beauty: Lash lust

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WRITTEN BY ALLYSON MATTINGLY Lash Lust Achieving long, luxurious lashes is not easy, even when you’re using your favorite mascara. If you were born with lashes that make you say 'I look like I’m dying' when you don’t have any product on, then welcome to the club, doll! No need to worry, though, because there are plenty of ways to enhance what God gave you and create lashes that will make you say, 'Wow, I look good!' when you look in the mirror. Lash serums, falsies, and extensions are all options when trying to take your fringe to the next level. You may be asking yourself if these products actually work, but we’re here to tell you that they do! The women around the TOPS offi ce all have our favorite ways to boost our lashes, and we want to let you in on our secrets.

Serums are great for increasing eyelash growth and thickness, but you’ll have to wait a while for full results. If you’re willing to wait, here are some products we recommend.

Latisse is the only FDA-approved serum, and it’s available with a prescription from your dermatologist. It requires daily applications along the lash line of the upper eyelid, and should be used for at least two months to see full results. If you use it daily, you’re sure to see your eyelashes grow and thicken. Although, once you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will return to their original appearance.

If you use any Rodan + Fields products, you know they may be a little pricey, but oh are they worth it. Lash Boost is a lash conditioning serum that, when applied nightly, will result in longer, stronger, darker lashes. It also helps maintain moisture, enhances lash durability, and protects against breakage. For best results, apply on the upper lash line and use it for eight weeks. It can even be used on your eyebrows!

If you’re looking for a vegan option, LashFood is for you. LashFood is the world’s fi rst and only Ecocert natural eyelash enhancer, and 99% of its ingredients come from a natural origin! This product nourishes lashes to look longer, thicker, and stronger with Phyto-Medic Complex. What the heck is that? Well, it delivers nutrients to your lashes directly at the follicle with natural ingredients. With LashFood, you can expect full results after 16 weeks.

Lancer's Lash Serum Intense is formulated with

Biotin and Panthenol to help lashes look more lush, even in your early Saturday morning moments when you drank a little too much wine the night before. It also contains Pumpkin Seed Extract and high performance conditioning agents, both rich in essential fatty acids, to improve the look of thin or sparse lashes. If you buy directly from the Lancer website, you even get a twopiece gift with your purchase! Professional eyelash extensions result in less work for you and last longer than at-home extensions, about six to eight weeks. Extensions are semi-permanent lashes that are hand-glued on top of your natural lashes by a lash pro. Unlike strip lashes, these are glued individually to your natural hairs, so they’re ultra customizable and look like real lashes.

Once you have extensions, there’s no need to use mascara. It’s actually recommended to stay away from mascara, as it can cause your extensions to break and clump them together, making them harder to clean. Speaking of cleaning, these require quite a bit every day. Professionals recommend cleaning them with a spoolie

Rodan + Fields Enhancements Lash Boost

brush when you wake up, after you shower, and before you go to sleep on your silk pillowcase. If you’re looking for long lasting, little-work-involved lashes, we recommend you try out professional eyelash extensions. Hourglass Aesthetics & Salon and Gatwick Beauté Collective are just two fantastic options in Lexington for this service. On the other hand, if you’re looking for natural growth and willing to wait, serums are a great choice to extend your lashes. At-home extensions are a nice middle ground as they don’t require daily care, but can be popped on at a moment’s notice.