Many individuals wear false lashes to draw attention to their eyes. Depending on the lashes, they can look fake but it can also be difficult to tell that they are not natural. Some people do not want to wear them because they believe applying them is difficult. Most good quality eyelashes are not that difficult to apply and they form a fitting frame for beautiful eyes.
Many different types of lashes are available. They do not come in just one size or shape. Natural looking lashes may be short or long and some are much fuller than others. One can even buy single or trio lashes. Ones that have an invisible or clear band are more discreet than a black band.
Lashes are made from a variety of materials, including human hair, silk, horse hair, mink, sable and synthetic materials. Synthetic lashes are used by most people because they are strong and often look as natural as real hair but they are less expensive. Of course very cheap products may not look natural at all as they have a waxy, plastic appearance.
The first thing to consider when choosing lashes is the shape of the eyes. Deep set eyes are better paired with fuller and longer lashes that bring the eyes forward. Prominent eyes need more subtle lashes that help to reduce the definition of the eyes. Eyes that turn down slightly need lashes to lift them and upturned eyes look best with lashes that emphasize their beautiful natural lift.
Applying lashes is not as difficult as some people imagine. Eyelash extensions are a different story and professionals apply these but false lashes are easily applied at home. Many of them are glued on whereas there are those that use magnets. The type of glues differ but many people prefer a dark glue because it blends in better than a clear glue which may have a visible residue.
Sometimes adjustments need to be made to lashes as they may not always be exactly the right length. It is better to hold them up to the eye lid and adjust the length by cutting before application. False lashes should not be glued to the eyelid itself but to the top of the lashes. Otherwise, the effect may not be natural because of the slight gap between natural and false lashes.
Touching or playing with lashes once they have been applied is not a good idea. It is possible for them to fall off if they are handled too much. Water resistance is not one of their qualities so they will come off while swimming or when people are crying a lot.
False lashes can be worn more than once. Just use tweezers to take off excess glue and remove them. If mascara has been applied, use eye makeup remover to clean them and they can be worn again. It is an individual choice as to whether to apply mascara before or after applying false lashes. Those who wear strip lashes usually add mascara after applying the others to blend all the lashes together so they appearance is more natural.
Many different types of lashes are available. They do not come in just one size or shape. Natural looking lashes may be short or long and some are much fuller than others. One can even buy single or trio lashes. Ones that have an invisible or clear band are more discreet than a black band.
Lashes are made from a variety of materials, including human hair, silk, horse hair, mink, sable and synthetic materials. Synthetic lashes are used by most people because they are strong and often look as natural as real hair but they are less expensive. Of course very cheap products may not look natural at all as they have a waxy, plastic appearance.
The first thing to consider when choosing lashes is the shape of the eyes. Deep set eyes are better paired with fuller and longer lashes that bring the eyes forward. Prominent eyes need more subtle lashes that help to reduce the definition of the eyes. Eyes that turn down slightly need lashes to lift them and upturned eyes look best with lashes that emphasize their beautiful natural lift.
Applying lashes is not as difficult as some people imagine. Eyelash extensions are a different story and professionals apply these but false lashes are easily applied at home. Many of them are glued on whereas there are those that use magnets. The type of glues differ but many people prefer a dark glue because it blends in better than a clear glue which may have a visible residue.
Sometimes adjustments need to be made to lashes as they may not always be exactly the right length. It is better to hold them up to the eye lid and adjust the length by cutting before application. False lashes should not be glued to the eyelid itself but to the top of the lashes. Otherwise, the effect may not be natural because of the slight gap between natural and false lashes.
Touching or playing with lashes once they have been applied is not a good idea. It is possible for them to fall off if they are handled too much. Water resistance is not one of their qualities so they will come off while swimming or when people are crying a lot.
False lashes can be worn more than once. Just use tweezers to take off excess glue and remove them. If mascara has been applied, use eye makeup remover to clean them and they can be worn again. It is an individual choice as to whether to apply mascara before or after applying false lashes. Those who wear strip lashes usually add mascara after applying the others to blend all the lashes together so they appearance is more natural.
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