Here's everything you need to know about lashes, all of the options and what the maintenance is like to make the right decision for your big day.
The options in order of most natural to most glam!
1. Eyelash curler and Mascara
This is the least amount of commitment and as long as you have a good curler ( one of my favorites is from MAC) and a mascara you like you are good to go.
PRO TIP: Warm up your eyelash curler with your blowdryer to get a longer lasting curl in your lashes.
2. Lash Lift
This service is done by a professional and it curls your eyelashes from 4-6 weeks and it takes 30-45min. A lash lift is one of my personal favorites, this is a good fit for someone that has long lashes already but needs some curl to them and have a hard time keeping them curled with an eyelash curler and mascara. The maintenance on this is minimal after the the first 24 hours, you cant get them wet and you should try to sleep on your back because they are still setting and you don't want any weird dents in them while you sleep. Another pro for a lash lift is you only get them touched up when you want so it's perfect for special occasions ie weddings and honeymoons. Can be done week of wedding.
3. Lash Tint
This service tints your lashes and only takes about 20 mins. A lash tint is for people with lighter lashes and it will accentuates the length of your lashes without needing mascara. Perfect for a beach honeymoon where you will be in and our of the water without worrying about mascara. Can be done week of wedding.
4. False strip lashes
Low commitment but high impact! Great for people just wanting a look for one day or for pictures. Can be applied at home or by a professional makeup artist. Choose lashes made with natural hair if you want a subtle look. Or, go for full volume eyelashes for a bold, edgy look. If you have deep-set eyes, look for long lashes with a moderate curl to emphasize your brow. If you have round eyes, look for winged or wispy lashes, which create a flirty and feminine cat-eye shape. Applied day of wedding
5. Lash Extensions
The most high maintenance but the most glam day to day.
The looks:
Classic - they attach one eyelash to one of your lashes for a natural look, takes 1.5 hours.
Hybrid - this is a mix of classic and full volume some one to one and some 3 on 1, takes 2 hours
Full Volume - they attach 3 lashes to your one but the lash is finer than the classic to not overwhelm your eye but still give you a very glam voluminous look, takes 2.5 hours.
Mega Volume - they attach 10 -20 lashes that are even finer than the full volume to one of your lashes for the most glam look! takes 3 hours
MAINTENANCE -
* Do not get them wet for the first 24 hours
* Do not wear mascara
* Brush everyday
* Use lash cleanser
* You need to have your lashes filled every 2-3 weeks to keep them looking their best
If you opt for lash extensions for your big day go in 3-4 weeks before your wedding to get a full set done to make sure you try them out and get the volume you like and to make sure you don't have any kind of allergic reaction. Once you get the perfect look, all you need is a fill the week of your wedding. Fills take less time which will be helpful in the last week of planning.
My recommendations for lash artists below and examples of some of the looks!