By Sonya Benham, Babble
Now that Halloween is fast approaching and fall wedding season is in
full swing, it’s an excellent time to learn how to properly apply false
eyelashes. Wearing false eyelashes is a lot of fun and really makes your
eyes pop. I recommend them to all brides and bridal parties, as well as
anyone having professional photos taken. Strip lashes are the easiest
to apply and they have come a long way. Many styles are designed to look
very natural and will blend seamlessly with your own lashes. Of course,
if you are looking for a bolder look or want to add lashes as part of a
costume, there are plenty of more dramatic options as well. In this
post, I’ll walk you through the application process followed by ten
product recommendations.
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Step 1. Apply Eye Makeup
There is some debate over whether eyeliner and mascara should be
completed before or after false eyelashes have been applied. I prefer to
do my eye makeup first because I personally believe that falsies look
more natural without added mascara and I just find it easier than trying
to work around the strip.
Step 2. Trim
Hold the false lash up to your lid and if you find that they are
longer than your lash line, trim off the end with a small pair of
grooming scissors.
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Step 3. Add Adhesive
Squeeze out a small amount of eyelash adhesive onto your finger and
gently drag the lash through the glue. Make sure that the entire strip
is covered evenly.
Step 4. Wait
This is the most important part. You need to wait a few seconds for the glue to set a bit and become more tacky.
[post_ads_2]Step 5. Apply the Lash
I find it’s easiest to start one on the inner corner and gently press
the glue-coated strip onto the lash line. Get as close to your natural
lashes as possible and hold in place for a few seconds to allow the
false lash to adhere.
Step 6. Curl
Press your real lashes and the fake ones together with an eyelash curler.
Step 7. Touch Up
If you need to touch up your eye makeup, do so. For example, if there
are any spaces between the false lash and your real lashes, dab a
little black shadow or eyeliner in the space to conceal the gap.
