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Lash treatments are one of the quickest ways to make the eyes look more defined without adding to your daily routine. They are popular before holidays, weddings and events, and equally popular with people who simply want to wear less eye make-up day to day.
Because lash services vary between salons, the most useful thing we can do here is explain how to think about the options and what looking after your natural lashes involves. Call us on 07337 350130 and we will tell you exactly which lash treatments we currently offer and what would work for your lashes.
Choosing a lash treatment
The right treatment depends on what your own lashes are like and what you want from the result. Short, straight lashes and long, fine lashes respond differently, and a look that suits one will not necessarily suit the other.
It is also worth being clear with yourself about upkeep. Some lash treatments need regular maintenance appointments to keep looking their best; others grow out gradually and simply fade. Neither is better, but choosing the one that fits your life makes a real difference to how happy you are with it a month later.
Looking after your natural lashes
Whatever treatment you have, the underlying lashes need to stay healthy. Lashes shed and regrow on their own cycle, and losing a few each day is completely normal.
Being gentle is most of it: avoid rubbing your eyes, take eye make-up off carefully rather than scrubbing, and be wary of waterproof mascara if you are wearing it daily. If you use an eye cream, keep it away from the lash line itself where it can migrate onto the lashes.
Sensitive eyes
Tell us before we start if you have sensitive eyes, wear contact lenses, or have had any reaction to an eye product or lash treatment before. Some lash treatments involve products used close to the eye, and a patch test may be needed in advance, which is why it is worth calling ahead rather than assuming it can be done on the day.
If you have any eye condition, an infection, or you are being treated for something affecting the eye area, speak to your GP or optician before booking.
Eyelash Extensions
Priced by set. Which set suits you depends on your own lashes, so we talk it through before applying anything.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Classic lashesNatural look | £40 |
| 3D lashesRussian lashes | £45 |
| 4D lashesRussian lashes | £45 |
| 5D lashesRussian lashes | £50 |
| Russian volume lashesFull set | £60 |
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Cluster lashes / party lashes | £50 |
| Strip lashesFor one day | £10 |
| Lashes removed | £20 |
| Lashes infill | £25 |
Why clients choose it
What lashes offers
01
Definition without daily make-up
Lash treatments give the eyes more presence, which for many people means reaching for mascara far less often.
02
Matched to your own lashes
We look at the length, thickness and direction of your natural lashes before recommending anything.
03
Good before an event
A popular choice ahead of weddings and holidays, when photographs and swimming make eye make-up inconvenient.
04
A calm appointment
Lash treatments are carried out lying down with the eyes closed, and most people find them very restful.
Your appointment
What to expect
We talk through what you are hoping for and look at your natural lashes before agreeing on a treatment.
Where a patch test is required, this is arranged in advance of the appointment itself, usually at least 24 to 48 hours before.
You lie back with your eyes closed for the treatment. The lower lashes are usually separated and protected first.
The treatment is carried out on one eye and then the other, with checks along the way.
We go through aftercare, and any maintenance the treatment needs, before you leave.
How to prepare
- Arrive with clean lashes and no eye make-up, including mascara and eyeliner.
- Avoid oil-based eye products in the 24 hours beforehand.
- If you wear contact lenses, bring a case, as you may be asked to remove them.
- Book any required patch test well before the appointment, especially if you are working to an event date.
Aftercare
- Keep lashes dry for the period we advise after your treatment. This varies by treatment type.
- Avoid steam rooms, saunas and very hot showers for the first 24 to 48 hours.
- Do not use eyelash curlers on treated lashes.
- Remove any eye make-up gently with an oil-free product, working downwards rather than rubbing side to side.
- If your eyes become sore, red or swollen at any point, remove nothing yourself and contact us or seek medical advice.
Questions
Frequently asked
Which lash treatments do you offer?
Lash services change from time to time, so the most reliable answer is a quick call on 07337 350130. We will tell you what is available and, more usefully, which of them would actually suit your lashes.
Do I need a patch test?
For some lash treatments, yes, and it needs to happen in advance rather than on the day. Mention it when you book so we can arrange it in good time. This is particularly important if you are booking around an event.
Can I wear mascara afterwards?
It depends on the treatment. Some make mascara unnecessary, and with others an oil-free formula is fine. We will tell you which applies to yours before you leave.
How far ahead of a wedding or holiday should I book?
Leave a week or two rather than going the day before. That allows time for a patch test where one is needed, lets you see the result settle, and leaves room to adjust anything at a follow-up appointment.
Will a lash treatment damage my natural lashes?
Lashes shed and regrow naturally throughout the year, so some loss is expected regardless. Following the aftercare, avoiding rubbing your eyes and not picking at treated lashes are the things most within your control.
Further reading
Related advice
Longer answers to the questions people ask us most about this treatment.
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