Eyelash Extensions in Dubai

Properly applied eyelash extensions at Matryoshka last 3–4 weeks before a refill is needed. Each lash is bonded individually to your natural lash with medical-grade adhesive, and your lashes shed naturally on a 60-day cycle — so the set thins gradually rather than falling off all at once. Most clients book a refill every 2–3 weeks to keep the look full. Retention is also influenced by your individual lash cycle (some clients naturally shed faster), aftercare discipline (no oil-based products, no rubbing), and Dubai-specific factors — air conditioning and chlorinated pool water both shorten adhesive life by a few days. If you swim in salt water several times a week, plan for a refill closer to 2 weeks; if you mostly avoid water and oils, 4 weeks is realistic.

Classic and volume eyelash extensions are 150 AED for a full set. Mega Volume (the densest, most dramatic look) is 250 AED. A refill (eyelash correction at 2–3 weeks) is 100 AED. Removal is 25 AED. The 6-Hand Combo Package (manicure + pedicure + eyelash extension done simultaneously) is 400 AED — the best value if you want everything in one visit. To frame this against the Dubai market: Downtown and DIFC salons typically charge 200–400 AED for the same Classic or Volume set. Our prices sit at the lower end because we operate at the Carlton Downtown Hotel mezzanine, not in a mall storefront, so our overhead is lower and we pass that on directly.

Classic is one extension per natural lash — soft, natural-looking and lightweight, the right starting point if you have never had extensions before. Volume uses fans of 2–5 thin extensions per natural lash for a fluffier, fuller look without weight — popular for office wear and a daily mascara replacement. Mega Volume goes to 6–12 ultra-thin extensions per natural lash — the dramatic, dense, makeup-on look popular for events, photoshoots, and brides. All three are safe when applied by a trained technician, which all our masters are. If you are unsure which style suits your eye shape and lifestyle, send a reference photo on WhatsApp before your appointment and our lash artist will confirm whether the look is realistic for your natural lash density.

No, when applied correctly. We isolate each natural lash before bonding to prevent stickies (extensions glued to multiple lashes, which is what damages the natural lash). We use weight-appropriate extensions for your natural lash thickness — never overweighting. Most damage from extensions comes from poor application or peeling them off at home. Always come back for professional removal (25 AED). If you have ever worn extensions elsewhere and your natural lashes felt thinner afterward, it is almost always a case of stickies, oversized extensions, or self-removal — not the technique itself. Our lash artists trained at CIS academies (Lash & Go, Sexy Lashes, Lovely) where weight management and isolation are the first lessons covered before any client work.

A full classic or volume set takes 2 hours. Mega Volume takes 2.5 hours. You lie down with eyes closed — perfect time for a nap. Refills take 60 minutes. Removal takes 30 minutes. We recommend booking the first appointment with at least 30 minutes of buffer in your schedule afterwards because you should avoid getting the lashes wet for 24 hours — finalising errands, going outdoors in the heat (sweating counts as water exposure), or having to wash your face right after the appointment will reduce retention. Most clients schedule lash work for late afternoon or evening, then head straight home or to a low-effort dinner — by morning the bond is fully cured.

Yes, but skip oil-based products (oil dissolves the adhesive). Use a water-based eye makeup remover and avoid mascara — extensions already give you the mascara effect. Don't use eyelash curlers, and brush lashes gently every morning with the small spoolie we give you. Eyeliner is fine if it is water-based or pencil; cream-based gels and waterproof formulas with silicone oils will dissolve the bond and shorten retention. For removing eye makeup at the end of the day, use a micellar water on a cotton pad pressed gently against the lid (not rubbed across the lashes), then rinse with lukewarm water. Avoid steam saunas and hot baths in the first 24 hours after application.

Yes, daily 10:00–21:00. Lash extensions are appointment-recommended because of the 2-hour application time, but message us on WhatsApp 30 minutes ahead and we will fit you in whenever possible. Walk-in slots are easiest to find on weekday afternoons between 14:00 and 17:00; weekends and evenings book up faster, particularly Thursday and Friday nights. For Mega Volume (2.5 hours) we strongly suggest at least same-morning booking to make sure a lash artist is free for the full window. Removal (30 min) is almost always doable as a walk-in. If you arrive without notice we will give you an honest estimate of wait time at the front desk before you decide whether to stay.

Russian and English, with some staff also speaking Ukrainian and Tagalog. Bring a reference photo if you have a specific lash style in mind. The full vocabulary that lash clients sometimes need — "класика", "объём 2D-3D", "лисий взгляд", "беличий", "натуральный" in Russian; "cat-eye", "doll-eye", "open-eye", "wispy" in English — is understood across the team without translation. If a specific lash artist worked with you before and you want to book the same person for continuity (lash artists develop a feel for individual eye shapes over multiple visits), mention their name in your WhatsApp message and we will schedule accordingly when their slot is free.