Where to get eye-catching eyelash extensions in Calgary

Goodbye lash curlers, mascara and sticky strips. Hello, show-stopping lashes. Looking good has never been more effortless. Just wake up in the morning and they’re ready to go – yes, that means more time for coffee. Treat yourself to natural-looking, voluminous and lengthy semi-permanent eyelash extensions at these great Calgary lash bars.

Par Alyssa Quirico

Lola Lash Bar

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103-150 Crowfoot Cres NW, Calgary AB T3G 3T2

• Téléphone
  • 403-239-3734Principal
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With its blush-pink beds, floral decor and pretty chandeliers, this lash bar lets you give in to all your girly eyelash fantasies. At any of its four locations, you can choose from synthetic, silk and mink lash extensions in various colours and styles. These include ombre and glitter lashes for extra wow. Lola also offers tinting, perming and lash-strip application along with add-on services like brow waxing.

Mint Nail & Spa Lounge

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228-5149 Country Hills Blvd NW, Calgary AB T3A 5K8

• Téléphone
  • 403-374-8181Principal
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Head to this chic space with its mint-green and stone walls and sleek white accents for a relaxing beauty-care experience, and leave fluttering away those long lashes. Choose from silk, mink or synthetic options. While you’re there, consider indulging in a waxing, a shellac manicure or even eyebrow feathering for thick, lasting on-trend brows.

Eye Candy Lash and Beauty Bar

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207-279 Midpark Way SE, Calgary AB T2X 1M2

• Téléphone
  • 403-510-1157Principal
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This Midnapore shop offers eyelash extensions in addition to waxing, tinting and even chemical peels to give you that extra glow. Professional technicians start with a style consultation to determine your eyelash needs. Lashes are then applied using primer to ensure they’re durable. Complimentary eye pads at every appointment are a nice touch, too.

Smitten Lash

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7-3109 Palliser Dr SW, Calgary AB T2V 4W5

• Téléphone
  • 403-830-7013Principal
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This downtown lash bar will make your eyes look big and beautiful with voluminous lashes. Russian Volume Eyelash Extensions are available in 2D (two extensions per natural lash) to 6D (a wowing six extensions per lash!). Looking for something a bit more subtle? Smitten also offers soft, faux-mink and tapered-silk options.

Hot Lashes

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632 22 Avenue NE, Calgary AB T2E 1V2

• Téléphone
  • 403-999-4455Principal
• Itinéraire

This spa (which also trains eyelash extension technicians) offers a full range of lashes including synthetic mink, silk, semi-synthetic and strips. Receive a natural J curl or a dramatic L curl for small or hooded eyes. Want a little something extra for a special occasion? Opt for coloured lashes or even rhinestones for some sparkle.

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Calgary writer Alyssa Quirico’s passion for new experiences has taken her to Mexico and the U.S. Now, she’s back in her home city where she works for WestJet Magazine and writes about travel, lifestyle and inspiring Calgarians. In her downtime, you can find her eating and drinking her way through the city, hunting for thrift-store finds or at the dog park with her not-so-scary pit bull Angel.

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