Applying Fake Eyelashes – Glueless Method For The Clueless
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- almond eye shape, applying eye makeup, applying fake eyelashes, human hair eyelashes, prominent eyes
- July 23, 2013
The eyes are one of the most memorable features of the face, and applying eye makeup can further enhance these first impression makers. However, for women with thin, sparse or short eyelashes, even applying mascara offers little in the way of lash enhancement. While it can add a little length and a fair amount of fullness, it’s often not enough to truly embellish the fringe of the eye. False lashes can step in where Mother Nature has not provided and add dramatic length, glossy color and abundant fullness to even the most unimpressive natural lashes. These cosmetic apparatuses also serve as great special event necessities to add elegance and style to your appearance to the most important of affairs.
For people who don’t want to pay a professional for applying fake eyelashes, there are many styles, brands and types available to suit any budget that you can find at a beauty supply store, cosmetics store and even a drug store or pharmacy; but, many of them employ the use of a glue or adhesive to secure them to the lashline.
For the first time or novice user, the thought of using complicated glue for applying fake eyelashes can seem like a complicated task; however, there are glueless varieties that are available that solve this problem entirely. While you won’t find human hair eyelashes or genuine minks at the drugstore (although they are worth hunting down and worth every penny), synthetic glueless options are easy to come across; and, applying fake eyelashes that don’t involve the use of glue is simpler and less time consuming, even for beginners. Our step by step method for applying fake eyelashes is sure to help you navigate your first attempts at instant glamor!
1. Find yourself some self adhesive lashes: You have to start somewhere, so pick out a set that you think will nicely complement your own lashes and are the length and sheen you desire. In most cases, you can pick up a nice pair for five dollars or less. Make sure that you are getting self adhesive lashes, and not those that require the use of glue.
2. Snip and trim: More likely than not, your store bought self adhesive lashes are not going to come straight out of the package in exactly the right size and they’ll need a trim unless you have very large, prominent eyes. They will need to be cut to size, but you can’t just guess how much to cut off. Figuring out how to trim false eyelashes starts with determining how much snipping you’ll need to do. Hold the lashes up to your eye, and trim a small amount from the inside edge. Just a tiny bit will do. You can always snip more, but you can’t go back and add. Trim from the inside part of the lash, never the outside. The outside lashes are longer and thicker, and therefore trimming from this area can create an undesirable look. If you have an almond eye shape, you may need to use two hands to gently curve the lashes a bit more to determine the correct length, and then snip lash by lash at the inside edge. Keep holding the lash to your eye to size it up after every cut.
3. Remove the adhesive: You can remove the adhesive before you do the trimming, but doing so will mean that you are constantly touching the part that will provide the stickiness. Therefore, the lash may not be as sticky as you would like, and this can lead to longevity issues and lost hold.
4. Press it on: Applying fake eyelashes takes a steady hand whether you are using glue or not. Be cautious and precise. You want to get as close to the natural lashline as possible as you apply the self adhesive lash to the eyelid. Once you are done, you can use the blunt end of a makeup brush or tweezers to press a bit more firmly and further secure the sticky self adhesive. However, exercise caution when wielding any instrument around the eye area.
Applying fake eyelashes can be challenging the first time, but starting with self adhesive products is the best way to familiarize yourself with the practice. Use care when removing lashes after wear. Ripping and pulling can be painful and damage the natural lash. Use warm water and gently nudge the lashes away after use. Over time, you will be a lash pro, ready to tackle glues, tips and maybe even paper eyelashes!
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