Lash extensions.  I wonder everyday how I got sucked into this mess, because it is so odd.  For those who don't know what lash extensions are, here is a primer.  The internet is just full of advertisements and websites that don't tell the full story. For those who know all about it, just skim down the bottom for my review of the place.\n\nHOLLY'S PRIMER ON EYELASH EXTENSIONS\n\nEyelash extensions are fake eyelashes that individually glued into each eyelash with black adhesive.  The first time you need to get a full set, which can take 3 or more hours.  If you wear contacts, you should take them out, although lately I haven't been doing that.  (Bad Holly!)  Afterwards, you will probably need to go every 3 weeks for a fill, which takes about 1 hour, to replace all the lashes that have fallen out or are poking you in the eye.  If you let it go too long, you will just look weird.  Don't use any products with glycol on or near your lashes. And you can't wet your lashes for 48 hours after a fill or full set.  Huge pain in the butt.\n\nIn order to put on the eyelashes, the aesthetician needs to tape down your lower lashes and lid.  I personally want to scratch off the tape or pad they put down there for the first 15 minutes.  It drives me nuts.  You have to keep your eyes closed and try not to move or blink for however long it takes to get them on.  \n\nIf anybody tells you they sleep through the whole procedure (and wake up with beautiful lashes! GAG!), they are lying or they have narcolepsy. You may doze off when the aesthetician is getting organized for the next round, but no one stays asleep when someone is poking around your eyelid (or resting their arm on your face to get the right angle).  \n\nIf you want them taken off, you should probably have a professional do it, or you will end up losing your natural lashes.  They took a while for me to get used to, but it definitely is a dramatic look that other women notice.  Men, including my husband, couldn't care less.  I do spend more time fussing with the lashes than I did with mascara.  So I don't think it is a time saver.\n\nREVIEW OF CHERRY LASH LOUNGE\n\nI got my full set done for free at a general salon and then I paid for a fill with the same person.  But the aesthetician cussed a lot while putting on my lashes, making it a very uncomfortable, tense, and long experience.  She also tugged on my lashes quite a bit and pulled one out once.  Plus, whatever adhesive she was using burned my eyes.  My eyes were red for about 24 hours afterwards. I figured the adhesive was just the way it was but I thought the cussing and tugging could be reduced.\n\nI discovered Cherry Lash Lounge on Facebook and thought I'd give it a try.  The thing that appealed to me is that they only do lashes and have various levels of lash aestheticians depending on your budget and level of risk: Lash Apprentice, Lash Artist, and Lash Master.  I just went for the Lash Master (Delores) because I figured if that was miserable, then that was it for me and lash extensions.\n\nAppointments can be booked online or over the phone, but they will charge you a $9 reservation fee, which should be applied to your service.  Just make sure they do it.  I guess people who wear lash extensions are flaky?  I'm not sure how $9 is a deterrent to not showing up for an appointment but whatever.  \n\nThey charge extra for a fill if your eyelashes have been done elsewhere.  It was $129 for my first fill in with a Lash Master because of this. (Is it just me, or does Lash Master sound kind of kinky?)  Plus, another $20 for \"synthetic mink\" lashes.  I don't think they have real mink.  My second fill in with the same individual was $69 + $20 for synthetic mink.  So... pros and cons about this place:\n\nPros:\n\n- The adhesive they use doesn't burn my eyes.  Thank God!  \n- Comfortable lounge chairs with blankets. No creepy massage tables where you have to take your shoes off and get cold.\n- They use gel pads to tape down your lower eyelashes and lid, not 3M tape.  Much more comfortable, especially when it is time to take it off.\n- NO CUSSING! Nothing but quiet time.\n- No tugging on my lashes. It's still not the most pleasant experience in the world, but it's lots better than my first experiences.\n- They sell sealant which makes my lashes stay on longer.\n- Lash Masters! My lashes look fabulous!\n\nCons:\n\n- I don't like the $9 reservation fee and I don't see why they need it.  It makes it a pain to check out, especially when you are in the rush because have forgotten to deduct it before.\n- I've only been there twice, but both times they have been behind by 30 minutes. \n- It is my understanding they will charge you more if you go over 3 weeks without a fill. \n\nBut all and all, I've been happy with my experience.