Eyelash Extensions: Get Polished did it well!

I was born with short and thin eyelashes.  I envy those with long, thick and curly lashes.  I tried using different mascaras, but most of the time they smudge when I perspire, and it's really a hassle especially when I go out in a hurry.  Imagine seeing myself like this:

Source: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giantpandas/pandafacts/default.cfm

Eeer, looks like I belong to them. 

Edited from: http://ecoki.com/panda-poo-might-provide-biofuels/

So I end up curling it with an eyelash curler.  And it hurts @_@.

For so long this has been my dilemma.  Not until I have received a GC from GET POLISHED courtesy of my good friend (Thanks sis. Joy!!!)

Knowing GET POLISHED, from the name itself, it sounds like this is more of a SPA/Manicure/Pedicure thingy. (Take note they offer waxing too).  I came across their services and I saw "EYELASH EXTENSION."

I told myself, why not give it a try. (You know I am a risk taker, it's my very first time & I dunno how would I look like after this treatment haha)

So my hubby & I headed our way to GET POLISHED LOYOLA HEIGHTS KATIPUNAN.

As we enter the place, I can feel it's coziness and the ambiance is perfect for relaxation:

I decided to get the following services:

Me:  Eyelash Extension (Php 550.00)

Hubby: GP Hand Spa (Php 200)

           GP SPA Pedicure (Php 300 ++) if you'll have the add on services.

Hubby took more or less an hour to finish that service which includes:

Hand: Luxurious soak, Callus Removal, Aromatic Salt Scrub & Relaxing Massage

Feet: Luxurious soak, Callus Removal, Aromatic Salt Scrub, Pedicure (no polish) & a Relaxing Massage.

Hubby even told me, "Magaling sila sa Pedicure, halos di ko naramdaman. Kapag ako nga nagpepedicure sa sarili ko nasasaktan pa ako." 

Too bad I wasn't able to see all of those, for my eyes were closed during our stay there, because of the EYELASH EXTENSION procedure. :p

THE MUCH AWAITED EYELASH EXTENSION

This is how my eyelashes/eyes looked like before the procedure:

Before Eyelash Extensions procedure

The procedure will start by putting an ample amount of Petroleum Jelly under my eyes, just below the lower lashes.  This is to prevent the micropore plaster from hurting my skin.  This plasters will prevent my lower lashes to go up and get stuck from my upper lashes.

Then the head tip of a single 11mm lash strands will be soaked on an eyelash  glue & then placed on one part of the lashes, alternating with the 10mm strands. The procedure will be repeated until all of the lashes (approximately 70 individual strands per eyes) is completed.

Individual 11mm thick lashes

Eyelash glue used 

(I intentionally erased the name for Get Polished Nail Spa's privacy)

10mm & 11mm pre-curled, extra thick black lashes

(I intentionally erased the name for Get Polished Nail Spa's privacy)

At first, I was really nervous for I have a very small tolerance for pain. But I was told by Angel (the one who did the eyelash extensions thingy on my eyes) that the procedure won't hurt.  I just felt a little sting ('coz I was trying to open my eyes which shouldn't be done during the procedure) and a bit of itchiness, but it won't last long.

I personally choose this one, they have other choices of lashes, thicker & longer, but since this is my first time, and my lashes are really thin, I assume this is the best one for me.  Regardless of the lashes used, all of the service fee are the same.

After all of the extension lashes were done, I just waited for a while, the staff removed the micropore plaster and tadaaa!

After Eyelash Extensions procedure

Sounds funny, but at that very moment, I feel like "ANG GANDA GANDA KO!  Promise!" It seems I am totally a different person na lolz.

This is my dream, to have beautiful lashes.  I kept on bragging it to hubby until we get home. Hihihi.

I was told that they are offering a FREE RETOUCH within 4 days after the first procedure was done. I just noticed that there were around 4 to 5 strands that fell out from my eyes during the first 3 days, so I ask them to have it retouched.  To my surprise, my lashes looks even better now.  Weeee!

Note: Eyelash Extensions needs to be carefully cleaned (after care procedure).  It can be washed,

but needs to do the washing of face upwardly. Strictly no oils, no pulling, no mascaras. 

Generally eyelash extensions will last for approximately 3 to 4 weeks (depending on how you take care of it), and needs to be retouched every now and then. Retouch costs around Php 200. Not bad for those who are really not used to eyelash extensions, on budget & just beginning to enjoy it.

So there you go.  If you are looking for an eyelash extension service at a lower cost with relatively a better service than others, GET POLISHED is best for you. 

-xoxo-

My Review: (This is based on my observation & experience)

(1 to 10, 10 being the highest)

Place/Location:  9 (accessible if you're near from Paranaque, Timog and Loyola Heights

Ambiance: 9 (air conditioned, not crowded, enough space for everyone)

Service: 10 (the staff are nice & polite)

Cost: 10 (much cheaper compared to others)

Quality: 9 (the quality is FAIR ENOUGH for the price, especially on SPA Manicure/Pedicure. Just don't expect the best on eyelash extensions, for other salons are offering much more like higher numbers of light-weight individual lashes, use of collagen eye masks, etc)

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SAVE our Mother Earth: Re-use. Reduce. Recycle.

In the midst of our room, I am only using a candle light to support the EARTH HOUR which recently happened 26th of March, 8:30 p.m. This is the first time that I joined, knowing that our planet needs to be rescued.

TRUTH:

GLOBAL WARMING is not a little issue.  In fact, it leads to serious and lasting effects.  More frequent and intense extreme weather events, species extinctions, and changes in agricultural yields.  Warming and related changes will vary from region to region around the globe, though the nature of these regional changes is uncertain. As a result of contemporary increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, the oceans have become more acidic, a result that is predicted to continue. (Source: WIKIPEDIA)

VERITY:

Re-use. Reduce. Recycle.

We usually see these 3R's in most products we purchase nowadays. This campaign is unquestionably omnipresent. It has been spreading extensively, reaching almost every age group.  Young ones, elders, teenagers, professionals...without a doubt, they knew about it.

SELF-REALIZATIONS:

I myself am, or should I say was GUILTY of not doing my part of saving our planet.  I am at all times occupied with my “to do” things. Being a blogger, doing errands and taking care of my toddler on weekdays, a full-time mom on weekends and every time in between, it’s almost impossible to consider environmental awareness program such as waste segregation (though I am asking my house helper to do that). A lot of people have more time to do that.  But it was a failure on my part.

PLAN:

I was thinking of doing  things that can help lower carbon emissions and conserve energy. I can contribute to our mother earth by doing the following:

-recycled art.

-use of eco bags.

-consume products/cosmetics that are eco-friendly (see my BLOG POST HERE).

-use of energy saving lights.

-conserve water.

-sacrifice in using some of the appliances (aircon, washing machine).

ACTION:

Recycled art:

An art made of an empty tissue roll

Eco bag: 

Use of eco bag instead of plastic bags while shopping.

Eco-bags

Eco-friendly products:

I make sure that the items I am using, from cosmetics to perfumes, are all eco-friendly

 Organic face powder

Eco-friendly perfume

Organic soaps

Energy-saving lights:

Conserve water:
-Use a big basin or a pail with a dipper than shower and save used water for cleaning pet danders or flushing the toilet bowl (instead of using the flush).
-Avoid running water.
-Place a bottle full of water  (preferably 1.5 liters) inside the flush box to save 1.5 liters every use of flush (if it can't be avoided).

Use appliances with less carbon emissions:

Electric fan instead of Air conditioners, industrial fan is a no-no too, heaters, blowers,

YES to Desk fan, NO to Industrial fan

YES to CFL, NO to Incandescent bulbs

Hair blower & Electric water heater should be avoided

DETERMINATION:

Back to recycled artwork...this is the goal I still haven't done.  Using these junk items I have collected (canisters,  medicine bottles, empty tissue roll, even CDs!) and coupled with the "willingness" and "desire",  I am now seeing this big pit of junk “nothings” into “some things”! 

Empty tissue roll, canisters, bottles and styro products

And finally here they are:

Bottle art display

Toy car art

Above 3 were the tissue roll art display

We can contribute in saving our Mother Earth by doing little things.  Great things start from small beginnings. We can do somehow this 3R's in our own little way.

I am so astonished that a lot were supporting this campaign.  It was indeed great to see (even on Facebook) platforms and different ways in promoting this cause,  just like the Alter Space. It is the 1st Filipino environmental awareness game on Facebook.  It teaches and likewise give tips on how to conserve energy or lower carbon emissions. ^_^  

URL: http://www.facebook.com/alterspacegame
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I even got addicted on it :p

VISION and COMMITMENT:

It is not too late.  One  little move is a big step towards our goal: To Save the Earth.  Everyone's discipline and little contribution is a big help in the future.  The future that includes our sons and daughters, our grandsons and granddaughters, and our "great grandsons and great granddaughters." Save now to save our future generation.  Start now before it's too late. ^_^

 

-xoxo-

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