Lend Mother Nature a Helping Hand with False Eyelashes
Have you ever wondered how the starlets, supermodels, debutantes, and ingénues that populate the pages of the fashion magazines all seem to have been blessed with such lush lashes? Well, the truth just might surprise you – in most cases, those enviable, inch-long eyelashes are fakes.
If you’ve always thought that false eyelashes were popular only among those with questionable taste, think again. Over the last few years, false eyelashes have soared in popularity. Today, they’re a beauty must for in-the-know fashionistas all over the globe.
In terms of quality and ease of use, today’s false eyelashes are a far cry from the spidery, messy products that were popular decades ago. Even a first-time user can get the lush, full eyelashes they’re looking for with little difficulty.
Are you thinking about giving false eyelashes a try? Use these steps to achieve a picture-perfect application.
Just a trim. The secret to great-looking false eyelashes is ensuring that they look as natural as possible. One important step is making sure that the false eyelashes are a good match to your real lashes in size, shape, and colour. Using cosmetic scissors, snip the false eyelashes into the right shape.
Lay the foundation. Start with clean eyelashes. Begin by curling your lashes with an eyelash curler. Then, apply a thick, even coat of your favourite mascara. This will make the application process go more smoothly, as the texture will make it easier for the false eyelashes to “stick.”
Press end to end. After you’ve applied a thin layer of glue and situated the false eyelashes in place, secure them with a finger at each corner of your eyelid and press. After holding for one or two minutes, remove your hand very slowly to ensure that the false eyelashes won’t stick to your fingers.
Use liner to fill in the blanks. You can enhance the optical illusion of false eyelashes by using eyeliner to trace over the border where the lashes meet your lid. This will eliminate the choppy, unnatural look that gaps in the false eyelashes can leave.
Go for a natural look. Before you walk out the door fluttering your newly applied false eyelashes, do one last check to make sure everything’s in place. Experts recommend checking your false eyelashes near a sunny window or on your back patio to make sure they look fantastic in natural light.
Ready to take the plunge? Take a look at our selection of false eyelashes here.
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