tweaks, my new DIY lashes can final for at the very least per week when you keep away from getting them moist (for reference, my skilled lashes would final three weeks to a month). I’ve finished my lashes 3 times up to now and I am about to do them once more in preparation for a trip, not sure if I can ever return to the way in which that I did them earlier than.