Eyelash extensions

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If you see someone on the bus with extra long, thick lashes, chances are she's sporting a set of false beauties a la Cheryl Cole.

Applied by the experts, lash extensions can create subtle or dramatic looks without the need for a gloopy mascara wand. And unlike false eyelashes, they don't need to be removed at night, so you can wake up with gorgeous lashes first thing in the morning (great for the low-maintenance girls among us).

The Powder Lounge (Topshop, Oxford Circus) uses specially shaped extremely lightweight lashes, layering them among your own lashes to gradually build up a light, wide open look, rather than the heavy weighed down look so many false lashes can give.

You can go for 'weekend lashes' to last up to three days; 'holiday lashes' for two weeks or 'bespoke' lashes, which can last up to two months, depending on how long you want your Bambi look to last. And you can choose exactly how short and natural or long and fluttery you want them to be.