Being a lash extension junkie has it's up and downs. It's a $$$ habit worthy of needing a second job and the main prob is that once you start you simply…cannot…stop. I'm on my third year of non-stop extensions. That is, until I had my baby 6 weeks ago. What can I say. I let myself go. Each and every last lash…down the drain with so many diapers (ok diapers didn't go down the drain but I dig the alliteration). Oh the horrors. I looked like an Alien. Or what I imagine Phyliss Diller looked like before she went to bed. Scary.
Extensions are like crack. No one is safe from their surly grip. Can you say Intervention? Impossible. After seeing the amazing difference in your eyes…no, your whole face with gorgeous, long, dark lashes, you too will be dropping $100 a month to keep these up. (Oh crap, my hubby will kill me if he reads this). With lashes, you don't need mascara (I simply cannot wear it no matter how waterproof. It smudges within seconds on me) or really even any make up at all!
Today I branched out from my usual go to gal Sandi Schroeder whom I love, adore and does fab work and tried MAKE UP MANDY - the go to make-up and lash gal for many a celeb. She's known for her natural looking, mink extensions and her full service studio is ideal for all your get ready for anything from a hot date to your red-carpet event needs. Airbrush tanning, waxing, make-up and even daily wear false lashes, this is the place to hit before a night on the town when you need to look glammy.
Mandy did an insane (and FAST!! One hour for a full set) job on me…I needed a full set and she gave me a super natural, thin, not too curly or long lash. They look amazing. Beyond. Perfect for a mom with zero make-up time. If there is ONE THING I would ever suggest as a go-to-can't-live-without game changer (besides the 'tox) it's extensions. Mandy designs and manufactures her own too. Mink is def the way to go. They last longer than synthetic and are totally weightless. Oh and no minks are harmed, they are just brushed. Phew.
Mandy also developed LASH X, a natural lash cleanser to condition and extend the life of the lashes keeping them looking healthy and lush.
You can buy it here. I just bought two bottles. Anything to prolong these gorgeous pups!
MAKE UP MANDY IS OFFERING A SPECIAL FOR GROOMED L.A. SUBSCRIBERS!
10% OFF A FULL SET OF MINK EXTENSIONS FOR FIRST TIME PEEPS!
CONTACT INFO:
8533 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(Click for Map)
Parking: behind building off West Knoll
Phone: 310-858-1970
Fax: 310-652-0227
Email: info@makeupmandy.com
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm
Fridays 12-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm or by appointment
EYELASH EXTENSIONS
Individual eyelashes extentions applied to each lash by a certified technician.
Includes ten day touch-up. Extentions last 4-8 weeks.
Regular Lash: Full Set $350
Mink Lash: Full Set $500 / Half Set $250 / Quarter Set $125
Lash Touch Up: Regular Lash $150 / Mink Lash $200
Half Set of Extensions $175
Quarter Set of Extensions $85
Candy Lashes $35
Colored eye-safe glitter lashes for parties as highlights. Add in with either type of extensions.
Mink Flares $45
100% Mink knot free clusters to add on to any set of extensions.
Colored Mink Highlights $35
Highlight any set of extensions with colored mink highlights.
Colored Synthetic Highlights $25
Highlight any set of extensions with colored synthetic highlights.
PARTY LASHES
Natural Hair (one night) $25
Individuals and clusters applied to the lashes, lasting one night.
Natural Hair (one week) $50
Individuals and clusters applied to the lashes, lasting up to one week.
Set of Mink Party Lashes $300
100% Mink Lashes, Includes 4 reapplications and you keep the re-usable lashes, which can be used with glue for one night or the week.
Please book in advance.
STRIP LASH APPLICATION
Including cost of lashes.
Strip Lashes, regular and decorative $25
Mink Strip Lashes (you keep the lashes) $150-$800
100% Mink Strip Lashes Speacial Order, Includes 4 in studio applications.
Hand Make Feather Lashes $25-$150
Special Order, Includes 4 in studio applications.
TINTING
Eyelash Tinting $30
Eyebrow Tinting $30