Lashes are an amazing way to frame and make your eyes pop in person or in photos. However, many of us are not blessed with long and lush lashes. While a great mascara can help in your goal, sometimes nothing works better than false eyelashes. Makeup artists use them for photo shoots, weddings, and event makeup, and they seem easy to apply when makeup artists use them. I promise that with a few great tricks and a practice run, you can do it just like us.
Picking Your Lashes: Decide what your overall look is, whether you want drama or just want to add to your lashes but not make them too big. Ardell Lashes are a good choice and give you options such as individual or strips. If you get a strip, an alternative use is to cut it in half and add lashes on the end for a winged look made easy. For a more natural look try Babies or #109. For a more dramatic look, I love MAC Cosmetics #8, or their half lash #20.
Measuring – Testing: Once you have picked your lash, take the lash out of the package and hold it up to your eye. Based on your eye size you may need to trim it to fit your lid. It is much easier to do this before you glue them on.
Prep: To protect your own lashes apply a thin layer of mascara. Squeeze a small amount of lash glue in a fine line. Gently run the seam of the lashes in the glue. You do not need it to be covered in glue. I recommend Duo Eyelash Adhesive in Black. The glue will dry clear but while its drying it will blend in with your lashes and eyeliner.
Apply: Wait twenty seconds so that the glue gets a little tacky before you apply. Position the false eyelashes as close to your lash line as possible. It is easiest with a strip to start at the corner of your eye and move toward the center. If you need to re-position, no problem. You do not need to press on them, as the glue will do the job. Wait a minute for glue to dry.
Once they are on: Once you have got them both on, use an eyeliner to go over the seams. This will give you a lined look, as well as conceal the seams of the strip. Lastly, apply mascara to the lashes to blend them all together.
Removal: An eye makeup remover will take them right off. Just lightly apply some remover with your finger. Focus on the outer corner to start and they will easily come off.