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I have made an utterly life changing discovery!!!!

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KarCat · 16/05/2025 20:22

So I’ve had false eyelashes applied at the beauty salon for years.
I love them, they open up my little eyes so much, and hide my drooping upper eye lids.
However, I’ve always struggled when trying to wash my hair in the shower, if they get wet they don’t last as long.
I’ve searched for a solution for SO LONG, tried the stick on plastic visors, tried to wash my hair over the sink, nothing has ever worked.
Then yesterday I had a brainwave, and bought a kid’s adjustable shower visor.
Had a shower earlier to test it out…OMG!
It worked! Not a drop of water on my face!!!
I understand this will only be of interest to those of you that have fake lashes, but I just HAD to share!!!
AIBU to say this will change my life?!?!?

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Chickenhorse · 16/05/2025 22:11

WetBandits · 16/05/2025 21:11

Genius Grin

Might I add wearing swimming goggles whilst cutting onions to the list of life-changing ‘hacks’! I’ve always been really sensitive to onions (my eyes start burning and streaming after the first chop!) but never had a problem since I decided to try using goggles 🥽

Picture or it didn’t happen 😂🤣

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KarCat · 16/05/2025 22:10

Someone2025 · 16/05/2025 22:06

What about taking off eyeshadow?

So no water ever touches your eyelids, or you never clean them?

Can you moisturise your eyelids

Just curious

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I don’t wear eyeshadow, (see droopy eyelids) and don’t wear them constantly, I have a break sometimes.

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sunsu · 16/05/2025 22:09

Trained lash tech here. Please please wash your lashes! Get a lash cleanser and wash thoroughly to get red of oils and bacteria, this should improve longevity and make sure you don’t get any infections. If the glue isn’t happy to be washed then it’s not good glue, regardless of whether it’s for sensitivity or not.

I also love lash extensions and am glad you’re happy with them but not washing them is not good, you’re lucky to not have had any problems before now x

riverislanjeans · 16/05/2025 22:06

MrBiscuits24 · 16/05/2025 22:00

Can I also suggest you try to do your own - that has been life changing for me! £5 for three or four sets of lashes that last me a week! And the added bonus is they are so much comfier AND you can remove them whenever you want.

THIS!!

Tik tok shop cluster lashes! Less than £3! Look just as good as lash extensions. Half the price AND you can take them off and clean your own lashes as you please!

i apply under the lash and had so many compliments that they look like actual lash extensions!

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KarCat · 16/05/2025 22:06

SleepQuest33 · 16/05/2025 21:24

<<opens thread wishing to find some really fabulous new finding >>
<<closes thread wishing OP would have mentioned eye lashes in the title!!!>>

Sorry!

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Yellowbluemonday · 16/05/2025 22:06

KarCat · 16/05/2025 21:12

As I said in my post, I do understand this will only be of interest to those that wear false lashes…

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And thinking that none of you wash your face.

Someone2025 · 16/05/2025 22:06

KarCat · 16/05/2025 21:21

Your face but not your eyes…I use a flannel.

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What about taking off eyeshadow?

So no water ever touches your eyelids, or you never clean them?

Can you moisturise your eyelids

Just curious

Wafflesandsyrup · 16/05/2025 22:05

Great idea! Could you link the visor please?

PlanetOtter · 16/05/2025 22:04

Sumthingsweet · 16/05/2025 21:26

I wear them but don’t see how it would change a persons life ? Bit shallow

Bit twatty.

notacooldad · 16/05/2025 22:03

@Sumthingsweet*

I wear them but don’t see how it would change a persons life ? Bit shallow

Nothing wrong with shallow now and then.
Life doesn't have to be all high brow.
Maybe get off your high horse and join us for a bit of living life large!

MrBiscuits24 · 16/05/2025 22:00

Can I also suggest you try to do your own - that has been life changing for me! £5 for three or four sets of lashes that last me a week! And the added bonus is they are so much comfier AND you can remove them whenever you want.

gerul · 16/05/2025 21:54

Theunamedcat · 16/05/2025 21:52

Of course uou can you just need to be careful 🧐

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But the OP said the eyelashes shouldn't get wet

Theunamedcat · 16/05/2025 21:52

gerul · 16/05/2025 21:44

So you can never wash around your eyes? For the rest of your life? <mind blown and misses point of thread>

Of course uou can you just need to be careful 🧐

gerul · 16/05/2025 21:44

So you can never wash around your eyes? For the rest of your life? <mind blown and misses point of thread>

Klozza · 16/05/2025 21:31

Do you use a lash cleanser? I’ve had lash done extensions for about 5 years and for the first 2 I avoided getting them wet at all until I found out you’re actually meant to wash them with a lash cleanser, this was a game changer. I clean them gently with it every 2-3 days as the oils on your eyelids actually make them come off easier. Mine now last 5 weeks between infills!

Sorry if you already knew this, I just know I didn’t for yeaaaaars

PorkPieForStarters · 16/05/2025 21:30

My hair is long. When I wash it in the shower, I stand with my back to the shower so my hair is under the water. My face doesn't get wet unless I want it to. How are you standing??

Sumthingsweet · 16/05/2025 21:26

I wear them but don’t see how it would change a persons life ? Bit shallow

WetBandits · 16/05/2025 21:25

SleepQuest33 · 16/05/2025 21:24

<<opens thread wishing to find some really fabulous new finding >>
<<closes thread wishing OP would have mentioned eye lashes in the title!!!>>

Couldn’t you have just…left quietly? Confused

SleepQuest33 · 16/05/2025 21:24

<<opens thread wishing to find some really fabulous new finding >>
<<closes thread wishing OP would have mentioned eye lashes in the title!!!>>

QueenAstrid · 16/05/2025 21:24

Well, I don’t have lash extensions but my eyelids are quite droopy so now I’m considering extensions too. Thanks OP!

DuckyLuck · 16/05/2025 21:23

Never had false eyelashes although always thinking about it and am very happy for you OP! Love that you’re so pleased 😀

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KarCat · 16/05/2025 21:21

Annascaul · 16/05/2025 21:16

Can you literally not wash your face when you have the lashes on?

Your face but not your eyes…I use a flannel.

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KarCat · 16/05/2025 21:19

Cherrysoup · 16/05/2025 21:13

I wonder if goggles, like the big ones tradesmen use, not swimming as presumably they’d be too close to the eye, would work? I quite fancy having them done, I really should find somewhere that does them

Problem with that is not all your hair is washed, because of the strap…whereas the kids shower visor allows me to wash all my hair.
Try a nail salon, most do eyelashes, they are called party lashes where I’m from.
Don’t go too big, I got size large the first time and looked like a drag queen 🤣

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WetBandits · 16/05/2025 21:17

KarCat · 16/05/2025 21:14

See I’ve even tried wearing goggles in the shower, but not all my hair is washed then (long hair)
I use a veg chopper for onions, done in a flash!

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I have a veg chopper but hate using it for onions because of all the little bits that get left behind in the grid! I hate the garlic press for the same reason Envy

Annascaul · 16/05/2025 21:16

Can you literally not wash your face when you have the lashes on?