Beauty Buzz | Courtney Akai Lash Salon

Lash extensions are the secret of celebrities and glamour girls alike so six weeks ago I went to see Lash Extension Extraordinaire, Courtney Akai to get in on this haute beauty trend. I never had lash extensions before but always wear strip lashes to add extra drama to my eyes (I also use Revitalash religiously at night to amp up my lashes which are already long to begin with). So I figured lash extension would save me the trouble of applying false strip lashes everyday and would look much more natural. The moment I walked into Courtney's lash boutique I was welcomed by girly pink walls, boudoir inspired furniture and sultry background music. i was in girly heaven! After choosing the look I wanted to go for, (dramatic, of course) Courtney cleaned off any excess eye makeup I had on, and taped down my bottom lashes so they wouldn't catch onto the surgical grade adhesive used to apply the extensions. After the preparations she went to work applying one extension at a time, the absolutely painless procedure can last from 1-3 hours. After the extensions were placed Courtney gave me a fabulous oxygen blast to the eye area to cool off the adhesive and comfort the eyes.

The end results were amazing! My eyelashes looked extremely long, lush and glamorous yet natural. It has been six whole weeks since I last visited the salon and I have to say my lashes are still going strong. The lashes will fall off naturally depending on your own eyelash hair growth. After the procedure is over, Courtney gives you a care kit with instructions on how to care for your lash extensions and also an eyelash brush which definitely comes in handy. This is one beauty service that you have to try. For more information click here.

Courtney Akai Lash Boutique

501 5th Avenue #1211

Manhattan, NY 10017

(212) 867-8469

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The Secret to Lush Lashes? Introducing LashFood.

Long, thick lashes have always been a trademark of beauty, although recently, everyone's been obsessed with perfecting their own lashes! When lash extensions and mascaras just don't cut it, there's a new option for us ladies--- LashFood.

LashFood is formulated with the highest grade all natural ingredients available, and is designed to condition, repair, restore, and create longer healthier and more beautiful eyelashes and eyebrows. The best part is that it's natural, hypoallergenic, and contains the vitamin Biotin. You can even wear it underneath your makeup.

The application is simple, it is applied like a liquid eyeliner on the root of the lashes. It is applied daily and can be used in the morning and evening.

I've never had long lashes, so I am very excited to review this product.

Here is a before picture of my lashes for later comparison. Results should appear within two to four weeks! LashFood can also be used to repair over plucked eyebrows.

LashFood retails for $120.00 and will last up to 5 months.
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What's Haute: Estée Lauder Turbolash Mascara

I'm a big mascara enthusiast. I always tell my friends they should never go out the door without a swipe of mascara. I use about fourteen different mascaras from Dior Show to Tarte Tree hugger but the latest mascara I've been going crazy over is Turbolash by Estée Lauder. You've probably heard the buzz about Turbolash and it's spinning wand but I just want to confirm that turbolash is by far the best mascara out on the market today if you want polished, sophisticated and lush lashes. The most outstanding feature of Turbolash is it's ability to go evenly. There are no clumps, just beautiful long separated lashes that look divine. Get your tube of Turbolash here.