Long, luscious lashes are, without a doubt, the name of the game. Every mascara on the market promises to lift, lengthen, and volumize those butterfly-like wisps for bigger, more-open eyes. A perfectly curled set of long eyelashes are considered the ultimate feminine touch, after all.
On the grounds that the world isn’t fair, some of us are more well endowed in the eyelash department than others. Just because you weren’t anointed with sweeping lashes at birth, however, doesn’t mean that you too can’t skip mascara and still seduce the man/woman of your dreams with a single bat of the eye.
But, with so many options out there today, it’s hard to know what to ask for or where to get started. That’s where we come in. Our lash gurus at Intermezzo Salon & Spa in Seattle have broken down the cadre of way you can lift and highlight your eyeline so you can determine which best matches your goals, level of effort and pocketbook.
Maintenance: High
Cost: $$$
Look: Dramatic, full and sexy
If long, thick, and head-turning lashes are what you desire this is your best option. Unlike glued on falsies, individual lashes are applied one-by-one to your current lashes to extend and volumize. Once applied there is no more need for mascara as you will have jet black lashes that will last for 3 to 4 weeks before you need a touch up. As with all lash services you can still apply eye shadow and eyeliner, just avoid waterproof eyeliner formulas. You can also choose to pump it up even more with a “volume” set. A full set will take 120 minutes, but the touch ups take about half the time.
Maintenance: High
Cost: $$
Look: Flirtatious and flashy
If you want to enhance your eyelashes but want a look that is a bit more subtle than a full set, opt for a partial set. A partial set is an excellent place to begin if you aren’t sure how dramatic you want the finished result to look. Your individual lashes can be evenly distributed or applied to create a trending cat-eye finish. Lash extensions gradually shed so you touch ups are required every 3 to 4 weeks, at which point you can transition to a full set if you want a more dramatic effect. A partial set takes 90 minutes, but the touch up takes about half the time.
Maintenance: Low
Cost: $
Look: Subtle and natural
That’s right you can give your lashes a lift! If you love the way your lashes look after they are curled this may be your best option. Length and volume aren’t the goals here, just repositioning your lashes in a realistic upward sweep. You can still apply your favorite mascara for a more dramatic look, but if your lashes are dark you may not need to. Just be sure to skip waterproof formulas. Your lash lift will last for 6 to 8 weeks and will take about 45 minutes.
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Maintenance: Low
Cost: $
Look: Plump and natural
If you love your natural lashes but have never mastered the art of applying mascara, want to eliminate the rubbed-eyed raccoon look mascara creates, or have light colored lashes—opt for a lash tint. Since the tips of your lashes are typically a bit lighter a tint will make your lashes appear both longer and fuller, will open up your eyes. Our semi-permanent vegetable-derived tint creates a beautiful but natural effect and the color will be blended to match your hair color. Your tint will last 4 to 6 weeks and takes 15 minutes.
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Maintenance: Low
Cost: $$
Look: Tasteful, intriguing and uncomplicated
By combining a lash lift with a lash tint your look is natural but can dramatically change your appearance. It’s still your lashes but the tint will make them appear longer and fuller while the lift will open up your eyes. This look is perfect for ladies who prefer a low-maintenance makeup routine but understand the importance of highlighting her eyes, or ladies who wear full-makeup daily but want to simplify their morning routine—and make their lashes standout. Our semi-permanent vegetable-derived tint will be blended to match your hair color. Your tint will last 3 to 4 weeks, and your lift will last 6 to 8 weeks. It will take 60 minutes to complete both beauty services.
Maintenance: Low
Cost: $$
Look: Clean and strong
If you naturally have thin spots in your eyebrows, have over-tweezed, or want to darken your light brows—opt for a brow tint. Our semi-permanent vegetable tint will fill in sparse areas, creating definition and the illusion of thickness. Jet black isn’t your only option as we will match your tint to your hair color, or a shade or two darker. You may be surprised by how much more refined you will look with this one change. Your brow tint will last 4 to 6 weeks. It will take 15 minutes to tint your brows, plus 15 minutes if you would like to have your brows shaped first.
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Maintenance: Low
Cost: $
Look: Full and defined
The goal of all our lash and brow services is to deliver the look you want and simplify your morning routine. By getting both a lash and brow tint you can transform your appearance. You will still look natural, and like you—but more refined. Your lashes will appear longer, darker and fuller, and your brows thicker and shaped to perfection. Your tints will last 4 to 6 weeks and will take 30 minutes. If you would like your brows shaped first it will take another 15 minutes.
