Mink eyelashes are the most expensive and luxurious looking of all false eyelashes. Although available as lash extensions, they are normally found as strip lashes that are applied when required.
False eyelashes have been around since 1916 when D. W. Griffith had a wig maker weave human hair through gauze and then glued to the eyeline of actress Seena Owen in the film Intolerance. No one really took much notice until the 60s, when they came back into fashion and were then made from synthetic substances. Mink eyelashes are more recent and preferred by celebrities who do not always wish for permanent implants.
Mink eyelashes are made from selected mink fur hairs that are simply brushed from live mink by hand. They are not subjected to chemicals or dyes and thus retain their rich velvety appearance. Their appearance is why so many of the A-list celebrities wear them. You can also see different stores and supplier for the false mink lashes manufacturer.
To care for your mink eyelashes, think of them like a mink coat! Don’t sleep in them or bring them into contact with water. Remove them carefully and then store them properly when you don’t need them and they will last for up to 25 applications.
Your lashes will cost anywhere between $100 to $300 for a reasonable set and come as complete strips, bejewelled, or in small clusters. You can also get individual lashes for lash extensions if you prefer this option, but of course, you will need to have these professionally applied.
Beware when looking for mink eyelashes if you find cheap ones, as these are likely to be fakes. Look for high-quality strip lashes that guaranteed to be 100% natural mink fur and you won’t be disappointed with your choice.