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Introducing Pro-Made Fan Eyelashes— The Perfect Gift for the Beauty-Obsessed
South Africa's Arp’23 - Lashbox, the leading supplier of professional eyelash extensions in South Africa, has recently announced the launch of Pro-Made Fan lashes.
Pro-Made Fan lashes are the most recent addition to Lashbox's line of premium eyelash extensions. These fan lashes are hand fanned by professionals, produced from high-quality materials, saving time and effort for the lash artist.
These fan lashes are made to produce a full and dramatic effect, giving any makeup the ideal finishing touch. Each fan is meticulously made to guarantee that the lashes are precisely spread and completely matched, resulting in a gorgeous, long-lasting effect.
A spokesman for Lashbox added, "Pro-Made Fan Eyelashes are the ideal gift for anyone who is passionate about beauty. These fan lashes are guaranteed to elevate your appearance, whether you are a professional makeup artist or a beauty enthusiast."
The variety of styles and lengths offered by Lashbox's Pro-Made Fan eyelashes can accommodate every taste and preference. These lashes are an affordable and time saving solution for any professional lash artist.
"We are excited to introduce Pro-Made Fan Eyelashes, and we can't wait for our customers to test them out," the Lashbox spokesman continued. As the ideal addition to any cosmetic collection, we are certain that these lashes will become a staple for all professional lash artists around South Africa.
Pro-Made Fan eyelashes from Lashbox may now be ordered on their website or you can find them in their walk in store.
About the Company:
Lash Box Pvt (Ltd) is a South African company founded in 2020. They globally outsource the best quality Eyelash Extensions Supplies & Tools at affordable prices on the African Continent. They provide Eyebrow accessories, tools & kits for eye care, and Korean Solutions & Henna Brows; both are Dermatologically tested according to EU legislation on cosmetics.
Contact Details: Lash Box Pvt Ltd
Address: 27 Nicol Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg2007, South Africa.
Company Email ID: [email protected]
Company Website: https://lashbox.co.za/
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i heard that the new in ‘style’ for actresses is to pay for long, expensive extensions and dye your hair reddish-blonde. and since i have been growing my hair out for over ten years, and only recently stopped dying it purple once every year during the weeks between my grandma's death (sept 13 2010) and her birthday (oct 13) to try to counteract that ‘ghost’ feeling of disconnection from one’s body that comes with grief, I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY: for those of us who do have that hair that changes goddamn colors with the light. is it puke blonde? is it red? is it so dark it might be black? (who the fuck knows \o/).
pretty sure you cant pay for this confusion, no matter how much money you have. copycats.
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Professional Eyelash Extension Training | Master Lash Techniques
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Jawed Habib Academy offers comprehensive courses in eyelash extension application, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
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Smooth Perfection: Expert Face Waxing at Your Service
Indulge in smooth perfection with our Expert Face Waxing in Philadelphia. Our skilled technicians delicately sculpt and shape, leaving your skin flawlessly smooth and radiant. Experience the ultimate in precision and comfort as we elevate your beauty routine to new heights. Unveil your best self with us today!
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Website : https://www.glamlashbyavi.com/
Glam Lash by Avi is a one-stop destination for all eyelash extension supplies, offering a wide array of products and training courses. With a commitment to luxury and quality, they provide various eyelash products and accessories, ensuring that lash technicians and enthusiasts have access to premium items. While they cater to customers across Trinidad and Tobago with delivery options, their online presence allows them to reach a global clientele, ensuring that luscious, lavish lashes are accessible to all.
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Bring out your natural beauty like never before with Wink Beauty's top-of-the line eyelashes extension services. Our innovative and safe services guarantee long, lush lashes that can last up to 8 weeks! Get ready for those envy glances when you step into the room every time. Try our premium service today - it is sure to add a sparkle of glamour in you.
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Website : http://carolinaeyecandy.com/
Address : 120 E Fifth North Street, Suite A, Summerville, SC 29483
Phone : +1 800-822-9910
Being THE FIRST Business in SC to Specialize in Eyelash Extensions, and owned/operated TO THIS DAY by one of the first in SC to specialize in eyelash extensions (since 2008), Carolina Eye Candy prides itself on offering AMAZING eyelash services with a wide array of options! When you think of “eye candy”, you think of something visually appealing, right? Well, OUR beauty guests come to enhance their visual appeal, and that’s what we are excited to do for you! If you are looking for a professional, fun, and friendly environment to receive LOVELY LASHES, BEAUTIFUL BROWS, & SIMPLE SKINCARE, you have come to the right place! Come relax and allow us to enhance your natural beauty. Call to schedule your eyelash consultation and find out how eyelash services should truly be applied, and schedule one of our other beauty enhancement services today! We also offer spray tanning and our amazing locally-owned skincare line, INEZ ELIZABETH BEAUTY (inezelizabethbeauty.com) (CAROLINAEYECANDY.COM)
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Elevate Your Gaze with HereSpa's Eyelash Extensions: Explore Professional Styles
Discover the allure of eyelash extensions at HereSpa. Explore a range of styles, from professional and volume lash extensions to classic favorites. Our expert technicians specialize in enhancing your natural beauty with meticulous care. Elevate your look at HereSpa - Where Eyelash Extension Styles Meet Professional Expertise.
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Eyelash Extension Supplies for Professional Lash Artists
Welcome to illumino, specializing in technology enabled Professional Eyelash Extension Supplies. We are the leading eyelash extension training institute for lash artists looking to take their skills to the next level. Our focus is on teaching the revolutionary, patented Lynk-Gel Method, invented by master lash artist Soo-Jin Yang, which has transformed the world of LED eyelash extensions.
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Yandere Hanni?
Ruined Photos
YANDERE HANNI X MALE READER
The flash from Y/n's camera seemed to momentarily blind Jisoo, a rising starlet with a face like an angel. She blinked, momentarily disoriented, the perfect pout she'd been holding dissolving. Then, a shriek tore through the studio. Jisoo's stylist, a woman perpetually on the verge of a breakdown, rushed at her, face pale.
"The strap! It's broken!" she wailed, frantically trying to cover Jisoo's chest with a flimsy scrap of fabric. The near-wardrobe malfunction sent a jolt of nervous energy through the crew. Y/n, ever the professional, apologized profusely, his brow furrowed in concern. This was the third "accident" in a month.
It had all started subtly. A misplaced earring here, a strategically undone zipper there. Now, full-blown wardrobe malfunctions were plaguing Y/n's photoshoots, all featuring the hottest female idols in Korea. The whispers started – "cursed camera," "bad luck Y/n." His once booming career was starting to sputter.
Meanwhile, Hanni, the Kpop goddess, the woman Y/n had known since her awkward debut days, watched from the sidelines, a manic glint in her usually playful eyes. She'd seen the way other girls – Jisoo included – fluttered their eyelashes at Y/n during shoots. The way their laughter lingered a touch too long after a shared joke. It ignited a cold fury within her, a possessive fire that threatened to consume her.
One evening, after another disastrous shoot with a pouty idol named Seulgi, Y/n slumped onto his couch, the weight of his failing career pressing down on him. His phone buzzed – a text from Hanni. "Feeling down, sunshine photographer?" it read. A small smile tugged at his lips. Hanni was always there for him, a beacon of light in his dark days.
He drove to her apartment, the familiar scent of jasmine incense greeting him as he entered. Hanni, clad in a baggy sweater and sweatpants, a stark contrast to her usual glamorous persona, was curled up on the couch, a tub of ice cream in hand.
"H-hey," Y/n said softly, concern etched on his face. Hanni offered him a spoonful of ice cream, her smile strained. "Everything's going to be alright, Y/n," she said, her voice a low murmur. "I'll help you, I promise."
The "help" came in unexpected ways. Hanni, known for her shrewd business sense, used her connections to secure him private shoots with high-end brands. He photographed her exclusively, their dynamic shifting from professional to…something more. He found himself drawn to the intensity in her eyes, the way she clung to him after shoots, a silent plea in her touch.
Slowly, subtly, Hanni began isolating him. "Those shoots are beneath you," she'd say, her voice laced with a possessiveness he couldn't quite place. "You deserve better. You deserve me." He, drowning in the warmth of her affection after the cold shoulder from the industry, readily agreed.
One night, after a particularly grueling shoot, Hanni led him to a secluded cabin in the woods. It was supposed to be a getaway, a chance to unwind. But the isolation gnawed at Y/n. He missed the camaraderie of the crew, the thrill of a new project. He tried to suggest going back, but Hanni's smile turned brittle.
"Why would you want to leave, Y/n?" she asked, her voice tight. "Don't you see? We're perfect here. Just you and me."
The final blow came when he found a hidden box in the cabin – newspaper clippings about the "accidents" on his shoots, meticulously documented. The realization hit him like a physical blow – Hanni was behind it all. He confronted her, his voice shaking with a mixture of fear and betrayal.
Hanni's eyes, usually sparkling with mischief, were now cold and calculating. "I had to," she said, her voice devoid of emotion. "They were all trying to take you away from me. But you're mine, Y/n. Mine forever."
The cabin became his gilded cage. He was a famous photographer, yes, but only to Hanni's world. The outside world knew him as her personal chronicler, a mere extension of her carefully crafted image. He yearned for the freedom of his old life, but the fear in Hanni's eyes whenever he mentioned leaving kept him chained to her side.
He photographed her beauty, her sadness, her rage, all the while a prisoner of her twisted love. The flash from his camera no longer captured fleeting moments, but a chilling reality. A reality where the line between love and obsession had blurred beyond recognition, Y/n finished his internal monologue with a heavy sigh. He stared out the cabin window, watching the sun dip below the tree line, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple. A pang of longing shot through him, a yearning for the bustling city life he'd left behind.
Suddenly, Hanni materialized beside him, her eyes gleaming with a manic intensity. "What are you thinking about, sunshine photographer?" she purred, her voice laced with a sweetness that sent shivers down his spine.
Y/n forced a smile. "Just admiring the view," he lied, his gaze flickering away from hers. He couldn't bring himself to tell her the truth – that he missed the freedom, the creativity of working with different artists.
As if sensing his turmoil, Hanni cupped his face in her soft hands, her touch sending a conflicting wave of warmth and unease through him. "Don't worry, Y/n," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "We have everything we need here. Each other."
The possessiveness in her voice was undeniable, a stark contrast to the playful Hanni he once knew. He wanted to argue, to tell her he craved more, but the fear that flickered in her eyes, a fear of losing him, silenced him. He couldn't bear to see that spark of light extinguish completely.
Later that night, nestled in her arms, a sudden idea struck him. Maybe, just maybe, there was a way to salvage some semblance of his career within the confines of his gilded cage.
The next morning, he approached Hanni with a tentative proposal. "How about," he began cautiously, "we create a new concept for your next comeback? Something raw, emotional, shot entirely here in the cabin?"
Hanni's eyes widened in surprise, then a slow smile spread across her face. "A love story, shot by your loving boyfriend?" she said, her voice laced with a hint of amusement. "Interesting."
Y/n elaborated on his vision, weaving a narrative of passionate, all-consuming love set against the backdrop of their isolated cabin life. He poured his longing for a normal career into creating a masterpiece, a testament to their "unique" bond.
Hanni listened intently, her possessiveness morphing into a twisted kind of excitement. When he finished, she threw her arms around him, burying her face in his chest. "Yes, Y/n," she breathed. "This is perfect. We'll show the world the power of our love."
The photoshoot was intense, charged with an underlying current of fear and obsession. Y/n pushed Hanni to her emotional limits, capturing a vulnerability she'd never shown before. The final product was breathtaking – a series of haunting photographs that laid bare the raw, unfiltered essence of Hanni's love for him.
The comeback was a mega-hit. Fans devoured the concept, praising Hanni's emotional depth and Y/n's masterful storytelling through the lens. He became known as "Hanni's Muse," his career tethered solely to her.
Y/n never regained his old freedom, but he found a twisted satisfaction in his work. He was a prisoner, yes, but a highly respected one. He documented Hanni's every whim, every desire, his camera a constant reminder of the beautiful, terrifying world he now inhabited. He was forever bound to the woman who loved him with a passion as all-consuming as it was deranged. He was Hanni's, and Hanni's alone, forever trapped in the gilded cage of her love.
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OH GOD WHAT'S HAPPENING
Okay so my psycho stepbrother and his gf are coming over because his gf is going to my mum’s lash extensions for her Italy wedding right? So firstly ew because his presence is noxious. Then they said they were coming early so I got up at the crack of dawn to shower and get dressed etc so we’re not receiving people in pyjamas. Only for these absolute…dingbats to say they’re going to be late because they’re online trying to buy OASIS TICKETS. The lack of professionalism is staggering atp this woman is probably going to make my mum blind with some backstreet eyelash solution. Anywayyy. So obviously I’m a bit like ummm that’s rude that they didn’t even bother to mention any of this till the last minute so my stepdad starts defending them because he likes to pretend his little Jeff Dahmer is not in fact an escaped gorilla hybrid from the local zoo, so we get in an argument because seriously he can neverrrr admit when his son is in the wrong.
And now my whole day is just going to spent waiting for them to turn up instead of it all being done in the morning and having the afternoon free and if they turn up in the afternoon and stay for dinner I stg I will riottttt
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Hollie’s Nails | Professional local nail salon in Sandy Springs, GA
Hollie's Nails, nestled in Sandy Springs, GA, is a local gem known for delivering exceptional nail and beauty services in a welcoming environment. Whether you're looking for a quick touch-up or a full-on pampering session, Hollie's Nails offers a wide range of services to cater to your every need.
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Blink and You'll Miss It: The Incredible Before-and-After of Eyelash Treatments
Nestled within the vibrant city of Dubai lies Ritual Luxe Spa, a haven of opulence and tranquility. Our lavish spa menu boasts an exquisite selection of treatments, from sumptuous massages to rejuvenating facials, and now, introducing our latest addition: luxurious Eyelash Treatments. Step into our oasis of calm and embark on a journey to enhance your natural beauty like never before.
We take pride in introducing our exclusive Eyelash Treatments in Dubai, alongside our renowned manicures, pedicures, and more. Our skilled professionals specialize in eyelash extensions and lifts, offering personalized services tailored to your unique preferences and desired aesthetic.
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Notable First Novels of 2023
Bellies by Nicola Dinan
I wore a dress on the night I first met Ming.
It begins as your typical boy meets boy. While out with friends at their local university drag night, Tom buys Ming a drink. Confident and witty, a magnetic young playwright, Ming is the perfect antidote to Tom’s awkward energy, and their connection is instant. Tom finds himself deeply and desperately drawn into Ming’s orbit, and on the cusp of graduation, he’s already mapped out their future together. But shortly after they move to London to start their next chapter, Ming announces her intention to transition.
From London to Kuala Lumpur, New York to Cologne, we follow Tom and Ming as they face tectonic shifts in their relationship and friend circle in the wake of Ming’s transition. Through a spiral of unforeseen crises—some personal, some professional, some life-altering—Tom and Ming are forced to confront the vastly different shapes their lives have taken since graduating, and each must answer the essential question: Is it worth losing a part of yourself to become who you are?
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Loretta Thurwar and Hamara "Hurricane Staxxx" Stacker are the stars of Chain-Gang All-Stars, the cornerstone of CAPE, or Criminal Action Penal Entertainment, a highly-popular, highly-controversial, profit-raising program in America's increasingly dominant private prison industry. It's the return of the gladiators and prisoners are competing for the ultimate prize: their freedom.
In CAPE, prisoners travel as Links in Chain-Gangs, competing in death-matches for packed arenas with righteous protestors at the gates. Thurwar and Staxxx, both teammates and lovers, are the fan favorites. And if all goes well, Thurwar will be free in just a few matches, a fact she carries as heavily as her lethal hammer. As she prepares to leave her fellow Links, she considers how she might help preserve their humanity, in defiance of these so-called games, but CAPE's corporate owners will stop at nothing to protect their status quo and the obstacles they lay in Thurwar's path have devastating consequences.
Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
Our narrator produces a sound from the piano no one else at the Conservatory can. She employs a technique she learned from her parents—also talented musicians—who fled China in the wake of the Cultural Revolution. But when an accident leaves her parents debilitated, she abandons her future for a job at a high-end beauty and wellness store in New York City.
Holistik is known for its remarkable products and procedures—from remoras that suck out cheap Botox to eyelash extensions made of spider silk—and her new job affords her entry into a world of privilege and a long-awaited sense of belonging. She becomes transfixed by Helen, the niece of Holistik’s charismatic owner, and the two strike up a friendship that hazily veers into more. All the while, our narrator is plied with products that slim her thighs, smooth her skin, and lighten her hair. But beneath these creams and tinctures lies something sinister.
The Unfortunates by J.K. Chukwu
Sahara is Not Okay. Entering her sophomore year at Elite University, she feels like a failure: her body is too curvy, her love life is nonexistent, her family is disappointed in her, her grades are terrible, and, well, the few Black classmates she has just keep dying. Sahara is close to giving up, herself: her depression is, as she says, her only “Life Partner.”
And this narrative—taking the form of an irreverent, piercing “thesis” to the university committee that will judge her—is meant to be a final unfurling of her singular, unforgettable voice before her own inevitable disappearance and death. But over the course of this wild sophomore year, and supported by her eccentric community of BIPOC women, Sahara will eventually find hope, answers, and an unexpected redemption.
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