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The festive season is the perfect time to glam up and make a statement with your look. Whether attending holiday functions, family gatherings, or New Year's celebrations, your makeup and overall appearance can boost your confidence and set the tone for the event. Choosing the right eyelash extensions for your occasion is one of the most effective ways to elevate your festive look. Plus, you can tune in to Prolong Lash's podcast and join Jodi and Alicia as they share expert tips on choosing the perfect lash style to elevate your holiday look: Eyelash Extensions for Different Event Types Before you pick your lash style, think about the event you’re heading to. Different occasions have different vibes, and your lashes should match!...

After 16 years as a lash artist, I've seen my fair share of trends and techniques come and go. Recently, I had the opportunity to experiment with a unique style known as Ballet Lashes. These lashes are characterized by their wavy, crimped appearance, offering a distinct texture that sets them apart from the usual lash extensions. Here's what I learned from creating and applying a set of Ballet Lashes, and why they might be the perfect addition to your lash service offerings. What Are Ballet Lashes? Ballet Lashes are a new type of eyelash extensions with a wavy, crimped texture, reminiscent of permed hair. This texture gives the lashes a unique, appearance, adding dimension and depth to the eyes. These...

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your eyeliner makeup. Whether you’re going to a party or want to embrace the spooky season, these five simple and creative Halloween makeup ideas can be easily achieved using just eyeliner. With step-by-step instructions and tips for each look, you’ll be able to create stunning Halloween makeup with minimal effort. Adding eyelash extensions can dramatically enhance these looks, making them even more spooky and eye-catching, so let’s go! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prolong Lash USA 🇺🇸 | Lash Shampoo & Lash Aftercare Tools (@prolonglash.usa)   While these effects are created using eyeliner art, you can really take your eye art to the next level by adding...

Hey there, lash lovers! Let's talk about those nasty clumpy eyelash extensions, sometimes referred to as sticky lashes. We all want our lashes to look fabulous, right? But sometimes, despite our best efforts, they end up clumping together, which is clearly not the look we’re going for! Clumping occurs when eyelash extensions stick to one another, creating tangled, unnatural, and unsightly-looking eyelashes. This phenomenon can be caused by various factors, ranging from the actual application of the extensions to ineffective lash aftercare and maintenance, where oil, dead skin cells, makeup, and moisturizers build up on the lashes, to exposure to excessive heat. Then, if you’re a mascara user, that’s a whole other story, so if you’d like to know more...

If you’ve ever wondered about the pros and cons of using mascara on your eyelash extensions, then as an experienced Lash Artist who’s seen it all, I’m here to break it down for you. You can also join our podcast for an engaging discussion with our CEO, Jodi Harrison, and Head of Marketing, Alicia Phoenix, as they explore how mascara influences lash extension retention, health, and aftercare:    The Impact of Mascara on Lash Extensions  As a general rule, when you have lash extensions, mascara should become redundant, but if you’re a lash enthusiast, then you’ve probably been tempted to slap on a coat of mascara when you’re between refills either because your extensions are looking a wee bit sparse...