Perfect False Eyelashes ;-)

When you have naturally short eyelashes, using just an eyelash curler and mascara doesn’t always cut it. Enter false eyelashes, the perfect way to bring out your eyes and achieve a more dramatic look. Here are the top falsies we recommend at an affordable price.

The Daytime Set

During the day, you usually want to look more natural and conservative for school and/or work. Stick to straight and even lashes (avoid alternating lengths or crisscrossed styles), so you can still apply mascara to blend them with your natural lashes. You can also try individual lashes, which are easier to control and can be spaced out or condensed to create more of a natural or dramatic look, according to your preference. Individual flares can also be placed in the outer corner on top of any other falsies to make it look a little flirtier.

Glamorous Evening Lashes

To create a bolder, dramatic look for going out at night, I personally prefer Shu Uemura Smoky Layers Lashes, they really add Hollywood volume to your lash line. I also find the Shu Uemura adhesive amazing, it really does keep your eyelashes firmly in place all night.  Be careful though—if you are applying a dark eye shadow or lip colour, pick a set of false eyelashes that will complement, rather than steal attention away from the rest of your makeup.

How to apply false eyelashes

Before applying false eyelashes, determine what style or shape works best for your eyes. Strip lashes will most likely have to be cut shorter on the corners for a perfect fit. Some find individual lashes easier to apply and more natural looking. I think it depends on your own lashes and look you’re going for.

1. Start by curling your own lashes and applying mascara as usual. Hold the lash with fingers or a tweezers and apply some lash glue along the entire strip, making sure not to use too little or too much of the product. Now STOP. The glue must dry a bit to a tacky texture before its placed. You will know its ready when it darkens a bit and looks almost dry.
2. Now you can take the lash with tweezers or even your hand, tilt head up a bit and apply the lash right over your own lashes. Make sure to try and get it as close to the roots as possible. Curling your lashes and false lashes together (with very little pressure) works beautifully to join and blend the two. For added drama, apply more mascara and then separate any clumps if needed.
3. Lining the top lids with a dark eyeliner really finishes the look and conceals any imperfections along the upper lash line ;-)

For fun and glamorous lashes try Shu Uemura and MAC. Another fave of mine and classic are Eylure which comes in tons of different styles.

Remember practice makes pretty! 

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