Ooh la la lashes!!

By Heather Hanna

I'm wearing some awesome Ardell Demi Wispies here!

Ooh la la I love me some falsies!!

And just to be clear, by falsies, I mean fake eyelashes. In recent years, they have made a major comeback. They have become more natural in appearance and lighter in weight on your natural lashes. They can take your already beautiful eye over the top, and in a good way. There's only one problem.  For a beginning lash lover, they can be incredibly difficult to apply. But don't you worry, I have some lash-changing tips for you!

First, let's talk supplies. You can choose whichever lashes you prefer. Some are thick and dramatic while others are simple and just add a little volume or length. For beginners, I recommend choosing a fake lash with clear lash line (like the one pictured). Revlon has many great fake lashes to choose from. I love their demi wispies (Lash #91246). Ardell is another favorite of mine. I love their demi wispies and the 110 lash. My must have for lash glue is DUO. You can find this in the lash section at places like Wal-Mart and Sally's Beauty. My favorite DUO glue come in pink packaging. The pink stuff dries black. I love this glue for that reason and also because it seriously stands the test of time... And humidity... And heat.

Before you actually apply your lashes, measure them against your natural lash line to determine whether or not you need to trim the lashes down. If your lashes are stick straight, curl them to help them blend with the falsies. After you've done any necessary trimming and curling, take the lashes and roll them in between your index finger and thumb. This will look like you are playing the world's smallest violin with a set of lashes. This action makes them more like your eye shape and easier to apply.  

Next, while holding the lashes (in the center) with tweezers, line the lash line with your glue of choice (like pictured below). Now, I know you are dying to stick that on your eye right away, but let it sit for 20-30 seconds. After those extra long 20-30 seconds, hold the lashes vertically above your natural lash line (like pictured below). The key is to get the lashes as close as possible to your natural lash line without getting them on your natural lashes. Once the lashes are resting on the center of your lash line, start pressing the rest of the false lashes on your lash line starting in the outer corner of your eye working your way in. The glue will dry relatively quickly so once the edges are placed where you want them, hold them in place with tweezers to help insure they don't budge.  

Finally, apply some mascara to help blend your natural lashes with the fake ones. When I apply lashes, I have applied all eye makeup, including eyeliner. If the glue is visible, I go over it with a liner or dark shadow.   

Don't get discouraged if it doesn't go smoothly the first or second (or sixth) time you try. It takes practice, but you can master the art of false lashes!!!

Lots of makeup, beauty and love,
Heather

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