Bat a Lash -- and save -- at Chicagoland's Top Lash Extension Spots 
It seems that eyelash extensions are becoming the biggest must have beauty item of the year.
From professional eyelash extensions to one-night stands to products that help lashes go above and beyond the call of duty, here's the skinny on getting thick lashes in an instant.
Beauty Trend: Semi-Permanent Professional Eyelash Extensions
Ideal for the girl who wants a long-term commitment, today's semi-permanent eyelash extensions can last as much as 90 days with proper care. No longer applied in strips, these lash extensions are applied individually to achieve a much more natural look then was possible in days gone by.
The newest lashes are usually thicker at the base and tapered at the ends, a look that mimics that shape of natural lashes while creating that fuller look that many of us crave. Special care is needed once professional extensions are applied. This often includes putting away your mascara (you won't need it anyway). Also, eyelash extensions should be treated gently, so never rub or scrub the eye area once extensions have been applied.
The cost of professional Chicago eyelash extensions can range from $100 to $350 depending on the practitioner.
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Plugged in to Pretty
by carolyn
Most nights, babies in bed, post bubble bath, you'll find me in my bathroom enjoying a bevy of battery operated devices... all in the name of beauty, of course.
There's no shame here, ladies, just a round-up of electronic beauty devices that deliver real results and help my skin look far too fabulous to keep hush-hush.
Do Try This at Home
For the past six months, I've been testing an at-home device aimed at improving the appearance of my skin: NuFace, an FDA cleared skin care tool that calls upon microcurrent technology to stimulate muscles and tighten skin.
After applying the Conductivity Gel that came along with the NuFace device and amping the unit up to its highest setting, I glided the shiny silver probes over my face as instructed. I didn't feel any sensation to speak of, but my cheeks wore a faint blush post procedure, giving me hope that some benefits had been realized.
After a few weeks of use, my personal trainer commented that my skin looked amazing - this from a woman whose only other compliment in the past year was "your rotator cuffs look good in that shirt," - not exactly scientific proof of efficacy, but a gold seal of approval as far as I'm concerned. Results are cumulative so every day use, and patience, is a must.
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At PrettyCity, we believe that beauty is more than skin deep and that taking care of the physical body is as important as taking care of the soul. We know that women can achieve more when they feel great about how they look and we believe that being your prettiest self is something to be proud of.
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