Hello Lifestyle family 💛
Salon lash extension = ₦15k- ₦25k in Nigeria. My account balance said "try Jesus" 😭 So I said let me do it myself.
Result? Soft life achieved for ₦2k total. Sis, come do lashes with me.
What I used :
- Cluster lashes - Pink tray, 20D/30D mix
- Bonding glue -That small blue bottle. Holds 1-2 weeks
- Tweezers - Any straight tip one will work
- Mirror + patience - Free 😂
My step-by-step process:
Step 1: Prep
Clean lashes, no oil. "Do my lashes with me" energy activated 💅
Step 2: Pick clusters
I chose medium length. Too long = drama. Medium = everyday slay.
Step 3: Tweezers ready
This is where your hand must be steady o. First 3 times I almost glued my eye shut 😭
Step 4: The glue
Blue bonding glue is life. Small drop on tile/paper, not too much.
Step 5: Dip & place
Dip cluster, wipe excess, place UNDER natural lash. Not on top. Under = more natural.
Step 6: The precision work
This is the "I need NEPA + good light" part 😂 My eye was wide like this the whole time.
Step 7: Build the lash line
Start from outer corner → move inwards. 8-10 clusters per eye is enough.
Step 8: The close-up
Look at that placement! Under lash technique = no obvious glue line.
Step 9: DONE!
"Done!" and I’m gagged. DIY lashes vs salon lashes... tell me the difference?
3 lessons I learned doing my own lashes:
- YouTube is free school: Watched 3 tutorials before trying. Knowledge saves money.
- Patience > Perfection: First eye took 45mins. Second eye took 15mins. Practice is key.
- Soft life is mindset: You don’t need money to look good. You need skills + creativity.
Ladies, would you try DIY lashes to save ₦10k? Or is salon still your peace of mind? 😂
Be honest in comments 👇 I want to know if I should start lash business or keep it as hobby.
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