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How to apply false eyelashes

20th January, 2015

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False lashes are a must for a big event or a night out so I’ve learned to apply them myself at home. The key is to have a balance of keeping them as natural looking as possible while still having the desired Bambi lash effect. Here are a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way.

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1. I buy a full set of lashes to start with. I find it a little hard to apply the full set along the eye so my best tip would be to cut them in half.

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2. Apply glue to both lashes.

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3. Apply each lash close to the outer corner of your eye using tweezers. I find this is a really easy way if you’re trying to do it yourself as it can be a little tricky to get the positioning right using your fingers.

finished-product4. Allow the glue to dry for a few minutes and you’re ready to go!

 

Top tips:

  • If you don’t want to cut the lashes yourself, Shu Uemura sell lashes that are already in halves. They’re great and convenient but just a little more expensive.
  • I try to get more than one wear out of my false lashes so I never put mascara on them, plus I find it can look quite clumpy if you do put mascara on.
  • If you invest in a set of good quality lashes, it’s important to clean the glue off properly so you can reuse them. To get the glue off you can just give the lashes a bit of a wash with shampoo or makeup remover.

Photography: Tamika Keioskie