All About Non Prescription Color Contacts

Sharing Non Prescription Color Contacts

2011-06-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

I have had people ask if it's okay to share non prescription color contacts. The answer to that question is always NO! Non prescription glasses can be shared because there is no prescription and it won't mess up your eyes. With contacts though it's not okay to share any kind of contacts. Sharing contacts transfers bacteria from one person to another. You would never wear someone your friends dirty underwear, even if they are not sick. Sharing contacts is the same concept. It can harm your eyes even if the other person isn't sick or doesn't seem to have strange bacteria.

If you are going to wear non prescription color contacts you want to make sure you are always safe first. Don't buy them from an unreliable source because you don't know how/where they were made and if they are safe to stick in your eye. Don't share with others, and don't let others use yours. Do your research and get them from a legit source. Also don't wear them for too long and don't sleep with them in.

What are the Most Realistic Color Contacts?

2009-06-04T19:58:00.000-07:00

If you want to have eyes that stand out in a crowd without looking wierd or unnatural you are probably looking for the most realistic color contacts you can find. This is very common place to want to either just enhance your natural color or get a color that still looks natural on you. Some tips for having realistic looking color contact lenses are first if you have really dark hair or look ethnic at all whether you are or not you probably don't want to have sky blue eyes, it might look good, but probably it will look realistic.

In my opinion the most realistic color contacts are Acuvue color contacts followed by FreshLook color contacts. With Acuvue color contacts you can wow people without having them say to themsleves "yeah but those are fake eye color contacts".

Now to get Acuvue color contacts or really any of the most realistic color contacts you will want to go to AC Lens or 1 800 contacts to get them. Both will give you discounts for buying online and for buying in bulk. You can get a variety of the most realistic color contacts in the most realistic colors.

Using Color Contacts to Portray an Image

2009-04-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

Most people who have colored contact lenses aren't using color contacts to their full advantage. Did you know that people will judge you just based on the color of your eyes? It's true, colors in general create different images and feelings within people, so when they look at you the subconscious mind takes the color in and then expects certain things.

For example if you have brown eyes you are expected to be warm and deep. Brown eyed people are expected to be somewhat smart as well. They are suppose to be calm and collected. Sometimes it's portrayed as distant as well. Brown eyes are some of the hardest to cover up because they are darker, you can still be using color contacts with brown eyes though, but usually you will have to use opaque colored contacts.

Blue eyed people are expected to be fun loving and energetic especially when mixed with blond hair, sometimes this combination can come off ditsy or unintelligent as well. In some cases they are expected to be very smart though if mixed with the right facial features and hair color. Blue eyes also create a feeling of purity and innocence especially in children.

Green eyes portray sophistication and sometimes sensuality. Also those with green eyes can be expected to have a bit of a temper at times especially when combined with red hair. Often times those with green eyes are expected to be very smart and professional.

Anyone with hazel eyes is considered mysterious and spontaneous. Hazel in nature has a tendency to look brown or green depending on lighting so often times it's associated with some of the traits from either of those colors as well. Hazel also sends a message of kindness and softness.

So as you can see using color contacts correctly can make a big difference on the impressions you are making on those you associate with. Choose your colors wisely, pick something that matches your personality or the impression you want to make on others. Good luck in picking out the right color of eyes for you!

MAKEUP TECHNIQUES AND COLORS

2009-04-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

There are other ways to change the color of your eyes besides using color contacts; one way to change your eye color is through using different makeup techniques and colors. You can do this pretty inexpensively too. Your local Rite Aid or Walgreens will have plenty of options for you.

I like Rite Aid because you can return items even after they are used. I buy all my makeup at Rite Aid for that reason, because it is hard to tell if you like a certain kind or color of makeup until it’s actually on your face. This way you don’t waste a ton of money on makeup you will never use.

Some of my favorites are Cover Girl’s Lash Blast Mascara and Almay’s Green Smoky Eyes eye shadow set. If you are going for something subtle and subdued light brown and bronze colors do a great job. I have greenish brown eyes and if I want to really bring out the green in them I use purple eye shadow.

It’s always a good idea to use more than one color of eye shadow. I usually start with the eyeliner then ad a light color to the entire lid. Then I will blend in a bit of a darker color over the ridge of the eye and then put my mascara on last. This is one of those great every day makeup techniques.

One of my favorite dramatic makeup techniques is the smoky eye. If you want a good smoky eye the key is blending correctly. Again start with the eyeliner and put it on thick, then you want to smudge the eye liner just a little bit so it’s not such a defined line. For a really intense smoky eye you should have liner on the bottom as well as the top.

After the eyeliner you want to then apply a couple of layers of a light color, I like to use a light grey or green. Then you want to add a really intense dark color on top of that and blend it so it’s the lightest on the inside corner of your eye and the darkest on the outside corner. Then you want to apply 3-4 coats of mascara to both your top and bottom lashes. Then Curl.

CELBRITIES WHO WEAR COLORED CONTACT LENSES | PARIS HILTON'S BLUE EYE CONTACTS

2009-04-16T10:39:00.000-07:00

One of the most widely known stars to wear color contacts is Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton's blue eye contacts are highly sought after. Well ladies and gents, the sultry blue colored contacts that she wears are extremely expensive because they are hand painted and I believe are not even being made anymore.

Paris Hilton's eyes are naturally brown so she wears opaque colored contact lenses to cover them up. The closest thing to what she’s got that’s on the market is made by Natural Touch and is are baby blue opaque. Paris Hilton actually has a lazy eye but hides it well with a combo of wearing the blue contacts and many side glances. Paris Hilton’s blue eye contacts are part of what she is known for.

Another huge star to wear color contacts is Angelina Jolie. She actually has one of the most unique shades of blue for her natural color but wore dark brown colored contact lenses in the movie "A Mighty Heart". The brown color contacts completely changed her look, the role she played was suppose to be a multi-racial woman and the dark brown colored contact lenses made all the difference for her.

Females are the only stars known to have worn colored contact lenses, men like Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise have been know to change their eye color for movies as well. It is very common for males to wear colored contacts as well.

Now in the movie Twilight none of the actors or actresses wore colored contact lenses. The colors of all the vampire eyes were done digitally. But it did create a demand for golden colored contact lenses.

Buying Non Prescription Color Contacts Online

2009-03-18T20:53:00.000-07:00

After you have gone to your optomitrist and gotten a "prescription" for your non prescription color contacts a great place to get them is online. But you need to go to the right place or places, you can't trust just any old contact dealer to give you good quality contacts that will be safe. You need to go to a professional company who speacializes in selling contact lenses. The one company I recomend most is ACLens. They have great prices and offer different rebates for buying so many at a time. They offer many name brand lenses including acuvue and freshlook. The have free shipping on orders larger than $89. Their website is very user friendly and easy to get through the check out process. They do require the phone number of your doctor to verify your "prescription". They have a huge selections of colors and types and they even have lenses that have special effects or crazy eyes for halloween and costuming.

Another good online provider for non prescription color contacts is 1-800-contacts. They are the most well known in the industry for selling lenses online and they have excelent customer service. They are true professionals and know what they are doing, they have been in the industry for a very long time. They also offer discounts when you by in large quantities and have free shipping as well. The have incredibly quick delivery and they give you a free case with every box of lenses. Their site is not as user friendly as AC Lens but you can still make your way around.

There are other good online retailers of non prescription contact lenses but those 2 are the best that I have found.

Most Frequently Asked Questions About Non Prescription Color Contacts

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1. The most commonly asked question about non prescription color contacts is do I need an eye exam?

The answer is that most optometrists will require one to verify that you don't need a correctional lens. They will then fit you for them because every eye has a different shape and size. My recommendation would be to go get an exam and a fitting from the wal-mart vision center. This will probably be your cheapest option.

2. The next questions is How much do they cost?

Well the contacts themselves are going to be right around $30 for a box of 6 contacts. The eye exam and fitting cost depends totally on where you go usually it will range between $100 and $200.

3. Where do I get them?

You can get non prescription color contacts from any eye doctor. Or you can get fitted by the eye doctor and then get them from 1-800-contacts. With 1-800-contacts you can order them online, but you have to have a prescription for them first. Having a prescription for them doesn't have to mean you need correction though. All it means is that you have to have it verified that you don't need correction and a fitting.

4. It seems really expensive, is there any way to get them for cheaper and without the exam?

There are ways, but they aren't legal ways and I would never recommend it. It's very dangerous to non prescription color contacts of any kind from any place other than a contact lens specialist. You can end up with some really serious eye problems without the prescription.

5. Will color contacts hurt my eye sight?

As long as you go about getting your non prescription color contacts the right way they will not hurt your eye sight. Just make sure you see an optometrist and follow their directions.

6. How long does 1 pair last?

It totally depends on what type and brand you get. Usually it's either 30 days or 2 weeks. This is wearing them all day every day though. If you only wear them every once in a while or a few times a week they will last longer obviously. So there is no real short answer for this one it just depends on what type you get and how often you wear them.

7. Can you put non prescription color contacts over regular ones?

No, if you need prescription contacts and want colored eyes just get your regular contacts with color in them.

Biggest Myths about Non Prescription Color Contacts...True or False?

2009-03-18T08:40:00.000-07:00

One common myth about non prescription color contacts is that they cause blindness. This myth is absolutely FALSE! But you should be careful when it comes to getting and using them. You want to make sure that you get fitted by an optometrist so you get the right fit. Another reason you will want to go to the optometrist is to make sure you have proper instructions of use. Also, don’t share them with friends, family members, significant others or anyone at all. Contacts of any kind are fitted just for you and sharing creates infections.

Another myth is that they don’t look real. This one is actually debatable because it depends on what color your eyes are naturally compared to the color of non prescription color contacts you wear. If you have really dark eyes you probably don’t want to go with a real light sky blue, this will not look natural at all. But if you get the right color match they can look real. I would have someone who knows you pretty well check them out first and let them tell you if they look real or not, it wouldn’t hurt to even get opinions from a couple of people.

Last myth of the day is that when you get non prescription color contacts it changes the color of your view like getting colored sunglasses. This one is false as well. They are not colored in the center where the iris is so that you can see just as you normally do. If you wear regular contacts and they bother you though, these will probably bother you as well, they are just like regular contacts but with a colored ring inside that matches the shape and size of the colored part of your eye.

So in short I love them and would defiantly recommend them. But please make sure you go about getting them the correct way and see an optometrist!