False Eyelash Article

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You have seen the heroines of the telenovelas or the divas in the Oscars. Their eyes sometimes are so expressive and their lashes seem so thick and large. The secret is at your reach for special occasions: false eye lashes, miradas de engaño.

They are not the typical lashes that your grand mom used to wear; the latest eyelashes are better. They look more natural and are easier to put on.




Step by step process: how to put false eyelashes?

Selecting the false eye lashes
You can purchase them in shops such as CVS and beauty stores. A smaller selection is available in discount stores such as Walmart and Target. A much larger selection is available online.




Step by step process: how to put false eyelashes?

Selecting the false eye lashes
You can purchase them in shops such as CVS and beauty stores. A smaller selection is available in discount stores such as Walmart and Target. A much larger selection is available online.



There are a few types of false eyelashes:

Hair type: artificial or natural. The synthetic ones are fine if it only for cosmetic purposes.

Full lashes and individual lashes. The full lashes are the ones your grand mom used to use. They are easier to use and convenient, but they may not give you a natural look, but a very dramatic one. The individual false lashes are more natural looking. They are used in the exterior corner of the eye and help to create more expressive and sexy eyes.

Color. If you want a natural look, try to use a similar color to your lashes with mascara. For Latinas, brown and black are the most appropriate. If you want a special look there are many options for eyelashes.

What will you need?

Eye lashes
Eye lashes glue
Tweezers
A toothpick

Generally speaking each package of fake lashes has its own instructions. In the following page you will find general instructions and a few makeup artist tips.





Step by Step Instructions

Review the length of the lashes, put them close to your natural eyelashes and determine what length is better, and then trim them with scissors.

Clean your face and eyes. Apply your foundation and concealer. Try not to apply any grease on the eyelashes line, because the grease will make it more difficult for the glue to work.

You need to be in front of a mirror, preferably a magnifier mirror. Make sure you have everything you may need handy.

Apply the glue in the places where you want to put the lashes. Use only a little bit; if you need more, you can always put more. If you put too much glue, this maybe visible. Follow the glue instructions; it may require you to wait a few seconds. Try not to apply the glue directly over your own eyelashes because you may damage them. And of course, be careful not to put glue in your eyes.

Apply the fake eyelashes directly over your own eyelashes. You may push with the tweezer or the toothpick. Be careful not to pinch your eyes.

If you are using individual eyelashes in the corner of your eye follow the same instruction only in this area. You may use clusters of 2 or 3 lashes.

Apply your eye make up as usual. Most people do not apply mascara over the fake eyelashes, but if you wish you may do it.


Makeup artist tips:

If you use eyeliner on the eyelid, apply it before you put on the eyelashes, directly on your eyelash line.

If you curve you eyelashes, do it before applying the fake eyelashes; it is easier that way.

If your natural eyelashes are not dark, you may apply mascara before the fake eyelashes in a color that matches the artificial eyelashes' color.

Taking them off

1- If you use waterproof glue, use a special remover for this type of glue. Otherwise, you may use warm water and your regular eye makeup remover.

2- Be careful when you pull the fake eyelashes off so you do not pull your natural eyelashes too. You may use the tweezers to take them off.

3- Once you have taken them off, follow the package instructions to store them.

4- Do not ever sleep with fake eyelashes because you may damage your eyes or cause infection.

5- To perfectly apply the fake eyelashes takes experience and patience. Do not expect perfection the first time. Now you know how the celebrities get those gorgeous lashes and now you can have them too.