How to Unclump Eyelashes
In an attempt to make eyelashes appear fuller and longer, women use mascara. While mascara's oils, waxes and pigments help darken, lengthen and strengthen lashes, applying mascara has its downside: clumpy lashes. However, with a few basic tools and a steady hand, your lashes can be separated and looking good all day. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Gold- or silver-plated eyelash comb
- Eye makeup remover
- Two-sided cotton swabs
- Heated eyelash curler
- Eyelash brush
Instructions
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Place the eyelash comb up to your top eyelashes. Open your eyes wide and position the comb at the roots. Comb slowly upward in the center of the lashes.
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Put the eyelash comb slightly to the right and comb upward again. Move the comb slightly to the left and brush upward. Repeat the combing action on the other eye.
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Assess your lashes. If your lashes appear flaky, then dip a cotton swab in a bottle of eye makeup remover. Place the swab near the roots of the upper lashes. Sweep gently upward on the eye's upper lashes and downward on the lower lashes.
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Turn the cotton swab over, and dip the clean end into the makeup remover bottle. Declump the lashes on the other eye by placing the cotton swab near the eyelash roots and slowly moving upward. Place the swab on the lower lashes and sweep downward.
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Plug in a heated eyelash curler, and wait three minutes until warm. Place the curler as close to the eyelash roots as possible, and close the clasp. Slide the curler slowly and gently through the lashes on both eyes. The heat acts to soften and separate the lashes.
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Go over your lashes with a clean eyelash brush. Start at the roots and gently wiggle upward and downward on both eyelashes. Each lash will be completely separated.
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Tips & Warnings
Before applying mascara, smooth out the mascara on the brush by blotting it on a tissue.
Clean the eyelash comb regularly with rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball.
Curl your eyelashes before applying your mascara.
Refrain from pumping the mascara wand inside the tube. Twirl the stick instead.
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Comments
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Anonymous
Sep 08, 2011
~ Thanks for your post..I love all articles about Eyelashes, mascara, and eyes as I have really straight lashes and when properly curled makes my eyes look Hugh. I am hooked on curlers and the best eyelash curler I have ever found is the Hot Lashes eyelash curler, makeup Artist kit. I read the reviews on Amazon and was impressed. They have a site of the same name Hot Lashes. My friends and family love this curler..Exactly like the Shu Uemura curler with a 24k gold plated curler and this small heater base. Keeps my lashes curling till the next day. hth~
