Monday, August 18, 2008

How To Dye Your Eyelashes Safely

How To Dye Your Eyelashes Safely

Have you ever forced yourself to get up half an hour earlier in the morning and "paint your eyes" before your man wakes up? Or refused to go to the swimming pool with your co-workers because you don't want them to see you without make-up?
You have?
Possible solutions, then?
Fake eyelashes are way too dramatic. We can try dyeing them instead. But PLEASE leave it to a professional. No home-made experiments because you don't want to lose your eyelashes even if they are fair by nature. And PLEASE consult your dermatologist first.
Most beauty salons offer this service. Some hairdressers offer it as well, but we would recommend going to a beauty salon because they specialize in sensitive things like eyelashes. Choose a trusted salon - eyelash tinting is one of the least expensive services so you won't be broke even if you choose a very expensive beauty shop.
It is usually recommended picking a dark brown shade to prevent unnatural look. However... I have fair hair and fair skin, and I've always opted for a black dye. This procedure doesn't give your eyelashes any extra volume like mascara does; so it looks natural enough in any case. If you normally use black mascara, you might want to try a black dye.
That's all you need to know about eyelash tinting actually. Everything else is done by the cosmetologist. The dye is applied for about 10 minutes, then wiped off. The skin around your eyes is protected by cosmetic pads. If you are very sensitive, you might ask the cosmetologist to use ultra thin cosmetic pads instead of those thicker cotton ones.
The colour would normally last for 2-4 weeks. It depends on how often you go to the swimming pool, stay in the sun, and other factors. But you can be sure that for two weeks you will never have to hide your eyes. And of course you can still use mascara whenever you want a more expressive look.

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