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Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I had fake eyelashes, bleach blonde hair and extensions - but I ditched it all for a glow-down and I'm happier than ever
A woman who once embraced false eyelashes, bleach blonde hair and extensions has revealed she's happier than ever after undergoing a 'glow-down'. British content creator Georgie McKenzie took to her TikTok @georgiemckenzie_ to show off her low maintenance transformation. In a clip, which has racked up over 18,000 views, the beauty shared before and after snaps from her 'glow-down'. The first picture showed Georgie with bleach blonde hair, fake tan and thick black eyelashes. She wrote: 'I spent so long covering myself up with blonde hair extensions and massive eyelashes that I almost forgot the real me.' In the second snap Georgie can be seen with her natural brunette locks, no hair extensions or false eyelashes and minimal makeup. The TikToker, who often shares lifestyle Vlogs on her page, wanted to enhance her natural beauty, rather than covering it up. Her aim was to promote the idea of 'less is more' and going back to what you naturally look like, however she admitted her 'Botox was staying.' Many were so impressed with her 'glow-down' they rushed to the comments to leave their own thoughts. One person said: 'Oh you are STUNNING.' Another added: 'BREATHTAKING.' Someone else said: 'So real for the Botox, also absolutely gorgeous! Feel like all of us girls need go through this stage at some point, it matures you for the better when you learn to love your real self.' A fourth added: 'I LOVE this trend. You look stunning girl.' Voluptuous eyelash extensions were a hot beauty trend until recently, but now Gen Z-ers are taking to social media to describe their regret over 'eyelash blindness'. Women from all over the world have recently taken to TikTok to share their moments of clarity after realising that they were 'blind' to the fact that their very long and thick eyelashes were OTT. The videos shared appear alongside the viral TikTok song Gnarls Barkley - Crazy cover by Stephen Glickman, that includes the lyrics 'I remember when I lost my mind...' to emphasise the moment of 'blindness'. One American TikToker was seen shaking her head in shame as she showed off her new natural eyelashes before revealing her previous look, featuring extremely thick and long extensions. Eyelash extensions skyrocketed in popularity with many opting for the semi permanent treatment to save themselves applying mascara, or applying daily false lashes. Another US based TikTok fan shared a video of her 'eyelash blindness' sharing the heavy make-up and thick dramatic lashes she wore on her wedding day. She's since realised she's not a fan of the dramatic look and got rid of her big extensions. Usually, those who wear extensions will have synthetic, faux mink, or silk fibres attached each eyelash strand. The treatment can be customisable and clients can opt for either a very natural or more dramatic look. A full set of eyelash extensions can include around 80-150 individual strand glued to the upper eyelash - unlike strip lashes which are usually used for just a day. According to a report by Luxe Cosmetics, the US eyelash extension market was valued at $1.36 billion in 2020 but the growing popularity of the beauty treatment means this is expected to rise to $2.31 billion in 2028. This will reflect growth of 6.9 per cent suggesting while some are rejecting their old luscious lashes, the industry is still expected to grow. Similarly, the UK beauty and personal care industry has been rapidly increasing in recent years, outpacing many other sectors in the retail industry. It was set to be worth £26.7 billion in 2022, an impressive increase from 2020 figures. The blog also highlighted a large increase in companies with 'lash' in their names suggesting that there has been a rise in expert technicians in the last few years to manage growing demand. The use of the term 'lashes' grew from three in the 2000s to 1,350 in the 2010s. However, experts have previously urged eyelash addicts to act with caution when considering whether they should get the treatment. Many who have been unaware of the dangers of extensions, or haven't known the proper care they need, have ended up with nasty infections. Some have even ended up with mites in their false lashes. A quick search under the #lashmites hashtag onTikTok reveals hundreds of posts, highlighting people who slept in their mascara and woke up with a condition known as blepharitis, which can cause everything from swollen eyelids and scabs to the appearance of tiny mites. Often, people will try to avoid washing their lashes after getting extensions in a bid to keep them on for longer - but this is usually what leads to damage.
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I was hiding behind mega eyelashes & hair extensions but then ditched it – people say my glow-down is ‘breathtaking'
Plus, four easy ways to give yourself a glow-down this summer YOU GLOW GIRL I was hiding behind mega eyelashes & hair extensions but then ditched it – people say my glow-down is 'breathtaking' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOUNG woman has left people with their jaws on the floor after sharing her epic glow-down. At some point in our life, most of us will change our style - whether it's wearing less make-up, giving up fake tan for good, or doing the very opposite. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 One beauty left people stunned with her epic glow-down Credit: tiktok/@georgiemckenzie 2 Now, the young woman, who regularly shares lifestyle content on her page, looks absolutely phenomenal, rocking her real brunette hair Credit: tiktok/@georgiemckenzie But while there are plenty of glow-ups and downs shared on TikTok, it will be pretty challenging to find one more epic than Georgie McKenzie's incredible transformation. A glow-down, similar to the ''clean girl aesthetic'' trend, is rooted in the idea of ''less is more''. It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, out are the hair extensions, fake nails and mega lashes - and in is learning how to take care of your skin to make it radiant. Before embarking on her transformation journey, the young woman was sporting mega eyelashes and bleach blonde hair extensions. Georgie, who works as a flight attendant, has also been getting Botox - however, she told her followers that it's ''staying'', despite now sporting a more natural look. Sharing the jaw-dropping makeover online, Georgia said: ''I spent so long covering myself up with blonde hair extensions, massive eyelashes. ''I almost forgot the real me.'' The clip, which has since racked up close to 17k views, also saw Georgie show fellow TikTokers what she had been hiding all these years - and the glow underneath has left people gobsmacked. Now, the young woman, who regularly shares lifestyle content on her page, looks absolutely phenomenal, rocking her real brunette hair. I was on Just Tattoo Of Us in 2019 & got the worst leg tattoos for having streaky fake tan , all I can do now is laugh In a bid to look more natural, the stunner now also doesn't hide behind faux lash extensions, which suits her ''much better'', fans said. Amazed by the makeover, over 30 social media users raced to comments where they all agreed on one thing - she had made the right choice by embracing her natural beauty. One viewer said: ''You're so pretty and every other girl on this platform, your beauty is natural and pretty everyone is different in their on way and that makes you the way you are.'' Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Another chimed in: ''I love walking out of the house in no make up nowadays. ''Entered my natural "if you don't like it don't look" era a while back and I've never been happier (and I get a lie in).'' Someone else commented: ''Loved the after much better.'' ''BREATHTAKING,'' a TikToker was lost for words, as another dubbed the makeover ''a slay''. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was hiding behind mega eyelashes & hair extensions but then ditched it – people say my glow-down is ‘breathtaking'
A YOUNG woman has left people with their jaws on the floor after sharing her epic glow-down. At some point in our life, most of us will change our style - whether it's wearing less make-up, giving up fake tan for good, or doing the very opposite. 2 2 But while there are plenty of glow-ups and downs shared on TikTok, it will be pretty challenging to find one more epic than Georgie McKenzie's incredible transformation. A glow-down, similar to the '' clean girl aesthetic '' trend, is rooted in the idea of ''less is more''. It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, out are the hair extensions, fake nails and mega lashes - and in is learning how to take care of your skin to make it radiant. Before embarking on her transformation journey, the young woman was sporting mega eyelashes and bleach blonde hair extensions. Georgie, who works as a flight attendant, has also been getting Botox - however, she told her followers that it's ''staying'', despite now sporting a more natural look. Sharing the jaw-dropping makeover online, Georgia said: ''I spent so long covering myself up with blonde hair extensions, massive eyelashes. ''I almost forgot the real me.'' The clip, which has since racked up close to 17k views, also saw Georgie show fellow TikTokers what she had been hiding all these years - and the glow underneath has left people gobsmacked. Now, the young woman, who regularly shares lifestyle content on her page, looks absolutely phenomenal, rocking her real brunette hair. I was on Just Tattoo Of Us in 2019 & got the worst leg tattoos for having streaky fake tan , all I can do now is laugh In a bid to look more natural, the stunner now also doesn't hide behind faux lash extensions, which suits her ''much better'', fans said. Amazed by the makeover, over 30 social media users raced to comments where they all agreed on one thing - she had made the right choice by embracing her natural beauty. One viewer said: ''You're so pretty and every other girl on this platform, your beauty is natural and pretty everyone is different in their on way and that makes you the way you are.'' Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Another chimed in: ''I love walking out of the house in no make up nowadays. ''Entered my natural "if you don't like it don't look" era a while back and I've never been happier (and I get a lie in).'' ''BREATHTAKING,'' a TikToker was lost for words, as another dubbed the makeover ''a slay''.
