One of the best ways to bump up your look without starting to venture into clown or drag queen territory are fake lashes. With so many options it's hard to know which one to choose. Here are some simple tips and tricks that make lashes easier and more comfortable.
1. Trim Them!!! Not the length of the eyelashes but at the base of the band to make them more comfortable on the eyelid. If it pokes the inner corner of your eye when you blink, the strip is too long. The lash band is the part of the lash that you apply glue to, or the part that sits against your eyeliner.
2. Less glue is more. Don't coat those suckers in glue! It ends up looking crusty! Use a less is more strategy when applying the glue to the lash. I like to carry my glue with me in case they lift throughout the night. Believe me, caking it on won't necessarily help that.
3. Its like landing an airplane: neither straight down or straight in. Think of the way a plane lands on a runway, this is the motion most helpful when placing the lash on the eye.
4. A thinner lash band is more comfortable. When selecting a lash think of how it will make your eye feel throughout the evening. You could have the most beautiful fake lashes ever, but if the are uncomfortable and make your eyes water all anyone will notice is the makeup running down your face. Trimming them is, once again, a large part of the comfort factor.
5. A shorter lash band is more comfortable. Some companies make "Corners" or half lash bands. These go on the outer corner of the lash line and give that Marilyn Monroe look with almost no discomfort. If I'm gonna be in lashes all day, they are my first choice.
6. Natural hair lashes tend to be more comfortable and wear better than synthetic lashes. Yes, they are more expensive, but you can wear the good ones more than once. Plus the cheap ones almost always have a rough edge somewhere that ends up driving me nuts after an hour of wear.
7. Individual lashes are, in my opinion, over-hyped. They are almost impossible to apply, end up crooked, and almost undetectable. With so many companies competing to make a natural lash why bother with individuals? If you would like a natural looking lash, go for a shorter, less full, brown lash with a clear lash band. Think wispy and less uniform. The more perfect a lash looks, the faker it will look.
I hope these tips help! Let me know if there is anything I missed. The lashes featured in my photo are from House of Lashes and can be ordered online. They are the most comfortable full strip I have ever worn, and the three-packs are a steal. Free shipping in the U.S. on orders over $25. Its worth it; check em out! www.thehouseoflashes.com
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