HI, RISSA!
I will be one of the ninangs in my niece’s wedding in September. I am thinking of having an eyelash extension, but I’m not familiar with this product . Will you please tell me the pros and cons of this? And will this affect my makeup on that special day? An immediate response will be appreciated.
NINANG C
Who doesn’t love long lashes? They really do wonders to open up the eyes! The nice thing about lash extensions is that they cut down your makeup time because you wake up every day with gorgeous
lashes. But I’m personally not for it. When I tried lash extensions before, they were not comfortable. The stiff faux lashes gave a prickly poking feeling against the tender skin on my lash line. It was hard to sleep comfortably or even wash my face. More than anything, I hated how my lash line would have bald spots when some pieces would fall out. The worst was when my real lashes would fall off together with the extensions! Instead of achieving beautiful full lashes with extensions, I ended up losing my real eyelashes. Lash extensions are pretty, but until they innovate and address these problems, I currently don’t feel they’re worth it.
If you want beautiful lashes instantly, why not try false eyelashes instead? They’re really easier to use than they look. A lot of women may feel intimidated to use false lashes, but if you try 3S Pre-Glued Lashes, it will change the way you feel about false lashes. I discovered these online through www.beautyandminerals.com.
I absolutely fell in love with them when I first tried them! They feel so much softer than traditional false lashes and lash extensions. They feel so light and comfortable that I actually forget that I’m wearing them! Best of all, they’re so easy to apply and take off — yes, your real lashes will never get pulled off. You simply need to open the pack, gently peel off the eyelashes from the carrying base, and apply the lashes instantly without needing to apply glue. Each pair can be used over and over and they come with an extra set of adhesive strips. Once the adhesive strips don’t work anymore, you can easily remove them and use regular lash glue.
3S Pre-Glued Lashes are carefully crafted by artisans and are made with latex-free adhesive strands and 100% sterilized human hair or synthetic fiber depending on the design. I love how they come in 10 designs. You can go for fine, natural or full lashes, differing in lengths and thicknesses.
RISSA
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Juicing: the healthy way to lose weight
DEAR LUCY,
I need to lose weight and my skin is dry, patchy, and oily all at once. What diet can I try? I need to lose the weight fast!
APRIL
I would be wary of crash diets, as you can gain back all, plus more once you’re off it. Do it the right way, even if it takes a bit more time. My favorite diet, when I need to get on one, is replacing a full meal with vegetable juice, the taste sweetened just a bit with some fruit, usually apples or a sugar beet. If you can replace two full meals with vegetable juice, then all the better! Your body will thank you for it. Personally (but please ask your doctor), I do it for a stretch of time — 20 plus days or so. The excess weight will drop, slowly but surely. The good thing is you will not look stressed or haggard as you are not depriving your body of essential nutrients.
A big plus is the change you will see in your skin. Your complexion will be so clear and even that you will be able to do without any foundation or concealer. It is so liberating.
The juicer I use is Hurom, but there are other brands out there that are just as good. An air fryer would be a good investment as well, it gives me a way to enjoy vegetables as healthy chips. There are many delicious recipes also that you can google online. Happy juicing!
LUCY
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