What are Xtreme Lashes®?

Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions are semi-permanent eyelash extensions comprised of individual synthetic eyelashes that are curved to replicate a natural eyelash. Our lashes are thicker at the base and taper to a fine point. They are applied to individual eyelashes, one extension at a time, for a natural, elegant look to lengthen and add fullness to the existing lashes. Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions are for professional application only.

How do they feel?

They are flexible yet crimp-resistant and they move with your natural lashes. As long as you keep up with the touch up applications, it is almost impossible to tell that you are wearing the extensions. Because an Xtreme Lashes® is an exact replica of an eyelash, it weighs about as much as a natural lash: practically nothing. You will not notice the addition of the extensions to your lashes and they will not cause your natural lashes to fall out ahead of their natural cycle.

Why do our clients love their Xtreme Lashes®?

Most women choose Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions to lengthen their natural lashes while others want their lashes to look fuller or darker. A number of women with naturally light colored lashes choose Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions to darken their existing lashes. Still others love the different, fun looks they can achieve with highlighting and layering. Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions can create a younger appearance on many clients.

What are Xtreme Lashes made out of?

What are Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions are crafted from synthetic polyester. Synthetic lashes respond better to wear and tear than other materials. In addition, synthetics have the least possible chance of allergic reactions with human skin. Testing has shown that there are higher percentages of people who will have adverse reactions to contact with lash extensions created from animal hairs such as mink.

How long do Xtreme Lashes® last?

When properly applied, an Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions eyelash extension will remain in place until the natural lash on which it rests falls out. This can be as long as two months or more. Natural eyelashes grow in and fall out in cycles (every 60 to 90 days). When a natural lash matures and falls out, a new lash has already been growing and quickly replaces it without us noticing the turnover. With proper care and maintenance, touch ups are typically only needed once every 2 to 4 weeks to replace the lashes that have shed.

People typically shed between 1 and 5 natural lashes each day depending on their individual growth cycles. On shorter natural lashes this growing and shedding cycle is virtually unnoticeable. When eyelashes are extended with Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions, it will be more noticeable when these lashes shed because they are longer and darker than natural lashes. Please keep in mind this is a perfectly normal occurrence with or without extensions. Lash Stylists will apply Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions primarily to those lashes that are in the middle of their maturation cycle to maximum the amount of time they will last, without jeopardizing the health of ‘baby lashes’. The Xtreme Lashes® will fall out with the natural lash it is attached to when it reaches the end of its growth cycle. A few Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions may shed within the first week because the attached natural lashes are at the end of their growth cycle. Most will remain in place for approximately two months.

How long does the procedure take?

It generally takes between 90 to 150 minutes to apply a full set of Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions. Touch ups can be done in as little as 15 to 60 minutes.

I have no lashes at all. Can I wear Xtreme Lashes® Extensions?

Because Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions are applied to existing natural lashes you must have some natural lashes to receive the procedure. Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions should not, and in many cases cannot, be applied to clients who have alopecia, are undergoing chemotherapy or those who suffer from Trichotillomania, unless and until the individual has received effective treatment and normal lash growth has resumed. When extensions are difficult for some people eyelash conditioner can be considered.

Do Xtreme Lashes® damage natural lashes?

Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions cause no damage to the natural lashes. The adhesives have been developed to follow the standards set by the US Medical Industry and top US Surgeons, and the main ingredient in the our adhesive is the same ingredient used for suture-less wound closure. These adhesives are the perfect blend of safety, longevity, flexibility and strength.

What are some common problems when lashes are applied incorrectly?

The following list highlights the side-effects that result from applying extensions that are either too thick or too long for the natural lash they are attached to:

• Extensions that are not matched in diameter with the natural lash will NOT last as long.

• Extensions that are too heavy for the natural lash will weigh the natural lash down, causing the lashes to hang in front of the eye.

• Extensions that are too heavy for the natural lash will tangle and crisscross constantly and require extra grooming.

• Excessive weight from using extensions that are too thick or too long for the natural lash can cause the natural lash itself to prematurely shed or even break off.

• Natural lashes that have extensions attached to them which are too heavy will begin to grow in pointing downward; precisely the look you do NOT want from your lashes!

• Repeatedly applying extensions that are too heavy for natural lashes will, over time, damage the lash hair follicle, inhibiting future growth and potentially causing permanent lash baldness.