Eyelash tinting. Tell me about it please.

[Pieface]

Has anyone had this done? I think I'd like to get mine a darker colour so my eyes would stand out more without actually putting make up on.

Will I get this effect with eyelash tinting? Mine are not particularly thick or long - how does it affect the end result?

 

[vauxhallmum]

You might sort of get that result but it doesn't alot of much difference imo. And it REALLY stings.

I used to get mine done because they are very fair at the roots but don't bother anymore.

And it doesn't last long. I reckon it's just easier to use mascara.

 

[harpo]

What VM said. The darker colour doesn't make much difference without the thickening qualities of mascara. And they grow out quite quickly too.

 

[vauxhallmum]

You know you can get eyelash extensions now?

Life's too short.

 

[Tank Girl]

I've had it done a couple of times, great if your eyelashes don't show up like mine

doesn't last that long, but I found it very effective.

great for festivals/holidays though.

 

[Geri]

I was going to get it done once - me & my friend went. After she had hers done, I couldn't tell any difference so I ended up not bothering.

Waste of money IMO.

 

[gaijingirl]

I had it done but nobody noticed. Not really worth it I don't think.

You can do it and then just use clear mascara at festies and stuff so you don't get that smacked in the eye look when it smudges after a night's sleep when you've not baby-wiped your face...

 

[moose]

I tried it, but it really irritated my eyes, and didn't make my lashes look any less puny. Give me great gloops of water proof mascara any day.

 

[moonsi til]

i have been dying my own for years. I buy a brown/black kit from Boots for about £6 which has tons of applications in it. Having it done in a salon would probably cost at the cheapest £6.

I have had no problems with stinging and find it easy to do.

 

[oryx]

You know you can get eyelash extensions now?

Are these really common now?

(I mean common in the usual/everyday/frequent sense, not in the vulgar sense).

I've noticed a large number of women with unfeasibly long eyelashes.

Re. lash-tinting - I agree with your earlier post. I get it done sometimes but I'm really not convinced it's worth it.

 

[Rollem]

it stings!

 

[Pieface]

Hmm. Sounds shit I don't think I'll bother.

 

[electrogirl]

Hmm. Sounds shit I don't think I'll bother.

 

[moonsi til]

Hmm. Sounds shit I don't think I'll bother.

I disagree . The affect afterwards for me is eyelashes that are darker and silkier looking. I have only been to a salon once to have them done but don't see the point as I do a good enought job at home. I'd suggest buying a homekit and see for yourself. I have been doing it for about 14 years and never had a problem with stinging.

 

[Pieface]

Now I'm conflicted

 

[Cloo]

I've always found it really good. Sometimes it gets in your eyes and stings like fuck, sometimes it doesn't - just have to take that risk. It's an expense I've dropped in the last 18 months, but I did use to do it every 6-8 weeks.

It's been worth it for me, as my eyelashes are nigh-well invisible without it.