Eyelash tinting no more...

[cazziebo]

I have quite sensitive eyes and wear contact lenses so hardly ever wear mascara. Instead I've been having my eyelashes tinted at a salon every 4/5 weeks (or when I have the money!).

Couldn't get an appointment just before going on holiday so got the permanent 30day mascara from Boots. What fantastic results. cost around £7.99, dead easy to use, and no stinging at all. I'll probably get at least six months worth of applications out of the tube (maybe more but not sure how long I can keep it for)

Just thought I'd pass the money saving tip on! (and of course, buy it through quidco with an advantage card!)

[the devil made me do it]

Is it easy to apply?

[cazziebo]

Is it easy to apply?

Dead easy - and remember I'm doing it with no lenses in and obviously no glasses. It's just like putting mascara on, you leave it on for a while and then wash it off. Sometimes at a salon if it goes into my eye it really stings, but I had no problems at all with this stuff. Wish I'd discovered it earlier...

[Bykerlass]

Will give it a go sounds good, have you found out anything for eyebrow tinting?

[shykins]

is it boots own brand make??

i usually have mine permed and tinted but havent got time before i go away so might give this a go

thanks

[positivelymummy]

ooh i use that too, and would def recommend it! it works out sooo much cheaper. i find a box lasts around at least 6 months. so i never use more than 2 boxes a year, which is cheaper than going to the salon every month. i don't really like the plastic applicator that much, so i just use a cotton bud. i use the dark brown for eyelashes and eyebrows and before i apply it i smear some vasaline 'around' my eyebrows first, then if i put too much on i can easily wipe it off with a cotton bud without it staining the skin.

[frivolous_fay]

Are we talking about the Eyelure stuff? That's all I could find in Boots.

[cazziebo]

The one I have is by coloursport?

[Cazzdevil]

http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1002643

Looks good, I might give it a try!

[frivolous_fay]

http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1002643

Looks good, I might give it a try!

That's the one I just bought, I was obviously confused by the nearby eyelure stuff ;) The lady looked baffled when I told her Boots had an own brand 30-day mascara ;)

[longforgotten]

I very rarely wear makeup now as mascara irritates my eyes. It's ok for a while, then as the day progresses my eyes get more and more irritated, and when I come to take the mascara off it gets worse.

If I put makeup on and no mascara I just don't look right.

So my question is anybody have the same problem with mascara, tried this Boots dye stuff, and alls been ok.

I would really like to be able to wear makeup again. I'm very tempted to try it.

[Cazzdevil]

The big benefit for me would be that I still rub my eyes like a little kid (despite being 27 now!). No matter how hard I try I can't stop myself so if I'm wearing make-up it ends up smudged to heck.

This might be the ideal thing for me to try! I assume you can do top and bottom lashes.

[Katmc2k]

put my faith in you all last night and bought some at boots- very excited about trying it! :T Thanks everyone its a great idea x

[boosas]

Thanks for this, gonna go and buy some and give it a try!

[shykins]

bought some and gave it a go but i couldnt stand the stuff my eyes were watering within 2mins and i had to wash them out... mind u i have very short lashes so maybe that was the problem (either that or i am a wimp lol)

will stick to having it done at the salon i think.. shame cos would save a fortune.. oh well
x

[Knelley]

I've used this for a couple of years and never had any bother. I usully put it on whilst lying in the bath! I lie and read with it on....I know, I shouldn't but have never had any problems with it. If I find that I put it on the skin then yes, it will sting so I just wash it off and start again. I am on my way to perming my lashes myself now :)

[Leothecat]

What is eyelash perming?

[BlueLightReflections]

This stuff sounds great!! What good advice, will definitely go out and invest in some. Thank you!!

[shykins]

my skin was fine it was my eyes that watered and stung.. i do think the fact my lashes are so short are the problem as it was so fiddly to get the stuff on, even at the salon they have a job

well i now have a pack of dark brown thats going spare if anyones in essex and wants it,, got to be moneysaving about this in some way or another lol

x

[Knelley]

Eyelash perming is fantastic! I got it done a couple of months ago for going on holiday. Basically, they use tiny pad things....like rollers, to glue your eyelashes to. They then add the 'perming lotion' let it set and then neutralise it. I got my eyelashes tineted afterwards and the effect was amazing! I have really long eyelashes but they are straight and blonde:( I have to wear mascara so you can just see my lashes. With this I did not have to wear any for the first month. I only added some at night, just for myself, so I could have more of an effect. Everyone commented on something being different with my eyes, that they looked really nice.

You need to wait 3 months between perms though and I am at the halfway stage at the moment, where half my lashes are upright and black and half are straight and blonde! I just mask it by wearing more mascara. As soon as the 3 months is up though i will be getting them permed again. :)