Make sure all oil is off your eyelids.
This is very important if you hope to keep them on for a few
days at a time. Use a Toner-Astringent with tissue or thin washcloth
to remove oils.
Mascara your natural eyelashes
(top and bottom) before applying the false ones…they will
blend in and look more natural. No need to mascara the false
eyelashes.
IF LASHES ARE TOO WIDE FOR YOUR EYES: Lift
one eyelash out of the box. Holding it with both hands at the
ends of the lashes, place it up to your eyelids next to your
own lashes. You will most likely find the eyelashes are too wide
for your eyes. Snip off a few hairs at one end and test it again.
It is important not to have the false lashes too wide because
the ends will stick into the eyelid and feel very uncomfortable …most
irritating! When cut and applied correctly, you will not even
know you have them on. Now trim the other one to match.
IF THE LENGTH OF THE LASHES ARE TOO LONG: The
lashes will probably be too long also… so trim the length shorter –not too much – you can always go back. Point the tip of the scissors downward into the top of the eyelashes and snip into the lash tips. Do not cut straight across in one swoop as you do not want an even cut…they
look more natural when uneven.
Now apply eyelash glue on the clear
strip part…you can put a little glue on your vanity table then pick some up with a toothpick and place it on the strip part …you don’t need much. Some people squeeze the tube directly on the strip part…. (Whichever
is most comfortable is fine.) Now with both hands holding the lash,
place it next to your own lashes. Use tweezers to adjust the lash
next to your own lashes and to pull it to one side or the other
if adjustment is needed. If you do this right away before the glue
dries, it will be very easy to adjust. (You will have about a minute.)
After applying both false lashes, blend your natural lashes into them. You can do this with your fingers or a small eyelash or eyebrow brush.
HOW TO REMOVE: Hold
inside edge of the lash, next to your nose, and gently, slowly,
pull lash off toward your ear. If “stuck” put a drop of water on the spot –wait
a few seconds and pull it off.
HOW TO CLEAN: To clean false eyelashes, place them on a counter and put a few drops of water over them. After a minute or so the glue will be easy to pull off the strip part with your fingers. Pull glue off lashes from the strip part of the lash and your lashes will last longer. (As opposed to pulling glue through the hair part of the lash) Let dry and they will be ready to wear again. Click here for detailed instructions on using False Eyelashes in Oleda's Makeup School |
