This was my first experience with eyelash extensions. I've always wanted to try them, but they are…read morequite pricey and don't last very long. I saw a Groupon for a set from All Dolled Up and thought I'd give them a try.
I arrived at my appointment about 20 min early (wasn't sure where I was going, so wanted to give lots of time). The business is out of her home in a townhouse in Millwoods. I called the number to double check I had the right place, and there was no answer. Figured I'd ring the doorbell and find out. Nicole answered and first thing she said is "you're really early". Yea I was about 20 min early but most salons require you to be 15 min early. She seemed mildly annoyed and commented she was just having breakfast, so I offered to wait in my car. She said no, that I can wait upstairs while she got her breakfast and items ready. She also made a comment that working out of her home, when clients arrive early, she doesn't get a break. Ya, ok, I was early, I get it. I was trying to be respectful. You CHOOSE to work out of your home. Leave more time between appointments then. Gah! Ok, vent over. She led me to a starkly decorated room to wait. Table for me to lay on, side table, and a chair for her. I was expecting a little more ambiance, but as long as she does a good job, ultimately that's what matters, right?
The experience? Terrible. Now, being a newb to eyelash extensions, I'm not sure if this is a normal experience, as I have nothing to compare it to. But I would describe it as mild torture. Nicole said that some people fall asleep, as you have to lay there for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. There is NO WAY I could've fallen asleep. Ever. It was so uncomfortable - this part of the experience could just be that it's not for me, and have nothing to do with Nicole. I did ask her to readjust my one eye tape, as it felt like my actual eyeball had tape in it and was watering. I realize taping your eyes is a necessary step to getting extensions, but wonder if there was something she could've done to make me more comfortable? She never asked if I was ok. Again, nothing to compare it to, so unsure.
The results? They're nice. Very natural looking, like what I wanted - doesn't look like spiders on my eyes. Just looks like I'm wearing mascara. I actually expected a little more "wow" factor, but that could be a different type of lash? I did ask for natural, and that's what I got.
Would I come back again? Undecided. It's only been a day, so the tape torture is still fresh in my mind. If I do decide to get them filled, I will probably go elsewhere, just so I have another experience to compare it to. If Nicole was a little warmer and more welcoming to me as a new client, and didn't make me feel bad for showing up early, I might have a difference answer.