Movie stars and pop divas
aren't the only ones donning false eyelashes. Women have a
right use what's available, and longer, fuller lashes are
just what you may need for a quick spruce-up.
False eyelashes aren't hard
to apply, the trick is taking your time to get it right. You
will quickly learn by trial and error. Once you gain a
little experience, applying your lashes will be easier than
putting on a pair of pantyhose.
Step 1 - Prepare Your
Eyes
Start with a clean face and
draw a steady line right above your lash line with a brown
or black eyeliner pencil. Blend it in so it looks natural.
If you want, you can apply a thin coat of mascara to your
natural eyelashes before you put on your fake lashes, but
you need to let it dry before you continue. It can be messy.
Step 2 - Prepare the
Lash Bands
Check the width of the lash
bands. To shorten them, trim them to the width of your lash
line using a pair of scissors and snipping the outer edges
-- where the lashes are the longest. (You can cut the bands
in half and apply them just to you outer, top lids if you
don't need full coverage.) Flex your lash bands so they
will conform to your eyelids.
Step 3 - Applying your
Eyelashes
Dab on a thin line of the
adhesive to the lash band with a toothpick. Wait a few
seconds to allow the glue to become tacky. Press on the lash
bands from the inner to the outer corners of your eyes,
placing them as close to your own natural lash line as
possible. Hold them firmly in place, until they're set. Try
to keep it neat, but don't worry if you have a little extra
glue showing. It will dry clear. If you didn't apply mascara
before, you can do that now. Or apply a second coat.
Removing
False Eyelashes
Your eye area is very
delicate, so don't rub it any more than what's necessary.
Apply some eye make-up remover to your eyes and let it soak
in for several seconds to soften up the adhesive. Take a
corner of the lash band and gently pull off the lashes.
Cleaning
and Storing
You can reuse your false
eye lashes provided you keep them clean. To wash them, use
warm, soapy water to remove any mascara and dirt. Take a
pair of tweezers and carefully pull off any additional glue.
A toothbrush or moustache brush works great for cleaning
between the lashes. Store them on the platform in the
original container to keep their shape.
