Eye lash Perm

Marg

I asked about eyelash perms @ the salon I use but they gave me the impression it wasn't worth it. (my lashes are average)

I'd like to know please how much I should expect to pay for a lash & brow tint?

At my last visit I was in & out in well under 15 mins & they charged me £17 which I thought was too much but wonder if I'm out of touch?

tinkerbell84

I do mine myself with a kit

FabuLass

This is what I do for a living...I've been qualified for 24 years so can I help to clear up some points?

but given an eyelash only lives for 3-4 weeks it's a little pointless
an eyelash actually has a life span of approx 150 days

don't blow £35+ on something that doesn't work.
if your therapist is qualified and professional using professional products you will get a great result from this. My clients usually have the perm with a complimentary lash tint once every 12 weeks and the lashes still have some curl even at this stage. The tint takes particularly well as the hair is a bit more porous after a perm so the lashes go really dark. Generally another tint is required at the 6 week stage.

i had had this done a few times and was really pleased with it the first few times but the last couple it doesnt seem to be as effective
ask if the salon uses individual sachets of solution....if they don't do many perms they might have had the solution bottle past its shelf life once opened. I use individual sachets so my clients are sure to get a great result every time.

i did try a home kit but never again!!!! i couldnt see lol
it's not the type of thing thats easy to do on yourself

what does it actually do. Eyelashes are so small i cant see what effect it would have on them
This is a semi-permanent method of curling your eyelashes. Curled eyelashes will enhance the appearance of the eyes and will normally last between 10-12 weeks. This is a method of enhancing your eyelashes and your face giving an ‘open eyed’ look. Even short eyelashes look more pronounced.

the tinting was quite quick the perming took longer and involved having tiny sticky tubes stuck to my eyelashes, very strange
What happens during the treatment: Using a small roller and water soluble glue, the lashes are rolled and separated to help ensure a beautiful natural appearance. Perming lotion is then applied to the lashes and left for 15 minutes followed by the application of a neutraliser. This is then left for a further 15 minutes under cover. Finally, damp cotton wool is used to gently remove the roller, leaving you with enhanced curled eyelashes. Tint is then applied to darken, this takes another 10 minutes.

Has any one had this done & does it work ( I don't wanna go blind lol)
Important: You will need to visit the salon for a patch test at least 48 hours prior to the treatment to ensure no allergy exists. If you have had any known eye disorders in the past, please discuss this with the therapist at the time of booking.


All in all this should be a pleasurable experience for you, make sure you go to a reputable salon and that your therapist is fuly qualified.
I hope this helps clear up a few of your questions, :T Fiona x

stingylolo

Wasn't impressed with mine. Had eyelashes permed and tinted didn't notice much difference at all. Got it done by beautician, so can't really blame her or think the products were rubbish. Think maybe I expected too much from it.

FabuLass

Marg wrote: »

I asked about eyelash perms @ the salon I use but they gave me the impression it wasn't worth it. (my lashes are average)
I'm surprised they gave this impression, is it a reputable salon? It doesn't sound very professional....were the girls just wanting to get home earlier?Some girls find this treatment fiddly to do and maybe they need more practice or training and so maybe they were just trying to get out of it.
In a good salon you would have been given proper advice and a consultation to help you decide whether this is the treatment for you and a patch test if you were wanting to proceed.

I'd like to know please how much I should expect to pay for a lash & brow tint?
I charge £10 for a brow and lash tint with a free brow wax if required. Prices depend very much on your location though, it'd probably be double that price in a city.

At my last visit I was in & out in well under 15 mins & they charged me £17 which I thought was too much but wonder if I'm out of touch?
I'd take about 25 mins for the 3 treatments I mentioned above because the brows can be done while the lash tint is on.
The lash tint should be on the lashes for 8-10 mins so by the time you consult with the client about colours, brow shape, mix, apply, leave for 8-10 mins and removal time the total is about 25.

Hope this helps, Fiona x

FabuLass

stingylolo wrote: »

Wasn't impressed with mine. Had eyelashes permed and tinted didn't notice much difference at all. Got it done by beautician, so can't really blame her or think the products were rubbish. Think maybe I expected too much from it.

Did you tell her you didn't notice much difference when you were shown the mirror at the end of your treatment? If you didn't see much difference you should have said either at the time or gone back in within a day or two. If you don't see a difference this is not right.....the fault is either with the therapist or her products! Ask for your money back or to have it re-done. This is an excellent treatment with fantastic results when done properly!!

Marg

Thank you FeeFeeDee for very useful advice.

The salon I have been going to is reputable & professional & not in a city, just a bit expensive. Your comments just the impetus I need to look for an alternative salon.

It can sometimes be difficult to assess how it looks whilst at the salon (my sight not so good) but I would go back if not happy after a couple of days - if I had time........

glowgirl_2

I had this done a couple of years ago by my friend who is a trained beautician and semi permanent make up artist, it looked great at first, even my OH noticed and said it looked good but after a few days the curl dropped in some lashes and not in others, I had a tint done on them as well and she used blue/black which dosnt look blue at all just really dark, this was gorgeous and lasted really well. Just wanted to mention a product you might be interested in from Revlon which is semi permanent mascara, it lasts for about 3 days, I really liked the product for its lang lasting effect but didnt like the lack of volume, but you wouldnt get that anyway with a perm or tint - best of luck with your choice

shykins

dancing butterfly thank u for your kind words ... maintaining it is even harder especially at christmas lol

feefee thank u too for the valuable info i did think i might have it done again but at another salon as the last couple times i just havent felt they looked as good

i am too scared to try one of the colleges not sure i want a trainee around my eyes!!!

x

FabuLass

To be honest you should get on fine at college....the tutors are usually watching every move made very carefully.

The only problem you may have is the students tend to be a lot slower so anyone booking in for treatments at college should remember to allow for this.