Tuesday, March 2, 2010

4 ways to lush up your lashes

no.1: thin lashes.. i want fat ones

falsies are the gold standard. but if you don't want to go that route, load up lashes with thickening mascara.
do: three coats, letting each dry before doing another.
another get-thick trick: eyeliner. a thin streak creates the illusion of more lashes


no.2 : straight lashes.. i want a lasting curl

an eyelash curler is a must.
a. before diving in, use a hair-dryer to warm it up.(be careful, dont get it to hot)
b. then starting at the base of your lashes, gently squeeze and release the curler, moving up until you meet the ends.
c. sweep on a curling mascara- they really do give lashes a bend.

no.3: short lashes.. i want major length

build up those shorties!
a. apply mascara from lash base to tips
b. put on a second coat from the middle to ends
c. then do a final swipe just on the tips.

don't forget the lashes on the outer corners of your eyes- give them attention for a wide-eyed effect


no.4: blond lashes.. i want some color

extra-black mascara will give you the intensity you're craving. even more fun: coat all your lashes or just the bottom ones with blue or green. it is funky and sort of eighties. apply a white primer like lancome oscillation powerbooster, to make the color pop.
happy vogue.

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