EXTEND YOURSELF GLAMOROUS AND SEXY LONG LASHES ARE 'ADDICTIVE'.Byline: STORIES BY MELISSA HECKSCHER >LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. What, you think celebs like Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Dee Lohan (born July 2 1986) is an American actress and pop music singer. Lohan started in show business as a child fashion model for magazine advertisement and television commercials. and Paris Hilton  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. have
that red carpet-ready, come-hither look in their eyes naturally?
Think again. The aforementioned divas are among a bevy bevy a flock of birds. of eye-batting celebrities who regularly report to Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. eyelash eyelash /eye·lash/ (-lash) cilium; one of the hairs growing on the edge of an eyelid. eye·lash n. 1. Any of the short hairs fringing the edge of the eyelid. Also called cilium. guru Dionne Phillips for eyelash extensions A natural wear, a natural look, and a natural feel are what is expected after receiving eyelash extensions. Like hair extensions, eyelash extensions are a cosmetic process whereby synthetic materials are applied to create a fuller, longer look. . Phillips owns D'Lashes, one of a growing number of Los Angeles-area salons specializing in the semi-permanent procedure. "Lash extensions ... they're the new boob job boob job A popular term for breast augmentation, see there ," Phillips said. With the meticulousness of a surgeon, Phillips applies individual silk eyelashes -- they look identical to real lashes -- to the client's own lashes using a medical-grade adhesive and being careful not to make things look too perfect. "That's the secret," said Phillips, a former fashion model and makeup artist. "I customize them so they look really real, crisscrossing them so they're not so perfect." To prevent the glue from sticking to the lower lashes during application, clients must have their lower lids taped down throughout the nearly 90-minute procedure. Unlike drugstore-bought lashes, which generally are applied as a single strip and should be removed at the end of the day, eyelash extensions are applied lash by lash and last six to eight weeks. Extension lengths vary. Those seeking a simple doe-eyed look may want to go with lashes just 1 to 2 millimeters longer than their own; those wanting to invoke their inner Marilyn Monroe may want to go a little longer. "If you go too long, it can look kind of drag," said celebrity makeup artist Shalini Vadhera, author of "Passport to Beauty" (St. Martin's St. Martin's or St. Martins may refer to:
Those who aren't schooled in lash appeal may wonder: What's the big deal? "First of all, they give you very sexy eyes," Vadhera said. "And they're a great way of making the eyes appear larger." Vadhera, who has done makeup for celebrities including the cast of "The Bold and The Beautiful" and "Passions," said proper lashes are paramount to a "finished" face. "Long lashes give the eyes that instant glamour sexy look," Vadhera said. But instant glamour doesn't come cheap. Extensions cost between $200 and $350, depending on the number of lashes applied (store-bought lashes, by contrast, cost about $8). The store-bought sort work just fine, Vadhera said -- they're just not as convenient. "Extensions are great for a professional woman who doesn't have the time (to apply lashes)." But there are rules: Clients must avoid rubbing their eyes or using any oil-based products to clean the eye area. They are also advised to sleep on their backs (sleeping on the side could press on the lashes) and avoid steam rooms and facials, both of which could weaken the adhesive. The extensions will fall out naturally as new hairs grow in. Consequently, to keep the lash line consistent, clients are advised to come in for touch-ups. "It's addictive," said Phillips, whose celebrity roster includes Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne Whibley,[1] better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne (IPA: /æv.ɹʌl lə.vin/), (born September 27 1984) is a Canadian rock/punk-pop singer, musician and actress. , Renee Zellweger, Sharon Stone, Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell (born May 22 1970) is an English supermodel, actress, singer, and author of Jamaican descent. Biography Campbell was born in London, England. Her mother, Valerie, was a ballet dancer of Jamaican heritage, who told Arena and Brandy. "Sometimes I'm out at the grocery store and people are like, 'Where'd you get your shoes?' 'Where'd you get your shirt?' 'Ooh, your eyes are so pretty," she said. "And I'm like, 'Well, you can have them, too."' Long hair 'without the commitment' Blame it on Lady Godiva. Or Rapunzel. Or any number of women for whom beauty is as simple as a toss of the head. The fact is, there's a reason celebrities including Jessica Simpson, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston regularly head to stylists to clip and clamp clamp (klamp) a surgical device for compressing a part or structure. rubber dam clamp a metallic device used to retain the dam on a tooth. clamp n. their way to longer, fuller tresses. "Long hair looks sexy," said Michael Kleinman, executive vice president of HairUWear, a company that distributes hair extensions online and at more than 10,000 salons nationwide. "And that's not a professional opinion, that's a male opinion." When it comes to dressing up for the holidays, Kleinman recommends trying Hairdo clip-on extensions, a brand made by Jessica Simpson and Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. hairstylist Ken Paves. "Clip-on extensions give a woman the ability to have a change without the commitment," he said. "If a woman decides she wants to have wavy hair for the holidays and straight hair for after the holidays, she can do that." Unlike a wig, the Hairdo extension clips on to the back of the head, which allows for the client's natural hair (on the top and sides) to blend with the extensions. But while clip-ons are fun for special occasions, women seeking something more permanent may opt for professionally applied hair extensions. These extensions generally are made of human hair (the clip-on kind are often synthetic) and are fused, clamped or braided braid·ed adj. 1. a. Produced by or as if by braiding. b. Having braids. 2. Decorated with braid. 3. on to the natural hair. They last for several months, after which they must be professionally removed. Though their application methods have evolved, extensions are nothing new. Salons such as Hair Art in Hollywood have been giving men and women longer, fuller hair for more than 30 years. "Most of the people who come to us aren't just looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. something fun for a party or for the weekend," said Hair Art co-owner Doris Yu. It's no wonder. Semi-permanent hair extensions can cost up to $4,000, depending on the amount of hair needed. Regardless of the price tag, Kleinman said, when a woman goes from short hair to long hair, it does more than just change her look. "Women don't just look different; they act different," he said. "It becomes an attitude adjuster. They walk taller. It's incredible to see." Melissa Heckscher (310) 540-5511, Ext. 329; melissa.heckscher@dailybreeze.com. your options> Want that long-lashed, long-tressed starlet star·let n. 1. A small star. 2. A young film actress publicized as a future star. starlet Noun a young actress who has the potential to become a star Noun 1. look but not sure how to get it? >LONGER LASHES TEMPORARY D'Lashes Home Eyelash Kit ($25) or drug store false lashes -- try N.Y.C. Patent Leather Eyelashes ($2.99): >Pros: No commitment; can change styles/lengths daily. >Cons: Can be difficult and time-consuming to apply; must use more makeup to camouflage camouflage (kăm`əfläzh), in warfare, the disguising of objects with artificial aids, especially for the purpose of making them blend into their surroundings or of deceiving the observer as to the location of strategic points. strip. SEMI-PERMANENT Lash extensions ($200-$350): >Pros: Natural-looking; eliminates the need for mascara Mascara (măs`kərə, mäs`kärä), town (1998 pop. 80,797), NW Algeria. The town is also known as Mouaskar. It is an administrative center, a garrison town, and a marketplace, noted for its white wine and for its trade in . >Cons: Expensive; small lifestyle changes (no steam rooms, facials); requires touch-ups to keep lash line looking full. >LONGER HAIR TEMPORARY "Hairdo" clip-on hair extensions ($100): >Pros: Easy to apply; dramatic change without the commitment. >Cons: Requires practice to blend real hair with extension hair; can tug on natural hair. SEMI-PERMANENT Hair extensions ($500 to $4,000, depending on amount of hair needed): >Pros: More natural-looking than clip-on extensions; no need for daily application; feels more like your own hair. >Cons: Expensive; requires maintenance; can damage hair (depending on application/removal process). >where'd you get those lashes? BEVERLY HILLS >What: D'Lashes. >Where: 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Studio 22. >Information: (877) 527-4911, www.Dlashes.com. SHERMAN OAKS >What: Beauty Boutique. >Where: 14615 Ventura Blvd. >Information: (818) 501-0060. MANHATTAN BEACH Manhattan Beach, city (1990 pop. 32,063), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1912. It is a residential and beach community with an oil refinery and nearby factories that produce transportation and electrical equipment, computers, and pottery. >What: Trilogy A company founded in 1979 by Gene Amdahl to commercialize wafer scale integration and build supercomputers. It raised a quarter of a billion dollars, the largest startup funding in history, but could not create its 2.5" superchip. Spa. >Where: 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd. >Information: (310) 760-0044 www.trilogyspa.com. LARCHMONT VILLAGE >What: La Petite Retreat Day Spa A day spa is a business establishment which people visit for personal care treatments such as massages and facials. It is similar to a beauty salon in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. . >Where: 331 N. Larchmont Blvd. >Information: (323) 466-1028, www.LPRdayspa.com >where'd you get that hair? HAIRDO CLIP-ON EXTENSIONS ONLINE Go to www.hairdo.com to find stores and salons. SEMI-PERMANENT EXTENSIONS >What: Hair Art. >Where: 4630 Van Nuys Blvd., second floor, Sherman Oaks, (818) 905-7730; 8112 W. Third St., Hollywood, (323) 651-4111; 2190 Towne Centre Place, Suite 312, Anaheim, (714) 937-4600. >Information: (800) 424-7278, www.hairartinc.com. HOLLYWOOD >What: Prive Salon. >Where: 7373 Beverly Blvd., Hollywood. >Information: (310) 931-5559, www.privesalon.com. BEVERLY HILLS >What: Ken Paves Salon. >Where: 409 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills. >Information: (310) 651-8328, www.kenpaves.com. CAPTION(S): 7 photos, 3 boxes Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) Felicity Alston models eyelash extensions. (2 -- 3 -- color) Dionne Phillips applies individual silk lashes to Felicity Alston, below. The bottom eyelids eyelids, n.pl a moveable fold of thin skin over the eye. The orbicularis oculi muscle and the oculomotor nerve control the opening and closing of the eyelid. are taped down during the 90-minute procedure, which can cost as much as $350. SCOTT VARLEY>LA.COM (4 -- 7 -- color) A before-and-after look at hair extensions, above. Clip-on extensions, left, are less expensive than those that are professionally applied, below. Box: (1) where'd you get those lashes? (see text) (2) where'd you get that hair? (see text) (3) your options > (see text) |
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