tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410402822407215717.post-35106377651775454002007-06-29T10:38:00.000-04:002007-11-10T09:46:24.323-05:002007-11-10T09:46:24.323-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_XxPbedo13nY/RoUktrEBwjI/AAAAAAAAAHs/haS81tnyY8U/s1600-h/lashes.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_XxPbedo13nY/RoUktrEBwjI/AAAAAAAAAHs/haS81tnyY8U/s320/lashes.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081508121629803058" /></a><br />applying fake lashes can be tricky, and if done improperly can get very messy. after getting myself into many sticky situations, here are the <span style="font-weight:bold;">tips</span> i wish to share with you:<br /><br />1. it doesn't really matter which brand of lashes you buy (though <a href="http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/Products/programs2.aspx?CategoryID=430">shu uemura's tokyo lash bar collection</a> is an absolutely gorgeous collection), the two things that matter most are how you fit the lashes and the glue you use.<br />2. with that in mind you want to <span style="font-weight:bold;">trim the lashes</span>, from the side where the lashes are longer. make the lash line a bit shorter than your actual lash line (not than your eye, which is much longer than that). essentially the lashes should be much shorter than you originally estimate. <br />3. a lot of glues get gunky and tacky, so be sure you invest in a good lash glue. since i added <a href="http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?CategoryID=432&SubCategoryID=422&ProductID=547">shu uemura's eyelash adhesive</a> (only $8.50!) my success rate has gone way up. it is still going strong and i've had it for about 6 months and used it on at least 8 occasions! <br />4. apply the glue evenly and <span style="font-weight:bold;">allow to it to dry for about 30 seconds</span> before putting the lashes on, then close one eye and stick the lashes as close to your natural lash line as possible, holding them in place for about <span style="font-weight:bold;">30 more seconds</span>. release and open eye! <br />5. be sure you apply eyeshadow before lashes, and eyeliner after. often it is a good idea to <span style="font-weight:bold;">pair black liquid liner with false lashes</span> as the liner can be used to cover any excess glue gunk and goes nicely with the dramatic look of false lashes. also, be sure to <span style="font-weight:bold;">apply mascara to lower lashes</span> so that they will not look too stubby by comparison!<br /><br />if have any questions about the steps i've outlined, or something i didn't address, just leave a comment and i will be glad to answer!makeup loves mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05934960521703023787noreply@blogger.com