Few beauty enhancements can accentuate your appearance quite like a gorgeously voluminous set of lashes. Unfortunately, we haven’t yet reached the technological era where a magical overnight pill can grant us the lush lashes we dream of. Until that day arrives, I’m firmly in the camp of helping your natural lashes out with extensions, even if your genes have already blessed you with longer-than-average lashes.
In the past, lash extensions were exclusively available at specialty salons, requiring appointments and dedicated trips. Nowadays, the landscape has changed dramatically, with lash extensions being offered practically everywhere you go, and I mean literally everywhere. Just a couple of days ago, while enjoying my Starbucks Frap, I was astonished to discover that the nail salon next door was providing lash extensions. It was an unexpected find. Nevertheless, despite the convenience of obtaining lashes at a random nail salon while sipping on a Frap, there exists an even more straightforward method of acquiring the extensions you desire: at-home extensions.
Today, the market is flooded with an array of at-home extension options from various brands. Navigating this abundance of choices can be daunting, as you must sift through marketing tactics to find the set of at-home lashes that genuinely suits your needs and lifestyle.
But don’t fret – I’ve done the hard work to save you some time. Much like you, I wanted to find the perfect at-home lash extension option. While browsing Instagram and Facebook, I kept seeing ads for two brands, who I believe, are the major brands in this category – Noonlash and Lashify.
Keep reading to find out my pick.
If you want the best lash extensions that are affordable, durable, and stunning… Noonlash.
I found Noonlash to be the best option overall for myself and likely for most people out there looking for a natural feeling, durable lash. Noonlash offers a brilliant alternative to salon lash extensions, and the freedom to put them on or take them off whenever you desire is truly liberating.
Noonlash offers a feather-light and natural look that’s hard to beat, and they come at a fantastic price point. One of the standout features of Noonlash is their application – they are designed in easy-to-apply segments with a clear band, resulting in the most natural appearance possible. When I wore Noonlash out and about to dinners, on errands and even to pilates, I received so many compliments and questions about where I did my lashes. I have to admit I GRINNED each time when I got to share that I did my lashes at home in just a few minutes.
If you have hooded eyes like me or prefer a more subtle look, trying a “half lash” with Noonlash is an excellent choice. I wore Noonlash as a half lash most days and they blended seamlessly with my natural lashes and felt incredibly lightweight. Feel
One of the other advantages that Noonlash has over brands like Lashify is that they felt SO much lighter than the others. I don’t personally have sensitive eyes, but if you are someone who constantly finds themselves tearing up or having trouble with mascara application, the Noonlash lashes may be a better fit than the others. And don’t worry about them feeling heavy or uncomfortable; Noonlash’s 100% Korean silk lashes are wispy and light – the closest to natural hair out of all the lashes we tried.
Durability
Noonlash is durable, but also versatile. Not only can you wear them for up to an astonishing 5 days straight, even while you sleep, but you can also remove them and reapply them as individual segments up to 10 times. I wore them for about 3 days straight and then decided to wear them on and off depending on what I had going on that day. To keep them looking fresh, all you need to do is apply a sealant daily. To store, I kept them in their nifty lash storage case that they provided with my purchase.
Ease of Application
I will 100% admit that Noonlash was on par with Lashify when it came to application. Application for DIY lashes takes a few tries to learn and it really has to do with the tweezers you have and also your own experience. Noonlash’s tweezers are comfortable and easy to hold and their significant divot makes them easy to use on all eye shapes and sizes. Like Lashify, Noonlash struggled with glue build up on the applicator when I put on my lashes, but this was easily solved by keeping a little wet wipe nearby and cleaning my tweezers as I went.
Glue Quality
The glue applicator was great, and the glue itself was about on par with everything else. Other people online claim that they love the glue! If I don’t have to think about it, that’s enough to call it a success in my book.
Price/Value
When it comes to price and value, Noonlash, is significantly cheaper than Lashify, but of similar (if not higher quality). Noonlash’s starter kits come with 3 lengths (10mm, 12mm, 14mm) and each length comes with 10 total segments. Theoretically, if you wore each length up to 10x each (though most people mix and match), you’re getting beautiful, natural looking lashes with up to 30 days of non-continuous wear for a fraction of the cost of salon lashes. It’s a bit more expensive than Velour Lashes and Falscara, but with the opening order discount, the prices are quite comparable. I think for the added benefits of the lighter feel, clear band, and overall quality, it’s definitely worth it.
If you’re willing to spend the money for a different type of style… Lashify!
Lashify boasts beautiful lashes that rival Noonlash. However, the major downside is the higher price tag. While they offer a range of lash styles, which is certainly appealing, the cost might be a deterrent for some – it definitely is for me in the long run.
Functionally, Lashify operates similarly to Noonlash, allowing for easy application and removal. They provide a great option for achieving gorgeous lashes at home, but whether the additional styles justify the higher price depends on personal preferences and budget.
Look
When it comes to look, Lashify can be good, but it really depends on the type of lash you pick. Some of the options are really thin in their appearance and don’t seem to fill as well as others. There are some looks that could be great, but their website is so hard to navigate that I almost missed them.
Feel
For all the price, Lashify is very comfortable! I did not feel like I had anything on and they lasted multiple days of wear. One drawback was that the glue stiffened up the segments quite significantly.
Durability
The durability of the Lashify was great. It was on par with my other favorites like NOONLASH. I easily got a few days of wear with my Lashify without any interruption or issues.
Ease of Application
One of the interesting things about Lashify is its application. They have a patented applicator that has the biggest divot out of all the tweezers I tried. However, I’m just not sure if the applicator was more ergonomic or easier to use than the Noonlash applicator.
Glue Quality
The Lashify & Noonlash glues were my favorite. They work well and kept my extensions secure.
Price/Value
The real downer for Lashify is their price. I mean WHAT is making these so expensive? I’m not joking when I say that a single set (enough lashes for two eyes) is 4-5x the price of Noonlash, and they are not nearly that much better. Even more, their starter kit is $150, which is equivalent to getting your lashes done at the salon.
My final choice… Noonlash!
After testing both Noonlash and Lashify for an extensive period of time, my clear choice was Noonlash. While there wasn’t too much difference between the brands – they’re both very high-quality, they differ to much in price point for me, personally. Lashify’s starter kits start at $150, which at the price, I’d rather get my lashes by a professional at a salon. The main reason I wanted DIY lash extensions was to save money and time, and Noonlash is perfect for that.
Here’s what I loved most about Noonlash:
- Noonlash’s lashes are made of 100% Korean silk. They’re both durable and versatile. I can wear them for multiple nights in a row, and I can even sleep with them on without feeling discomfort.
- Noonlash is super easy to apply and put on!
- Noonlash offers a discount if you buy in bulk, and there are numerous styles to choose from. I can wear a different style for every occasion!
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