Pros & Cons of Eyelash Extensions

Pros & Cons of Eyelash Extensions

For years, you have faithfully applied mascara to your lashes as part of your morning makeup routine. While you have a brand of mascara that you like and don’t really mind using it, you are not wild about the inevitable smudges and bits of black residue that end up on your cheeks, not to mention when you forget to remove your mascara at night end up looking like a raccoon the next morning.

This is why you find yourself thinking about tossing the mascara tube and giving lash extensions a try. But, like most things in life, there are pros and cons to using eyelash extensions. Before making a decision, check out the following points.

Pro: You save time

As InStyle notes, depending on how much eyelash maintenance you do every day, you can easily save 20 minutes a day if you switch to lash extensions. Instead of curling your lashes and applying mascara as well as eyeliner and shadow, many women who wear extensions find they can do away with all eye makeup altogether. And of course, you don’t have to spend the time washing it all off at night, so your raccoon moments will be a thing of the past.

Pro: They look great and take very little effort

Unlike those massive false eyelashes, your mom or grandma might have worn for special occasions, lash extensions look natural and beautiful. As a bonus, they are not hard to apply. You can purchase couture lashes that come in different lengths per row; this will mimic the natural look of your actual lashes. Lash extensions are typically made of sterilized polybutylene terephthalate that is soft to the touch and easy to use. And who knows, you might find the whole process to be so simple, you might end up getting certified and finding a side gig as a lash extension applier.

Con: They only last about 3 weeks

Experts suggest touching up your lash extensions every three to four weeks. While three weeks may seem like a long time at first blush, it will go by pretty quickly. As LinkedIn notes, not everyone has room in the budget to spring for new lash extensions every 21 days. You might also find that you don’t have the time in your busy schedule to remove them and then apply new ones, which may make you pine for the days of mascara again, which does not have to be purchased every three weeks and probably does not cost anywhere near as much as extensions.

Con: They can be high maintenance

In order to keep your lash extensions looking good for as long as possible, you have to take care of them. For instance, if you wear eye makeup with them, you cannot use an oil-based remover as it will loosen the lash extension glue and cause them to fall out. If you have allergies or tend to tear up while watching a sad movie on TV, you have to sit on your hands so you don’t rub your eyes.

Final Verdict

After weighing the pros and cons, you will ultimately decide if you want to give eyelash extensions a try or stick with your usual mascara routine. You might find that you love them and end up with a side hustle as a certified lash expert or that you prefer using mascara — no matter what you decide, you can rest assured that you considered both sides.

20 Comments

  1. They only last 3 weeks?! Wow, I wish they could last longer then that and I would think about getting them! Thanks for this pros and cons list. 🙂

  2. I think I’m just too lazy to take care of them. I know I would like to have them. My husband has some gorgeous eyelashes, black, long and full of volume, and he doesn’t need them. I hate that at him as well as his nails that are strong and grow really fast and mine are always breaking and grow so slow…

  3. I didn’t realize people did this. Is there anything wrong with just normal eyelashes?

  4. I have never worn falsies, but love the way they look on women when I’m scrolling through Instagram. I am too uncoordinated to apply lash strips so I have been strongly considering extensions. This list of pros and cons was very helpful to me, and I now know what to expect.

  5. I love how eyelash extensions look but I don’t know if it’s worth the maintenance. This is a great post to help decide on getting them.

  6. I don’t think my daughter would be in for the eyelash extensions as she has pretty long eyelashes. Although I will show her this and see what she thinks.

  7. I wanted to get some extensions but I decided against it after all. I didn’t want chemicals this close to my eyes.

  8. I’ve considered getting an eyelash exension but later decided not to do it because I figured it’ll be too hard to maintain.

  9. I tried eyelash extension before but it irritated my eyelids so I stopped going to eyelash salon and used mascara instead. Extensions are not for me.

  10. I remember the first time I had lash extensions. I rubbed everything off in my sleep lol this post does great at showing the pros and cons!

  11. I find people looking so beautiful with eyelash extensions and for sometime now, I’ve been thinking about trying them out. I think I now have a guide; especially that you’ve shared this. And I’m gonna give them a try. Haha..

  12. I don’t like people messing with my eye are so probably would never get them done but they do look pretty

  13. I have been wanting to try but I always hear about how much maintenance is needed. It defeats the purpose of being a time saver. Plus not to mention all the money you will be spending on a monthly basis.

  14. These eyelash extensions sound so great! I know a lot of friends who would love to try this.

  15. I keep going back and forth as to whether or not to try them since I spend time in the Ocean and am not sure they will last well in salt water. I’ve heard they will and then heard they won’t. It may be worth a try though!

  16. One of my friends swears by her eyelash extensions. She said its so convenient to have to worry about mascara and stuff all the time.

  17. “Your raccoon moments will be a thing of the past.” Lol!
    I’ve been thinking about getting an eyelash extension since last year. Maybe I just gotta do it!

    Laura

  18. They aren’t for me, but I know many people who have them, and love them! I just don’t care enough to have them.

  19. I would like to get these done. Thanks for sharing the pros of this procedures.

  20. I want mine done but am scared, thanks for sharing this!!

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