Hey, Bambi: New Eyelash Lengthener

Everyone (well, fashionable females, mainly) is a-flutter over Latisse, the first FDA-approved drug for growing longer eyelashes. Perhaps you have you seen the Brook Shields commercial? Why all of this fuss over lashes? We all know the eyes are the windows to the soul, and the lashes, well, they're like the drapes. Accented eyes command attention!

From the makers of Botox, Latisse was created by doctors who discovered that glaucoma patients were growing lush lashes thanks to an active ingredient in the glaucoma treatment, Lumigan. Dab Latisse onto the root of the lash twice a day, and presto, in 8 to 16 weeks, you'll have thicker, longer, and darker lashes. So what's the downside? This treatment is expensive, costing $120-$140 for a one-month supply, and since the effects do not last, you have to keep applying the drug to maintain the look. That means paying at least $4 per day for longer lashes. Also, even though the side effects are reportedly rare, they sound a little scary: itchy, red eyes, darkening eyelids, and permanent brown spots on the irises.

At our spa, we offer safe, easy, and affordable eyelash extensions that last about one month--no prescriptions, no side effects. What is your method for lengthening your lashes? What do you think of this latest craze over luscious lashes?