Eyelash extensions are the new black. Thick, full, luscious and smudge-free, it is not hard to understand how so many women are jumping on the lash-bandwagon, never to look back again.

More and more women are taking to this lash-trend and become seemingly addicted. The result – an instant boost of confidence and boost in lash-volume is just too good to ever give up.

Let’s face it, it is a rarity that women have naturally long, full, dark lashes which curl at the tips. What mine have in length, they hardly make up for in color. Naturally blonde hair has blessed me with blonde lashes. Team this with my lashes’ bizarre ability to grow (and stay) completely straight, even with the use of an eyelash curler, and you have yourself a clear candidate for lash extensions.

The best in the biz is, without a doubt, Sandi Schroeder. Her cosy little studio, nestled in West Hollywood, is home to pampering lash-sessions at its very best. Sandi’s immaculate attention to detail and natural artisan flair has her clients walking out the door with fuller, more noticeable lashes, a sharper profile, and a spring in their step. Her talent for extensions is utterly remarkable and by all means, a force to be reckoned with.

As one of the most sought-after lash stylists in the industry, you can be sure to feel more than comfortable laying down, closing your eyes and letting Sandi work her magic. Each false lash is painstakingly attached to your own lashes with a gentle glue. Precision is key in this beauty treatment, which requires artistry skills and steady hands. This is certainly no easy task and going to the right professional is a must.

With a choice of how voluminous you want your lashes to be and what materials you want attached to your own lashes (mink or synthetic), you can tailor your look to suit your own wants and preferences. For those with ultra-sensitive eyes, mink is a cruelty-free, hypoallergenic and totally natural material, whilst more expensive, is softer, lighter and irritation-free.

So kiss your mascara goodbye and embrace the world of always black, always full and always fabulous lashes.

Sandi Schroeder Lashes is located at 8217 Beverly Blvd., #9, Los Angeles, Contact 323. 687. 4374; www.sandischroederlashes.com

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