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My First Experience Of How (And How Not To Apply) False Lashes

By: Brett Vox

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It is exceptionally important to be careful when putting on fake eyelashes, especially if you have never done it before. The first time I tried was a fancy dress party in 2006 when I was going as Barbie. I bought some cheap ones and accidentally glued my eye shut! It was rather horrific and made me not want to try fake lashes again anytime soon.

My first slip-up was that I tried applying them for the first time the morning I needed to wear them. I was in high school and had to take the bus to school back then, and I didn't have time to peel my eyes open several times until I got it right. Worst of all, after a try or two the eyelashes were spolit and I ended up giving up.

My costume turned out okay, but if I had bought more than one pair of fake lashes and put some time into educating myself how to use them, I might have been able to go to school with a slightly more complete costume. At the very least, I didn't spend too much money on those lashes. If I had bought them at the mall, instead of a local convenience store, I might have wasted serious funds on my failed lash test.

Some people prefer to snip the eyelashes into sections (or buy the type that come in pieces rather than one long strand) so they will only have to apply a bit at a time, rather than trying to get a long string of wet adhesive to line up on their eyelids. The one hitch to separated lashes is that you will often get more powerful and fuller results from applying the full strand at once. If you buy a few sets of false lashes from a low-priced convenience store, you can try out and settle what works best for you. Most fake lashes come with some kind of glue or adhesive to help you attach them. When attaching any glue to your skin, the skin must be clean and dry. Even the oils from an oil-based makeup remover can obstruct your mission, so proceed with care.

Once your skin is ready, and you have your adhesive and lashes, it's a good idea to double check that the lashes are the length you want them. If not, trim them BEFORE you attach them to your face (simple scissors will do) and make sure to trim them a bit unevenly. Eyelashes do not naturally grow in a straight, blunt line. If you bought various pairs of eyelashes, as recommended earlier, you'll be in no trouble if you make mistakes on the first pair. Once you get a pair of eyelashes ready to go, be very careful with the glue to avoid making the slip-up I did. I was young and naive and applied too much glue and probably applied a bit to my eyelid. Both of these are bad ideas. The glue should only be placed on the lashes themselves, and only the smallest amount should be used. A toothpick covered with a paper towel or a small Q-tip should be able to carry as much glue as you'd need. Place a fine layer of glue on the eyelashes and start applying them at the inside corner of your eye first.

The application process should be a slow one. Touch the lash to your skin and hold it for a few moments before moving on to the next piece. This will ensure that the lashes stay where they need to be, and don't move around and glue themselves where you don't want them. Once the lashes are on, they can be curled with an lash curler or colored with mascara or liquid liner. I recommend not dousing already false eyelashes with mascara, because it can create a rather phony and trashy look. With any lash makeup, use just enough that the lash matches and looks normal with yours and be careful to avoid clumping. To remove the lashes, BE GENTLE. I cannot stress this enough. The skin on your eyelids is fragile, but this is an easy fact to forget if you are in a hurry. Use eye makeup remover to help soften and ease up the glue before you try to pull it off. Best of luck.

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