The False Lashes Look

Mascara can be an amazing thing for eyelashes when applied properly AND enough.  The more girls I talk to about makeup, the more I hear that they think you only need one, thick coat of mascara.  I'm not sure why this isn't taught more, but mascara works best when applied one careful, thin layer at a time.  Usually I do at least 2 if not 3.  It's like painting your nails (or furniture!) - you can't expect to get the best result with one, thick coat of paint.  You have to be patient and do multiple layers to build up the final result.

Here is a picture to demonstrate one coat of mascara for me:

Not my best picture but oh well, you'll get the idea.  =)

Now here is a picture to demonstrate 3 coats:

Do you notice how much more the eyes open up and my lashes are much more noticeable?  It's the difference between lashes not liner.

When you apply mascara here is how it should go:
1.  First coat should focus on base of your lashes (where your lashes connect to your eye lids) - make sure you get all the way down there and make sure every lash gets a little bit on this coat.  You don't want it super thick or clumpy  - just a touch all over.
2.  Second coat builds on the middle to ends more - don't just coat from underneath, also coat from top (above coming down) but again don't make super thick or clumpy.  You can really add to the length of your eyelashes with this coat so focus on ends and making them longer.
3.  Third coat (if needed) focuses on the lashes that are on the outside of your eyes to make your eyes look even more wide (kind of like false lashes are longer on the outsides).

If you want to get super long lashes to accentuate this look, use City Lash or Revitalash serum (link below).




Tip:  If you get clumps while putting it on, use your eyebrow brush to gently brush lashes and remove clump - don't use your fingers or you will clump eyelashes together.  Also, give time between each coat to let it dry some - doesn't have to be all the way dry but you will have better results if it's not wet when you go to apply the next coat.



* I do not do 3 coats on the bottom lashes - just the top.  Bottom is once through with maybe another touch up after it dries.

-This false lashes look is key to a perfect smoky eye. just fyi.


Now go enjoy those beautiful, false looking lashes!  =)

XOXO

Joy