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Wednesday, 21 September 2011 19:11

Calling all Mascara lovers

Written by Katrina Beckett
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Not sure about eyelash extensions, but not getting enough impact from your monthly eyelash tint?

Find that Australia's humid climate drives your mascara half way down your face by lunch time?

Cry Baby, the original semi permanent mascara could be the answer to all of your prayers.  Cry Baby Semi-Permanent Mascara is a procedure that curls and coats lashes with Cry Baby's proprietary lash coating. This coating adds volume, length, curl and color to lashes, is 100% waterproof/ smear-proof and lasts two weeks, often longer. It’s ideal for active lifestyles as well as special events like weddings and vacations. Better still, it’s professionally applied by our technicians in as little as half an hour, even less if we're just coating the bottom lashes to compliment your eyelash extensions.

LASH ME specialise in eyes, and as one of the first to be offering this amazing product in Australia, we've taken our commitment to your eye health one step further than other local salons by ensuring that we have two lashettes certified in the application of Cry Baby Mascara in each of our salons.  You can rest assured that you are in good hands when you book in for this exciting new service with LASH ME Eyelash Extensions. 

How long will CryBaby Mascara last?

With proper care, CryBaby Mascara will last 2 weeks or longer. For one-time special occasions, CryBaby will slowly wear off the natural lash over a 2 to 3 week period.

How thick will CryBaby Mascara make lashes?

Typically CryBaby Mascara will thicken natural lashes 30 to 50%. It is designed to make lashes thicker, fuller, and longer like mascara, but it is also water-proof, smear-proof and lasts much longer.

How long will CryBaby Mascara make lashes?

On average, CryBaby Mascara can make lashes look 20% to 50% longer.

How is CryBaby Mascara maintained?

Although some people get CryBaby Mascara for a special occasion or vacation, most love the look so much that they chose to maintain it. Reapplication on a two week basis keeps the lashes looking fresh and new.

How soon before an event should CryBaby Mascara be applied?

CryBaby Mascara can be applied the day of a special event; however, we suggest having it applied 4 hours prior. This ensures accurate curing time for the mascara and the freshest possible look for the lashes.

Can regular Mascara be used over CryBaby Mascara?

Regular mascara will not need to be used with CryBaby Mascara. As CryBaby wears off, washable mascara can be worn. Petroleum based mascaras can break down CryBaby and shorten its life. Mascara used with CryBaby should be water-washable; although after several applications over CryBaby, it can get thick, clumpy and dull. CryBaby Nutritional Volume Mascara is the best bet.

Can regular cleanser be used to remove make up?

Because cleansers are usually very emollient, we don’t recommend them for the eyelashes. Instead we recommend an oil free makeup remover. Keeping eyes clean is essential. Face and eye area should be washed and cleaned daily. Eye creams and moisturizers for the skin are fine, but keep them off lashes.

Can CryBaby Mascara pull natural eyelashes off?

No. Eyelashes should not be picked, pulled, or rubbed. Gently blot them dry after a shower or swim. An eyelash may come off if treated roughly. Treat lashes with respect and be gentle with them. The gentler CryBaby Mascara is treated, the longer it will last. If picking or pulling is a problem for a client, we do not recommend CryBaby Mascara.

How will sleeping affect CryBaby lashes?

CryBaby is very flexible, so if lashes get misshapen during sleep, warm water or a shower will bounce them back into shape. Sleeping with a pillow or blanket over the head may affect the longevity of CryBaby Mascara. Side sleepers may notice that the eye on the side they sleep on wears a little more than the other side.

If you have further questions, would like to book in for this new service or add it on to your current scheduled appointment, check out the Cry Baby website www.crybabymascara.com or call your local salon to speak with one of our qualified therapists.

Monday, 04 April 2011 17:20

Asking the right questions

Written by Mark Matheson
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After an amazing weekend at the Queensland Brides Wedding Expo, it became clear to us at LASH ME that ladies still have a LOT of unanswered questions about eyelash extensions, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to put together a list of the most commonly asked questions from the weekend...

1. Do we apply the extensions ourselves?

Definitely not, not even our most talented technicians can apply their own lashes, we maticulously apply your lashes strand by strand with a medical grade adhesive in the comfort of our beauty salons. 

2.  Does it hurt?

It takes approx an hour to apply a full set of extensions and is such a relaxing experience that a lot of our clients drift off to sleep, you should not experience any pain at all.  If the glue being used to apply your extensions is not of the highest, professional quality, you can experience an uncomfortable stinging sensation.  LASH ME use the highest quality adhesives available and ensure that it's completely dry before you open your eyes to avoid irrittion.

3. What are the lashes made from?

We specialise in MINK FUR eyelash extensions (not to be confused with the faux mink being peddled as 'mink' by some salons).  Our mink fur fibres are ethically brushed from the coat of siberian minks during their biannual shedding and additional fibres are shaved from their tails.  The fibres are then hygenically treated, dyed and permed to turn them into the most lightweight, safest fibre to use on your delicate eye area

4. How long do they last?

Our lashes last 4-6 weeks, however when the addiction kicks in we suggest infilling your gorgeous set of lashes every 3-4 weeks to maintain the fullness.

5. Don't they damage your natural lashes!?!

Traditional lash extensions (acrylic, silk, faux mink) certainly have an impact on the quality of your natural lashes, however the lightweight nature of mink fur ensures there is no adverse effect on your natural lashes, even with continued use.

6. Can I still wear mascara?

Short answer is, you shouldn't have to, but if you do want to wear mascara for that special occassion, we suggest you simply coat the tips and then remove the mascara with an oil free make up remover to ensure minimal damage to your extensions.

We use a mink fur fibre, as mentioned above, it is really important to think of your lash health when booking in your extensions, so if you can't get in to one of our LASH ME salons to experience the best lashes in Brisbane, make sure you ask the following questions:

1. Do you have a dedicated eyelash extension specialist on your staff?
2. How long has she/he been doing eyelash extensions?
3. Does your glue contain phemaldehyde?  (you want to hear  definite 'no' to this question)
4. Do you stock lashes in a range of sizes so I can choose the look I'm after?
5. What type of lashes do you use?
6. (if the response to 5 is mink) do you use genuine mink fur or faux mink (which is essentially acrylic fashioned to look like mink fur)?
7. If i have a reaction to my lashes, do you have the products available to remove my lashes?

Once you've found a good eyelash technician, you'll know, because you will LOVE your lashes, free from any irritation and most importantly you will be complemented on your gorgeous long eyelashes, not asked where you get your extensions applied...

lashing you with regards

kat x

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 21:24

Goodbye Wooloowin, hello Paddington!!!

Written by Katrina Beckett
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Nearly 12 months ago LASH ME ventured a little further from our first salon to offer Wooloowin residents our services and found that we were booked solid for weeks in advance.  The fact that we were so very busy each Monday, told us that it was time to open a full time salon a little closer to the city... so after searching the inner city suburbs we have found a gorgeous location at Paddington Central on Latrobe Terrace. 

The new location offers the convenience of FREE parking with the style and surround of gorgeous Paddington.  Our new Paddington Salon will be managed by our uber talented Lash Technician Karleen and will cater to the working woman with extra 'after hours' appointments available.

We do hope our Wooloowin clients will bear with us while we are making the move from Wooloowin to Paddington and trust that you will enjoy the convenience and comfort of our new Brisbane salon, just 3km from the city at Paddington.  To make enquiries or book in advance, please call our North Lakes Salon on 3481 2733.

Tuesday, 20 July 2010 15:13

Wooloowin welcomes LASH ME

Written by Katrina Beckett
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WOO WOO... Wooloowin welcomes Lash Specialists LASH ME

LASH ME Eyelash Extensions are Brisbane's eyelash extension specialists, we pride ourselves on providing the best quality, most reasonably priced extensions in South East Queensland, with first class friendly service as standard.  We specialise in the application of hollywood's latest trend, a must have for stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Beyonce and Jennifer Love Hewitt, 100% pure mink fur extensions.  We also stock the largest range of lashes available in south east queensland and ensure we keep up with industry trends by importing our own quality products.

Tuesday, 08 September 2009 19:10

New website launched

Written by Katrina Beckett
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LASH ME has been in business 18 months this August, so we thought it was about time we updated our website and gave it the same branding and professional appearance as our business.  LASH ME like to think that we are keeping up with the times in allowing our clients to fully research our products and service at their leisure before calling us if they require further clarification.