False lashes are a fun addition to any makeup.  Here are just a few tips to help you get the long lashes you want and not an eye full of glue!

First, it’s important you have the right tools.  That means no cheapy plastic lashes, get real, 100% human hair false lashes with a nice small band.  This does not mean you need to spend a fortune on your lashes.

I don’t spend more than $2 per set!  Most the time not even that since I was turned onto the amazing www.ikatehouse.com! You can get amazing lashes by Miss Adoro, JLash, Crème, you name it.  Not to mention the iKate House brand lashes are darned good!  They are human hair, high quality, reusable and they offer a huge selection ranging from $1 and up. These brands are good quality, can be worn at least three more times and won’t break the bank.  I love MAC but I’m NOT willing to pay $10 or more for a set of lashes.

Next you need to have a pair of slant edge tweezers; these will help you place the lash to your lashes.

And strip lash glue, clear.  The best brand for lash glue in my opinion is Ardell.  It’s Cruelty Free, dries quickly and holds all day.  For those of you however who are Latex sensitive I would recommend the Kiss brand lash adhesive.  (Small warning though:  Kiss does NOT pull off easy like your usual lash adhesive.  So remove carefully with warm water or baby oil.)  Avoid black glue as this can show up more than the clear.

The last thing you will need for your lovely lashes is a pair of scissors.  You need scissors because one size does NOT fit all in the lash world.  Lashes are supposed to be cut to fit your eyes.

The way you would measure this is from slightly out of your tear duct.  Do NOT take it all the way to the inside of your eye, because this will make it lift and poke you in the nose.  Not fun.  Start them where your natural lashes start.  The small end of the false lash goes towards the inside of your eye, while the fuller end goes outward.  Trim off any excess lash that extends past where your own lashes end.  If you leave false lashes too long they will start to lift AND they will make your eyes look droopy.

Once you have all the tools and your lashes are trimmed you are ready to apply your lashes.

1. Trim your false lashes to fit your eyes.  Each eye is unique so measure them separately.
2. Do NOT apply mascara to your lashes.
3. Apply a little bit of lash glue to the band.  Just a little bit is needed.  Let stand for a count of 30 before applying.
4. Apply lashes from the inside towards the outside.  Apply to the lashes themselves NOT the skin.  Slid up your lashes until they touch the skin, but are NOT on the skin. (Remember, false lashes shouldn’t be applied to the lid, instead just at the edge of the lashes where the lid and your natural lashes meet.)
5. Allow to dry with your eyes closed.
6. Open your eyes, apply mascara from roots to tips, wiggling back and forth to blend your natural lashes with your false lashes.

And there you have it!  Beautiful lashes!

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