Last weekend I had the awesome opportunity to visit SweetGrass Spa for Eyelash Extensions. I know. You’re dying right? Lash extensions, because I’m worth it. Anywho:
Located below the Verity Club and next to George restaurant on Queen Street East, SweetGrass is entirely underground. There’s something about the hidden-away cavernous space that’s extremely serene. Even the pool feels a bit like a grotto (chlorine-free!). The décor is up my ally too, with overstuffed arm chairs and big, wooden tables adorned with flickering candles. Guests who aren’t members of Verity (like me) are invited to use the amenities which include the aforementioned oxygenated pool, hot tub and infrared sauna. Or you can do like I did and just lay on a comfy chair and go zen until your appointment.
Dying for this chair. Pink fish! I’m not kidding, you come to this place and you just want to curl up in beauty heaven forever.
OK so I’ll stop gushing about how much I loved the spa styling and tell you guys about my treatment – Bambi Lashes!
Laura Hippensteel was my Eyelash Extension Artist. Artist really is the word for it. She looked at what I was working with, asked me about the kind of look I was hoping to achieve (natural, not too dramatic) and then explained how she was going to make it happen. The entire process takes roughly 90 minutes and you lay on your back with your eyes closed the entire time. I was told most people tend to fall asleep during the process and while I didn’t, I can totally see how that would be possible. Nothing hurts. It feels like someone gently touching the tips of your lashes so, essentially, you feel nothing.
Me before. Apologies for the super close-up.
The Application: Laura chose a mix of J and B lashes for my extensions. J being a straighter lash and B having a bit more curl. If you’re going for a big, dramatic lash, those would be the D lashes. She also did a mix of dark brown and black since my natural lashes aren’t as dark as most. Each lash is affixed, by hand, to an existing eyelash. It’s glued to the lash so at no point is anything coming in contact with your skin.
The Result:
Mascara-free!
Do you love it? I reeeeeally loved. Still am loving it. Every time a lash falls out it’s like a little death (our eyelashes fall out on the regular at different times which is why you need to go back for a fill as early as two weeks after the initial application).
The Verdict: Getting and maintaining the extensions isn’t cheap. It’s a delicate process and you want to make sure you go to a pro (like Laura) who applies lashes individually (if you ever go to a place that applies more than one lash at time – RUN). The result, however, is so worth it. I feel like I have a full face of makeup on when I wake up in the morning (in a good way not in a I-drank-too-much-and-didn’t-wash-my-face-last-night way) and my lashes look totally natural, not fake. Interested? For more information about the SweetGrass lash extension experience, click here.
So what do you think of my Bambi eyes? And would you ever consider getting lash extensions?
Tags: Eyelash Extensions, Laura Hippensteel, SweetGrass Spa, Toronto Spas
those look amazing!! and the spa is beautiful. I will for sure check it out, i’ve always wanted this done and it sounds like you had a really great experience.
It was great. If you go, arrive early so you can take full advantage of the pool and sauna. Infrared is good for your skin, don’t ya know: http://beautyeditor.ca/2011/08/04/infrared-saunas-are-so-hot-right-now-heres-how-they-can-help-you-get-glowing-skin-reduce-the-appearance-of-cellulite-and-oh-yeah-relax/
GORGIE!! Jealous! Your eyes are mad bedroomy in the top one.
Good job!
Bedroom eyes! What I always wanted.
I think it looks amazing! I would totally consider getting extensions…maybe when I have money for myself again!
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