Be An
Eye Lash Expert
How long will your
false lashes last?
I recommend that you
use them once and then throw them away. If you want to re-use them you will
need to take them off at night and insert them back on the tray which will
help keep their shape. You would peel off any remaining adhesive prior to
reapplying them. For best results I would not wear a pair more that two or
three times each. If you are careful and clean them well between each use,
you can probably get more wear out of a pair.
Mascara or no
mascara?
Once the glue has
dried, apply a coat of mascara to blend your natural lashes with the false
ones.
Care and cleaning?
If you remove the
adhesive after each use and keep them on the tray when not in use, they will
last longer. They can be cleaned to remove any makeup or mascara with any
non-oily makeup remover, just be careful and don’t rub hard.
Adhesive troubles?
Which one? Which
color? Let me just put all your worries behind you. I offer on my website
the only lash adhesive I use. I have used
Duo
surgical adhesive for years and find that the non-irritating
false eyelash adhesive is agreeable with every model that has sat in my
chair. This is a creamy white adhesive that dries clear and removes easily
with cleansing cream. This product contains latex or other natural rubber
proteins. There are other adhesive on the market- but they will require an
adhesive remover- so keep that in mind when you are shopping around.
Application tips:
Just follow these
quick and easy steps and you’ll wonder why you’ve ever bothered with coats
and coats of mascara!
First timers; never
try to apply them when you’re getting ready to go out…take 5 minutes on a
day that you find you have some spare time. We all know we’re impatient and
will give up when frustrated!
false
eyelashes
If you really want to draw attention to your
eyes or your natural lashes are thinning with age, you can always wear false
eyelashes. They can be fun to play with for a special occasion or a special
night out. I like using false eyelashes to define the eyes at the lash line,
instead of depending on heavy eyeliner and overly intense eyeshadow when you
want more drama.
False eyelashes come in strips, individual
flares, and single strands. Strip lashes are the most commonly used, and are
readily available. I know that applying false eyelashes can seem
intimidating, so here is an easy, foolproof way to apply
strip false eyelashes. No matter what
your makeup IQ is, this application technique will work for you and look
natural. Just follow these easy steps to false eyelash perfection:
1.
Curl your natural eyelashes. If your natural lashes grow straight out
and down and you did not curl them, the false lash will lie straight out and
down. Definitely not our goal, so curl first. Curl your natural eyelashes
with a crimp curler.
2.
Lay a
mirror on the table or
counter in front of you and look down. This puts your lid in the perfect
position to see everything you are about to do, and is so much more
comfortable than holding your chin up looking into a wall mirror while
everything dries out.
3.
Draw a thin line across your upper eyelid right along your lash line
with a black eyeliner pencil. This helps you know where to place the lash
and helps conceal the lash band. This way, even if you do not get the false
lash in place directly against your natural lashes, no one will know,
because the liner will assure that no skin shows between your natural lashes
and the false ones.
4.
Trim the outside end of your false eyelashes to fit the width of your
eyelid. Usually, strip lashes, when used straight from their container, are
too wide for most eyes. Trimming them will help them fit better and feel
more comfortable.
5.
Apply eyelash
duo surgical adhesive
glue to the false eyelashes all along the band. Allow the glue to dry for a
minute so that it will get tacky (slightly sticky), then place the lash
right on top of your eyeliner. Using the handle end of a pair of
tweezers, push the lash right up against
your natural lash line.
6.
Once the glue has dried, apply a coat of mascara to blend your
natural lashes with the false ones.
Want to wear false eyelashes, but want the
look to be more natural than a strip?
dura lash
single strands look much more natural, but still demand
everyone’s attention. False eyelashes in individual single strands are a
breeze to apply:
1.
Curl your natural eyelashes. If your natural lashes grow straight out
and down and you did not curl them, the false lash would lie straight out
and down. Curl your natural eyelashes with a
crimp curler.
2.
Lay a
mirror on the table or
counter in front of you and look down. This puts your lid in the perfect
position to see everything you are about to do, and is so much more
comfortable than holding your chin up and looking into a wall mirror while
everything dries.
3.
Apply a layer of mascara: It will give your natural lashes more bulk
and make it easier to attach the false.
4.
Take your lash adhesive and squeeze a dot of it onto the
packaging from your lashes. This way, you can just dip your lash into the
glue. Using a pair of
tweezers, grab
a single strand. Now dip the root end into the
duo surgical adhesive
glue.
5.
With adhesive on the end of the lash, lay it right on top of one of
your own lashes, with the root of the false lash as close as possible to
your natural eye lash root. Continue all across your lash line, one strand
at a time.
6.
After the adhesive has dried, apply a coat of mascara to blend
everything together.
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