Eyelash extensions

I currently spend $80 every other week for what I thought were single lash natural. Turns out they are clusters and artificial. That's like the difference between a manicure for your nails and wearing artificial that destroy your nails.I was advised to wait until they grow out, perhaps a month, to see what damage was done to my lashes, and then decide from there whether to do single lashes (initial full set is pricey but the upkeep is $40) or f!ck the eyelash extensions and welcome mascara back into my life. First question: I asked my current technician and she said she does single natural and they are wrong, so how do I handle this? I know they are indeed clusters.

Second question: What would you do ongoing?
Yes - keep getting eye lashes
Can wake up and go, stay on during sport, imagine all the time and money saved on not wearing other make up, probably better for skin
No - go back to mascara
That glue can't be good for your eyes, can't wear other makeup so cool eyeshadow colours are out, you could buy the most expensive mascara and still save money over extensions.