How do I choose a lash tech?
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Do they have proper certification?
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What type of products do they use, are they high quality?
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Are they able to answer all your questions in an educated manner?
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Do they explain the limitating factors on length and thickness to protect your natural lash health?
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Do they make sure none of your lashes are stuck together?
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Do they offer patch testing if you are concerned about allergies?
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Do they use clusters, as these are intended for short term wear and can cause damage to the natural lash
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Do they instruct you on how to properly clean your lashes?
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Is the lash space clean and sanitary?
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Does she discuss with you and understand your desired look in the consultation?
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Do they make sure you are comfortable in the duration of the appointment?
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Do they use proper weights, lengths and thickness, according to your natural lashes?
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Are they able to educate you on the importance of lash health, cleanliness, and aftercare procedures?
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Do they provide support in the event of an allergic reaction?
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Do they rush through appointments?
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Do they have proper certification?
How long will my lashes last before I need a fill?
Just like nails, your natural lashes grow, so they will need a maintenance appointment after a few weeks to keep them looking their best. At an infill we replace the extensions that have naturally shed with your natural lashes, and remove any that have grown out. Humans shed approximately 3 lashes per eye per day. We apply approximately 100-150 (depending on the person) extensions to each eye, so after 7 days you will lose 21 extensions, 14 days 42 extensions, 21 days 63 extensions. typically you will need a fill every 2-4 weeks, classics are 2 weeks, volume and hybrid vary from 3-4 weeks. The recomended fill time to keep your lashes always looking thier best is 3 weeks. anything after 4 weeks is a new set due to the lash growth cycle.
How do I book an appointment?
To better serve you, there is no online booking at this time. Bookings are taken VIA text or social media. Phone number is located in contacts section of website. 20$ booking fee is required to confirm your appointment, which can be made by etransfer to khaviarbeauty@gmail.com. The fee will be used towards your booked lash session.
What if I had a reaction, can I still get lash extensions, even if I take a break?
Unfortunatly if you are allergic to the glue you most likely will be allergic to all glue. There are a few ingredients that you could be allergic to, the main on being cyanoacrylate. This ingredient is in all lash glues so if this is the culprit you are not a candidate for lash extensions. In a less likely occasion you may be allergic to the black carbon in the black colored glues. This can be tested by trying a clear glue! Here at Khaviar, we use a clear glue for everyone! Ask your lash tech upon booking to do a patch test 48hrs before your desired lash appointment if you have concerns.
How does the adhesive work?
All lash glue on the market has the same main bonding ingredient called cyanoacrylate. Vertualy all strong bonding glues have them such as krazy glue but the diffrence is one is industrial grade and one is medical grade. All high quality lash glues will be a medical grade, The way the glue works is it actually uses moisture from the air to cure! This is why it is super important to keep your eyes completely closed during a the procedure as the fumes from the glue may get sucked into the eye and cause some slight irritation.
Do lash extensions damage my natural lashes?
No, lash extensions should in no way cause damage (or hurt for that matter!) to your natural lashes if applied correctly by a properly trained lash technician. If isolated and applied one lash (or fan) to one natural lash, they should shed naturally leaving the neighbouring lashes to grow at thier own pace, thus not causing any damage. As important as it is to properly isolate and place a lash, it it just as important to keep them clean! You must be following your aftercare provided my your tech.
What is a patch test?
A patch test is to test for possible allergic reactions to the adhesive 48hrs prior to your desired lash appointment. Your tech will apply 10-20 short lash extensions to your natural lashes. You wont even notice them as your tech should blend them as seemlessly as possible. During the 48hrs your tech will asess if you react well with the adhesive.
Can I get my lashes wet?
Absolutely you can! In fact the 24Hr rule is now a thing of the past. This rule is one that dates back many years when lash glues werent as fast curing as they are now. Many lash techs now opt for a nano mister or even a POST lash bath! Yes, I said that right, a LASH BATH directly after the setting time of the applied lashes! The fumes from adhesive can tend to linger on the skin, so this method will also help prevent any irritation. Most importantly you WANT to get your lashes wet at least once a day via lash bath to keep them squeeky clean! As is the proper application and isolation of the lashes, this is KEY to great lash retention.
Classic/Volume/Hybrid
•Classic a 1:1 lashing (one single false lash, to one natural lash)
•Mixed/Hybrid is a mix of classic lashes and volume fans
•Volume is multiple light weight false lashes handmade into a “fan” to one natural lash (usually 2-8D (density can be created with narrow fans)
•Mega volume is just like volume but the fans have many more false lashes in the fan to create the “mega” look 9-16D fans (density is created with many lashes in one fan)