Call today! 813.949.3300
Call today! 813.949.3300
Nu Image Medspa is a trusted place for eyelash extensions in Lutz, FL, located at 3939 Cheval Blvd (just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School). Your lashes are applied by Emily, a licensed medical esthetician and lash & brow specialist trained at Aveda Institute Nashville, inside a medically supervised spa — not a quick salon chair.
Choose from classic, hybrid, volume and mega volume sets, customized to your natural lashes and eye shape. A full set takes about 1.5–2 hours, looks full for 2–3 weeks between fills, and typically costs about $200 with no downtime — most fills are $50, based on the time since your last appointment. Serving Lutz, Cheval, Carrollwood, Northdale, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Call 813.949.3300.
Most people in Lutz don’t book their first set of eyelash extensions to look glamorous. They book it because by mid-morning their mascara has already smudged. Florida heat and humidity do that — you walk from the car to the door and you’re glistening, and whatever you put on your lashes is now under your eyes. Extensions skip the problem entirely: you wake up with full, dark lashes, and you come up from the lake still looking put together.
That’s the real reason lashes are so popular across Tampa Bay, and it’s also why a great set here isn’t applied the same way it is up north.
The same heat and humidity that ruin mascara also test the adhesive that holds extensions on. Sweat, lake and pool water, salt water off the boat, steam, sunscreen and the facial oils your skin produces in the heat all break down lash adhesive faster than they would in a dry climate. A set applied without accounting for that sheds early. A set planned for a Florida life holds.
Lash adhesive actually cures with moisture in the air — and in the damp Gulf air around Lutz, that behaves differently than it does in a dry room. A skilled artist reads that, adjusts how the set is applied, and sends you home with aftercare built for a life spent near water. The first 24–48 hours matter most: let the bond fully set before the pool, the sauna or a sweaty workout, and your retention climbs.
There’s no winter here to hide under. Between galas in Cheval, weekends on the boat, and school pickup near Steinbrenner High and Gaither High, you’re on display essentially year-round. Extensions keep you camera-ready and water-ready without makeup that runs — which is exactly the trade Lutz clients are looking for.
| Best for | A wake-up-ready look; ditching mascara; water- and sweat-resistant lashes for the Florida lifestyle; events and everyday |
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| Set types | Classic, hybrid, volume and mega volume — plus wispy styling, all customized to your natural lashes |
| Application time | About 1.5–2 hours for a full set · roughly 45–75 minutes for a fill |
| Typical cost (Lutz) | Full set typically about $200 · most fills $50, based on time since your last appointment · see monthly specials |
| Results last | Shed with your natural lash cycle · stay full about 2–3 weeks between fills |
| Fill cadence | Every 2–3 weeks to keep the set full |
| Downtime | None — just keep lashes dry for the first 24–48 hours while the adhesive cures |
| Applied by | Licensed medical esthetician (Emily) in a medically supervised spa |
Pricing is approximate and confirmed at your consultation. Set choice depends on your natural lashes and goals. Ask about current lash specials and flexible payment plans.
Every set is custom-mapped to your eye shape, natural-lash health and the look you want. The most-requested styles include:
One extension on one natural lash. Your most natural finish — like a great coat of mascara that never comes off.
Look: Natural, defined
A blend of classic singles and handmade volume fans. Soft texture with noticeably more fullness — the crowd favorite.
Look: Soft, textured fullness
Several ultra-fine extensions fanned onto each natural lash for a fluffy, dense, glam finish without added weight.
Look: Full, fluffy glam
The densest handmade fans for maximum drama — the set to choose if you usually reach for strip lashes.
Look: Maximum drama
Spikes and varied lengths layered into any set for a fluttery, lived-in, “your-lashes-but-better” texture.
Look: Fluttery, wispy texture
Not sure which set fits your lashes and lifestyle? A quick consultation maps it out — with pricing confirmed up front.
Eyelash extensions are semi-permanent synthetic or faux-mink lashes bonded one at a time to your individual natural lashes — never to the skin or eyelid — with a medical-grade adhesive. Because each extension rides on a single natural lash, it sheds naturally when that lash reaches the end of its growth cycle. That’s why fills exist: every 2–3 weeks your esthetician replaces what has shed and keeps the set looking full.
Applied correctly, no. The protection comes from two things: isolation — bonding one extension to one isolated natural lash, never clumping lashes together — and weight-matching, choosing a length and thickness your natural lash can carry. Get either wrong and lashes can be stressed or damaged. Get both right and your natural lashes keep their healthy cycle underneath.
In our humidity, people are tempted to over-clean, rub watery eyes during allergy season, or pile on heavy sets that fight the natural lash. A trained eye dials the set to your lashes and your climate, then coaches the aftercare that keeps both the extensions and your own lashes healthy through a Florida summer.
Most people who want to wake up wide-awake and skip mascara are great candidates for eyelash extensions in Lutz, FL — whether you want a natural mascara-replacement set or full glam for an event. Because Emily reads your natural lashes first, the length, curl and weight are sized to protect your own lashes, not just chase drama.
Not sure if extensions or a lighter-touch lift is right for you? A quick consultation with Emily maps it out — the set, curl and length that fit your eyes and your routine.
All three are built from the same lash-by-lash technique — the difference is how many extensions ride on each natural lash, and how much fullness that creates. Here’s the quick comparison; your esthetician confirms the right fit at your consultation.
| Classic | Hybrid | Volume | |
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| Technique | 1 extension per lash | Mix of singles & fans | Fan of fine lashes per lash |
| Look | Natural, defined | Soft, textured fullness | Full, fluffy glam |
| Drama | Subtle | Medium | High |
| Best for | Mascara replacement | The everyday upgrade | Sparse lashes & events |
| Fill cadence | Every 2–3 weeks for all sets | ||
Lashes are placed a millimeter from your eye and bonded to a single living hair. The wrong length, weight or isolation doesn’t just look off — it can stress your natural lashes or irritate the eye. So it matters that your set is applied by a licensed medical esthetician in a sanitized, medically supervised room, not squeezed into a busy chair between other services.
At Nu Image, your lashes are placed by Emily Patrick — a Licensed Medical Esthetician and Lash & Brow Specialist trained at Aveda Institute Nashville, with 5+ years in the beauty industry. She’s known for warmth, patience and a real eye for detail, and she customizes every set to enhance your natural beauty while protecting the health of your own lashes. Behind her: Nu Image Medspa’s 4.7-star reputation and medical-spa standards across Tampa Bay.
We map your eye shape, lash health and the look you want. Sensitive eyes? A quick patch test comes first.
Relax with your eyes gently closed while each extension is placed one by one — usually 1.5–2 hours.
Keep them dry. Skip the pool, sauna, steam and heavy sweat so the adhesive cures fully and holds.
Come in every 2–3 weeks to replace shed lashes and keep your set looking full.
We’re centrally located on Cheval Blvd, an easy drive from across the area. Tap your neighborhood for directions and local details.
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Drive times are approximate — check live directions for your exact route. Free on-site parking at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558.
A full set at Nu Image Medspa typically costs about $200. Most fills are $50, based on how recently you were last in — the more time that has passed since your last appointment, the more lashes there are to replace. Your exact price is confirmed at your consultation, and we run new lash specials every month.
Extensions are semi-permanent and shed with your natural lashes on their own growth cycle. A full set looks full for about 2–3 weeks, and a fill every 2–3 weeks keeps it fresh indefinitely. In humid, water-heavy Lutz, sweat, lake and pool water, and facial oils can shorten retention — so consistent aftercare matters more here than in a dry climate.
Classic places one extension on one natural lash for a natural, mascara-coated look. Volume fans several ultra-fine extensions onto each lash for a fuller, fluffier finish. Hybrid blends the two for soft, textured fullness, and mega volume uses the densest fans for maximum drama. Your esthetician helps you choose based on your natural lashes and the look you’re after.
Applied correctly, no. The keys are proper isolation — bonding one extension to one isolated natural lash, never gluing lashes together or to the skin — and matching the weight and length to what your natural lash can support. That precision is exactly why having a licensed medical esthetician apply your set protects your natural-lash health.
Most clients book a fill every 2–3 weeks. A fill replaces the extensions that have shed and refreshes the shape — faster and more affordable than a new full set. If you go past about three weeks, or have less than roughly 40% of your extensions left, a new full set is usually the better option.
Yes — once the adhesive has cured. For the first 24–48 hours, keep lashes dry and skip swimming, saunas, steam and heavy sweat so the bond sets. After that they’re water- and sweat-resistant, which is exactly why they suit the Lutz lake, pool and outdoor lifestyle. Gentle daily cleansing and avoiding oil-based products near the eyes keeps them on longer in our humidity.
For most people, yes. Because lashes are applied close to the eye, we discuss sensitivity and allergy history at your consultation, and a patch test can be done first if you’re unsure. Having your set applied by a licensed medical esthetician in a sanitized, medically supervised setting lowers the risk of irritation compared with an untrained chair.
Extensions add length, fullness and drama and are kept up with fills every 2–3 weeks. A lash lift curls and lifts your own lashes (often with a tint to darken them) for a low-maintenance, mascara-free look that lasts 6–8 weeks with no fills. Choose extensions for fuller, more dramatic lashes; choose a lash lift if you have good natural length and want the easiest upkeep.
Your lashes are applied by Emily, a licensed medical esthetician and lash & brow specialist trained at Aveda Institute Nashville, with 5+ years in the beauty industry. She works inside Nu Image Medspa, a medically supervised Lutz spa with a 4.7-star reputation — so your set is placed with medical-spa hygiene and a trained eye for natural-lash health.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.
