False Eyelashes
I know…you don’t wear them because you don’t know how…or
which type or color to buy…or you have seen some that look ridiculous
and you don’t want to look like ”that!” Well, you are talking
to the mistress of false eyelashes! I wear them most of the time…and
have most of my life. You have seen them in e-v-e-r-y one of my pictures! I
love them and you will too, if you learn the secrets of how to wear them.
My manicurist sat across from me for 10 years. One day, not long ago, I said
something about my false eyelashes and she almost fell off her chair…she
had no idea I wore them….so, see, they do not have to be obvious.
What Kind to Buy
When shopping for false eyelashes, look for the natural, softer looking ones.
Don’t buy any that are too thick or too dark. They will look heavy on
your eyes and will not give an elegant, natural appearance. Dark brown is the
best color unless you have skin of color…then black is fine.
How to Trim and Apply
Make sure all oil is off your eyelids. I suggest using a Toner-Astringent
with tissue or a thin washcloth to remove all oils after cleansing.
If you like, you can mascara your natural eyelashes before applying the false
ones – top and bottom – I do, because somehow it seems to make
them look even more natural.
 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. (I always have to trim the width.) 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 end of the scissors into the tips of the eyelashes
and snip into the lash. Do not cut 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…I put a little glue on
my 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) but, in any
case, don’t use too much glue.
Now, as you are holding the lash with both hands, place the strip next to
your own lashes. Use tweezers to adjust the lash and to pull it to one side
or the other as 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. Sometimes
I use an eyelash curler. Don’t forget to mascara the bottom ones for
balance.
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. Let dry and they will be ready to wear again. I often sleep with mine
on. Since I take tub baths, they stay dry (as opposed to a shower), so sometimes
I leave them on when I cleanse my face at night and climb in bed. Once in a
while, I’ll find one on the pillow in the morning, but most often not!
When that does happen, I simply clean them and put them back on!
Let me know what happens. I will tell you - people will look at you – like
what they see – and not know why...just watch!
For false eyelashes to look natural, they must have soft hair, cannot be too thick or too thin, must be flexible and have a CLEAR base strip that make them unnoticeable when worn. (Oleda wears them all the time!) $12.50 - Free Eyelash Glue
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