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I recently got my lashes done at a Sephora and it was suuuuuch a good experience that I will go back, get lashes again, just to chit chat with the associates there.
I narrowed it down to two choices:
Velour Lashes Effortless - No Trim - Natural Lash Collection Understated (I think)
SEPHORA COLLECTION Vegan False Eyelashes Charming (obvs winner) ... Way nice and way nice price😁😉
They stayed and slayed. This was a four hour wear. It's $15 USD for the service + cost of lashes. The SC lashes are very adorable, affordable and as my Syane (shout-out to Sephora Meatpacking) said, "they eatttt"
I highly encourage getting lashes, especially if you struggle with them. I described what I wanted, and got tips and tricks that allowed me to do this on my own.
What I learned
- Tapered out shape for almond shaped eyes gives you all the drama without overwhelming your eye
- Cut the outside, not the inside so you don't ruin your lashes if you're new to this or just find it challenging
- Look down when applying , which seems intuitive, but 9/10 I go straight and straight into the mirror. Having a mirror and looking down gives me a higher success rate.
Also, I got in store goodies!
Tagging some other folks to share their experiences:
I scheduled an appointment for lash application after reading about your experience with this service @danielledanielle! Thank you!
I've had lashes applied as part of an Ultimate Glam experience - super fun! I can post about that another day, if folks are interested - I'll have to look back to see if I took photos of that service. This is a newer service (I think) and I quite like it. I'm horrible at applying false lashes and this is a great way to have that done without having to get a full makeover. Not that I mind having someone do my makeup, but I do prefer to use my own makeup.
FYI - The beauty challenge ends 10/23 (Wednesday). For anyone still looking to complete the "Get Any Beauty Service" task on the Level Up challenge, this is an easy, fun (and relatively low-cost) way to go about it, and get your 100 points. ALSO, now through 10/23, you can earn 5x points on Sephora Collection lashes (!!!) and mascaras.
Steps before appointment:
- Went online to find a date and time for my appointment.
- I also checked online, using the "Buy Online, Pick Up In Store" feature to check to see if the lashes I would like were in stock. I did not buy the lashes then, but just wanted to make sure I had some options to choose from before making the appointment (i.e., lashes in stock, not "limited stock"). I prefer false lashes that are not super voluminous - this is a personal preference so I was just wanting to make sure they had lashes that added volume to my sparse lashes, but not too much.
- NOTE: you don't have to pick out your lashes in advance; typically at the appointments, the associate will ask you about what you're doing or what brings you into the store for the appointment (e.g., you can also put this information in the notes section when you book your appointment), and the associate will pull out some options for you based on what you share. I knew I wouldn't have a lot of time between my appointment and my event so I just did some online browsing beforehand - and, well, I like just having an idea of what my options would be beforehand.
- Made a note to myself of which lashes to look for and booked an appointment.
- For the lash application service, I arrived with my foundation, concealer, and lips done. I also curled my lashes and applied mascara.
- I arrived at my appointment 15 minutes prior to find parking, and grab the lashes I was interested in having applied and also to look around at what I might want to add to my Savings Event list - note to self ... Self, post your list to the
At the Store:
- Checked in for appointment (e.g., let them know you're there) - if the associate at the door is not with another customer, you can let him/her/them know that you have an appointment. Or, you can let the associate at the register know as well. Or, since I know the associate who would be applying the lashes and she was at the beauty studio section, I let her know I had arrived (and that I was early).
- The fabulous Ana (at the Sephora Laurel Village) let me know she just needed a few minutes to setting up and washing her hands, etc.
- Ana asked what my plans were for the day, what kind of lashes / look I was aiming for. Since I had already picked out my lashes, I handed them to her. I did ask her if she thought they'd look okay on my eye shape, etc. I picked #SEPHORA COLLECTION Vegan False Eyelashes Irresistible - they're a lot fuller than I would normally choose for everyday but I decided to do something that added volume but wasn't too extra
- She took a look at my eyes, the lashes and then cut them to fit. As danielledanielle mentioned, the associate cut the lashes from the outside of the lashes.
- We chatted during the session about lash application and she noted that I needn't be afraid of applying false lashes, just practice and it'll become easier and easier, She also shared that I should be able to get 10 uses out off these lashes.
- She also added another layer of mascara to my lashes/false lashes - she used Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Lengthening Mascara .
- We talked about removal as well - she said she just peels them off, but if I could also use makeup remove or cleanser to gentle loosen / remove the glue.
- We finished earlier than the allotted time - part of that was that I had my false lashes already picked out and ready to go.
- Once done, payment is processed for the service ($15) + the cost of the lashes. You have the option to add a tip.
- And voila! Off I went back home to finish getting ready.
Performance:
- These held up very nicely - at least 5 hours - and were easy to remove. My eye area is extra sensitive so before my cleansing step, I soaked a cotton pad with micellar water, gently pressed and held that against my closed lids to loosen the glue and remove the lashes. Then I followed up with my usual evening cleansing and skincare routine.
All ready for me to practice application at home, and for use another time!Thoughts:
- I like this service and can see myself scheduling future appointments.
- I can see this service really coming in handy with the upcoming holidays - dinners, parties, etc.
- This would make a nice gift or treat for a night out with friends - either as part of a glam makeover appointment or just the lash application.
- Highly recommend! 👍
Thank you! That was the fabulous Syane that did my lashes. And yes, @CookieGirl1 I've had it before. It was prepandemic, so it's been awhile. It was when they had # lash stories 🥲
I believe it was these...ahhh lash stories.
(x-post from the Sephoria thread)
I also got a Perk Lip treatment at SEPHORiA, it was my first one. It felt very hydrating and plumping and was a lovely treat in a hectic day! They also give you the full Perk lip serum at the end, which was a pleasant surprise and I’ve been using it frequently.
After!
