Some people have asked me where I get my eyelash extensions, so I’ll tell you that I go to 바비속눈썹 near Kyungsung University (경성대학교). I go to a lady that glues fake eyelashes to each of my individual top eyelashes. Her shop is outside of exit 2 (above Dream Depot). It’s 25,000‎₩ for one session, or 100,000‎₩ for five sessions if you want to pre-pay. Pay in cash.

I’ve been getting these done for over two years now. I guess like any other beauty regime, it’s a bit addictive. I used to get manicures and pedicures done semi-regularly back home, and this feels similar where I feel really pretty and happy after the appointment is done.

It can be long and boring to lie there with your eyes taped shut and if you’re squeamish about your eyes being touched, it might be hard to handle the feeling of the makeup tape being placed under your eyes. The tape prevents the glue from touching your skin. It doesn’t hurt to get it done. Just listen to some music or a podcast with headphones. Honestly, I usually fall asleep.

It can sting a little bit to open your eyes the first time after the extensions are put on. Then, it can feel a bit strange to wash your face or if you sleep on your face. They’ll last for 3-4 weeks, depending on how gentle you are with them.