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13 Beauty Treatments That Are Worth the Money

Sometimes, you initially have to spend a little extra money (or time) to achieve #wokeuplikethis for real

by Allie Flinn

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Eyelash Extensions for Long, Fluttery Lashes Cost: $150 to $200, $50 for touchups
Lasts: 2 to 3 weeks
Who should do it: Women with sparse, straight lashes, those who can't stand mascara or anyone with a special event coming up, like a wedding.

Why you should get it: Sometimes, no matter how much mascara you wear or how many curling techniques you try, your stubborn lashes remain puny and pathetic. With lash extensions, you'll wake up in the morning with the most amazing curl, volume and length of your life -- and you can go sans mascara for weeks. Because the lashes also define your lash line, you can often skip wearing eye makeup altogether -- a major time-saver.

Big bonus: They look real. Since the extensions are applied to each individual lash, they look more natural than falsies, says Sabrina Sasson, owner of WinxBeautique, a lash spa in Los Angeles.

Know before you go: Since the extensions are glued onto your own lashes, when they fall out, some of your own lashes may fall out with them. So when you stop getting extensions you might end up with stumpier lashes than when you started.

Also, if you tend to sleep on one side more than the other, the side that rubs against your pillow will lose lashes more quickly. And while no mascara can compare to eyelash extensions, the required touchups do add up. Assume an annual cost of roughly $1,000.

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I might try lash extensions

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

Man I would love the hair straightening treament

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

Wow!!! I have always wanted to get a gel manicure. I'm going to try it out & I have always wanted to dye my hair but was afraid of damages. Now I know to use the sem-permanent dye

by Lillium_Stargaz Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

I have had my hair done with the Japenese straightening system for 3 1/2 years now. Touch ups every year. I once had kinky, curly, unruly hair. The treatment changed my life. The headache of the tangles, gels, mousses and gels are gone. I also just started doing lash extensions. LOVE them. I have had them since June 12', and I can't live without them now! Two huge time savers. I can now actually spend the day not worrying about myself. And spend it with my two babies :)

by Rachelmpher Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

Removing gel manicure is damaging your nails.

by lilas Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had my hair chemically straightened in Vietnam and while it was hard on my hair, it was so nice just being able to let my hair air dry and have it be pin straight! Not having to flat iron and blow dry my hair was really convenient and also good for my hair. Eyelash extensions seem expensive and like they'd look bad once they started wearing off... Revitalash has made my lashes crazy long, lasts longer and is less expensive.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I didn't have to curl my lashes everyday!

by Snowwhitessecret Monday, October 8, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate

Fillers are great at first, but you can become a slave to them. You also have to use the right one for the job. Tattooed makeup scares me, even as a person with permanent body art. It's your face, and what if they mess up?

by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had no idea you could use a filler injection to do that to your nose. Very illuminating!

by KarasuSparkle Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate

interesting ideas. DEFINITELY dont think ANOYONE should get their make up tatooed onto their face. not a good idea at all. if it goes wrong you are stuck with it forever. plus it looks fake and everyone who sees you will know that you got it done.... just not a good idea at all. guys like the natural look better anyways.

by treehugger1997 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate