SILK EYELASH EXTENSION FAQs

Post by Lash Artist Gemma Dimitrievski.

Here are some frequently asked questions about eyelash extensions...
 

What are eyelash extensions and how are they applied?



Eyelash extensions are single silk lashes applied directly to the natural lash, close to (but not touching) the lash line with a semi-permanent bonding adhesive. A single extension is applied to a single lash, leaving the eyelids to move freely. They are applied carefully, one by one using specially designed tweezers. The whole process normally takes 1 – 2 hours depending on how many lashes are applied. 


How long do eyelash extensions last?



As long as six weeks – as the eyelash extension generally lasts until the natural lash falls out in its natural cycle. However it is advisable to have some refills applied approximately every 2.5 - 3 weeks (depending on how well you take care of them) to make sure your eyelashes always look fabulous, as by this stage some would have fallen out as new lashes have grown through. How long your eyelash extensions last also depends on how you care for them (i.e. by removing makeup correctly, not thrashing them with heaps of mascara, and not tugging/pulling at your eyelash extensions). Some clients who take extra good care of their lashes get 4+ weeks before they need refills!

How much do eyelash extensions cost?


A standard full set of eyelashes, consisting of around 50-55 lashes per eye costs $150.00, and refills are $60.00

Do eyelash extensions damage your natural lashes?



Not at all, as long as they are applied correctly. The eyelash extensions come off when your natural lash falls out, and so long as an appropriate weight extension

Is having eyelash extensions applied painful?



No. I am often asked ‘are eyelash extensions painful?’ and the answer is no – not if applied properly! The eyelash extensions are applied directly to the eyelash, so there is no contact with the skin. Graft a Lash uses high quality relatively fume free glue, which does not burn or sting, unlike cheaper products. People with extremely sensitive eyes or sinus problems may get some watering and slight stinging at the end, but this subsides within seconds.



Will eyelash extensions irritate my eyes?


No - once your eyelash extensions are applied, they will feel just like your normal lashes - you shouldn't feel any difference. The eyelash extension is bonded to the actual lash, not your eyelid skin, so it feels just like your normal lashes. One extension is applied to each lash individually, so your eyelashes can move freely. You should be careful not to roughly rub your eyes though, as this can damage the extensions could make them a little uncomfortable.



I have made a booking to have eyelash extensions put on. Is there anything I need to do beforehand? 


The main thing is to have clean eyes and eyelashes, free of makeup - especially mascara. Some mascaras contain oils that can prevent eyelash extensions bonding correctly. Be sure to use an oil-free makeup remover if removing makeup, and don’t use any oil or petroleum based products on or around the eye area for 48 hours prior (such as Vaseline or moisturizers). For more info see ‘Before your appointment’


 


Can I wear eye makeup with my eyelash extensions? 



Yes, you can. Eyeliner and eye shadow are fine - you just need to be a little gentle. We don't recommend that you apply mascara to your eyelash extensions, as this can cause them to clump together and may contain oils that weaken the adhesive bond on your eyelash extensions, so they will not last long. If you are intent on wearing mascara, We do sell a special mascara designed especially for eyelash extensions which you can purchase though your eyelash extension therapist.

What about removing eye makeup? 



You must use an OIL FREE makeup remover, as oil based removers will damage the adhesive and could make the eyelash extensions fall off prematurely.

Can I swim/shower/ get my eyelash extensions wet?



Yes. In fact this is one of the best things about eyelash extensions - you will have pretty eyes ALL the time - when you wake up, straight out of the shower, out of the pool. Just don’t rub them or use detergents or soaps and they will last a long time.



LANI'S TREATMENT MENU

Beauty Therapist Lani - now offering the below services at Fletcher Brown!

For inquiries & bookings, just call Fletcher Brown on 97496261.

Lani comes to us with many years in the Beauty Industry - working in some of the Melbourne's top Day Spa's and Salons.

Lani available:

• Mondays
• Tuesdays
• Wednesdays
• Fridays
• Saturdays

Here is a little information on our lovely Lani :)

• Studied and qualified as a Professional Beauty Therapist & Electrologist in New Zeland
• Passionate about health (internally and externally), skin treatments and body treatments
• Health-wise - Lani's beliefs are........"we are what we eat"....we ought to look after our own body...as we only have one life!
• Lani fits her Beauty Therapy around being a mother of 2 beauty daughters. 

DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH ZINC IN YOUR DIET?

In Australia, our soils are prone to zinc deficiency.



Our foods are generally low in zinc. This leads to a great number of us being zinc deficient. Approx 45% of males and 75% of females are zinc deficient. 

Zinc is important for healthy skin healing. Zinc in considered a cellular building block and therefore is required for the synthesis of new tissues, such as skin. Deficiency signs include impaired wound healing due to decreased collagen synthesis. Zinc aids in the synthesis of collagen. 

Zinc oral supplements are used to treat:

• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Sensitive Skin
• Acne
• Psoriasis

Zinc is also used in topical preparations and applied to the skin for treating acne, aging skin, herpes simplex infections, and to speed wound healing.

Zinc also supports a healthy immune system and can reduce the severity and duration of colds.

To find out if you have a deficiency, you can do a zinc test at Fletcher Brown Skin Clinic. It only takes 10 seconds - and is free.

If you are found to have a deficiency Ethical Nutrients' Zinc Fix is great for building up your levels... plus it has 1000mg of Vitamin C included - for increased skin health and immunity. Remember Fletcher Brown Skin Clinic sell Ethical Nutrients at 10% below recommended retail price.

If you are having microdermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen induction therapy (skin needling), or plastic/cosmetic surgery, having sufficient levels of zinc in your system is vital for the results of your treatment/procedure.

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:

ZINC AS ORAL SUPPLEMENT :

• For treating the common cold: one zinc gluconate or acetate lozenge, providing 9-24 mg elemental zinc, dissolved in the mouth every two hours while awake when cold symptoms are present.
• For diarrhea in malnourished or zinc-deficient children: 10-40 mg elemental zinc daily.
• For preventing and treating pneumonia in undernourished children in developing countries: 10-70 mg/day.
• For hypogeusia (sense of taste is abnormal): 25-100 mg zinc.
• For the eating disorder anorexia nervosa: 100 mg of zinc gluconate daily.
• For treating stomach ulcers: zinc sulfate 200 mg three times daily.
• For muscle cramps in zinc deficient people with liver disease: zinc sulfate 220 mg twice daily.
• For osteoporosis: 15 mg zinc combined with 5 mg manganese, 1000 mg calcium, and 2.5 mg copper has been used.
• For sickle cell disease: zinc sulfate 220 mg three times daily.
• To increase growth and weight gain in children with sickle cell disease who have not reached puberty: 10 mg elemental zinc per day.
• For treating attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children: doses of zinc sulfate 55 mg (15 mg elemental zinc) to 150 mg (40 mg elemental zinc) daily.
• For treating acne: 30-135 mg elemental zinc daily.
• For treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD): elemental zinc 80 mg plus vitamin C 500 mg, vitamin E 400 IU, and beta-carotene 15 mg daily.

Please ask your skin specialist if you have any questions! And enjoy health!

Paula :)

CHIA SEEDS OR FLAXSEEDS?

WHICH IS BEST FOR YOUR SKIN?

Flaxseed has been known for it’s health benefits for a lot longer than Chia – and Flaxseed has also been studied much more. On the other hand – Chia has been reported as having more Omega 3, Calcium and Fibre. So let’s have a closer look to compare the 2.

PROTEIN

Chia - One ounce of chia seeds contain 4.4 grams of vegetarian protein – this is almost as high as meat, and higher than eggs! Chia seeds are complete protein – which is extremely rare for plant based foods.
Flax – The same amount of flaxseeds have even more protein – 5.1 grams per ounce. Flaxseed proteins are not complete. Combining with another plant based protein would be necessary to get a complete protein.

OMEGA 3

Chia – One ounce of chia seeds has around 5 grams
Flax – One ounce of flaxseed has about 4.7grams 

DIETARY FIBER

Chia – One ounce of chia seeds contain approx 10.6grams
Flax – One ounce of flaxseed contains around 7.6 grams
Things are not all down for Flaxseed though... in the vitamin department – flaxseed really takes over! See the chart below:

FLAXSEED V  CHIA

	FLAXSEED	CHIA
CALORIES	150	137
FIBRE	7.6	10.6
VITAMINS		N/A
C	0.2	N/A
E	0.1 mg	N/A
K	1.2 mcg	N/A
THIAMIN	0.5 mg	N/A
NIACIN	0.9 mg	N/A
B6	0.1 mg	N/A
FOLATE	24.4 mcg	N/A
CHOLINE	22.0 mg	N/A
PANTOTHENIC ACID	0.3 mg	N/A
BETAINE	0.9 mg	N/A
MINERALS
CALCIUM	71.4 mg	177 mg
IRON	1.6 mg	n/a
MAGNESIUM	110 mg	n/a
PHOSPHORUS	180 mg	265 mg
POTASSIUM	228 mg	44.8 mg
SODIUM	8.4 mg	5.3 mg
ZINC	1.2 mg	1.0 mg
COPPER	0.3 mg	0.1 mg
MANGANESE	0.7 mg	0.6 mg
SELENIUM	7.1 mcg	n/a

CONCLUSION:

Both flaxseed and chia seed have AMAZING health benefits! If possible, both should be included in the diet to get maximum benefit. I recommend most clients who are interested in great skin health to have 1 - 2 teaspoons of flax/chia oil per day. 

To gain the dietary fibre benefits – ground flaxseed and whole chia seeds can be included in cereal, smoothies and salads. 

For people with dry/dehydrated skin - they will generally notice a great improvement at around one month after beginning to take the oil as a supplement. Once the difference is noticed, you will not know how you lived without it!

For more advice, see your skin specialist.

Paula

WHAT IS L.E.D. PHOTOTHERAPY?

BELOW WE TALK ABOUT:  

...HOW L.E.D. ACTUALLY WORKS, HOW IT WAS DEVELOPED, WHAT CONDITIONS L.E.D. CAN HELP TREAT, THE SAFETY OF L.E.D., WHAT IS INVOLVED IN AN L.E.D. TREATMENT, AND MORE...

HOW L.E.D. ACTUALLY WORKS.  

L.E.D. is short for 'Light Emitting Diode'. This safe, gentle & PAIN-FREE technology assists in promoting healthy skin function. Different wavelengths (Light) stimulate specific cells to treat a range of conditions. For instance the Red light targets the cells which are responsible for repair and synthesis of the skin's supportive structure, including collagen and elastin. This leads to tighter, firmer & more youthful looking skin. Even the delicate eye area can be treated with brilliant results, with L.E.D. reducing fine lines.

L.E.D. is also a wonderful treatment for problem skin as the Blue light targets the oil glands and the acne bacteria. 

HOW LED WAS DEVELOPED?

L.E.D was re-developed by NASA in the 1980s when they tried to use L.E.D. to grow plants in outer-space. The L.E.D. was found to be very successful due to the regeneration of cells.
After this NASA applied L.E.D. to wound healing in humans. The natural healing time was spead up by 4 to 5 times!
Now L.E.D. is applied in the skin industry to regenerate cells and improve the skin's natural functions.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN L.E.D. HELP TREAT?

1. Anti-ageing, skin firming & reduction of fine lines & wrinkles.
2. Reducing oil flow in over-productive oil glands, destroying the bacteria responsible for acne & reducing ance scarring.
3. Improves the results of intensive treatments including Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, C.I.T. (skin needling) & Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery - as well as speeding up healing time.  The use of L.E.D. during a course of intensive treatments or after surgery ensures the collagen fibers knit together in a uniform pattern - providing more attractive results. 

L.E.D. also helps treat psoriasis, rosacea & pigmentation.  L.E.D. has been used to treat depression and S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Many clients report feeling very uplifted and calm after each session.

THE SAFETY OF L.E.D.

L.E.D. is an extremely safe therapy - with no reported complications. L.E.D. is suitable for most people.  Due to it's safe nature it is fantastic to use on sensitive skin. Caution should only be taken post cosmetic injectables - as L.E.D. may be too stimulating to the skin cells immediately post injectables. Caution should also be taken for pregnancy.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN A L.E.D. TREATMENT?

During your L.E.D treatment at Fletcher Brown, you will relax on our comfy treatment table while your therapist cleanses, & may exfoliate your skin - the L.E.D. light will then be place between 6 and 20 c.m. above your face for 20 minutes. The only sensation you may feel is a warm gentle heat. You will be be treated with appropriate serums, eye product and hydrators.  You do not need to wear goggles during your L.E.D. treatment, so your eyelids will also benefit from the treatment - leading to younger looking & firming skin in this area.

This treatment can be used:

1. As a course of ten X 30 minute treatments that should be undertaken 2 x per week for 5 weeks.
2. As a way to improve results during a course of intensive skin treatments such as C.I.T. (skin needling), chemical peels, Microdermabrasion & post Plastic/cosmetic surgery. L.E.D. helps collagen fibers knit together in a more uniform pattern post ablative therapies. Your therapist will discuss amount and frequency required.
3. To increase healing time immedially after your intensive skin treatment e.g. C.I.T. Chemical Peels, I.P.L. Microdermabrasion & Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery

Discuss this treatment with your skin specialist to find out more information, or email info@fletcherbrown.com.au. We would love to help you achieve the ultimate results you are after.

Paula x