Things You'll Need:
- Toothpicks
- Mascara
- SHE UEMURA brand False Eyelashes
- Liquid Eyeliners
- Eye Shadow Brushes
- Eyeliners
- Eye Shadow
- Eyelash Curlers
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Step 1
Decide what look you're seeking. A full set of false eyelashes adds high drama to your evening appearance or returns the eyelashes that may have disappeared due to illness. Little clumps of fake lashes on the outside corners of your eyes create a subtle, sophisticated glamour.
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Step 2
Choose a color that complements the occasion. For evening, stick to black (or dark brown if you have pale lashes), which adds drama without requiring mascara. In the daytime, go dark brown (light brown or blond if you have pale lashes) for a natural look.
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Step 3
Check their length. Full lashes should follow the natural line of your own lashes. Trim them with sharp scissors to accommodate your needs.
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Step 4
Begin with clean eyes, free of makeup or debris.
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Step 5
Hold the lashes in your hand and apply a very thin line of glue or adhesive along the base; let it sit for 1 minute. Begin with a minimal amount of glue, adding more if needed.
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Step 6
Look into a mirror, either on the wall or placed on a countertop. Apply the false lashes above your eyelashes, as close to your lash line as possible, following its natural curve.
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Step 7
Adjust the lashes with your fingertips, tweezers or a toothpick.
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Step 8
If you're using lash clumps, place them at the outside corners of your upper lashes (one or two per eye should suffice). Adjust their position with a toothpick, fingers or tweezers.
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Step 9
Apply eye makeup. You may find your new lashes dramatic enough without mascara, so take a good look in the mirror first.
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Step 10
Practice a few times before your debut. This is a challenging beauty trick to master, but a dress rehearsal should make for a smash opening.
Comments
sherryeam said
on 3/7/2009 I really wish I could be able to do this. I have used the full lashes for photos and they look so nice. I'd really love to use the individual ones because my eyelashes are really blonde. Maybe I'll try again :)Thanks good article.
London3000 said
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davbag said
on 11/22/2006 There is advice and lashes to buy at www.eyebeauty.co.uk
Anonymous said
on 12/12/2005 I use the little clumps of lashes, I think they give my eye a more natural look. The short ones are way long enough for day time wear. I apply them spaced out, like 3 on an eye, spaced out and then let them dry for a few minutes while I work on something else. I go back and fill in the spaces with another set. I do this until I achieve the look I want. Make sure you trim your lashes, especially the ones nearest your inner eye.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have had to wear false eyelashes for various plays and different performances. They are really easy to stick on. Get them as close as possible to your natural lash line, so you don't have a gap. Adjust them so they look right (with a pair of tweezers or something). Cover the eyelash line with a black liquid liner for an effect that makes them appear to be your natural lashes. Also brush a single coat of black or clear mascara over them to make them blend better. Make sure you get them on the right eye! Some sets have a right eye set and the left being fuller on the outsides than the insides, simply because that's the way your eyelashes naturally grow. Make sure you know which set of lashes go to which eye if you plan on reusing them! It's really easy and shouldn't take you more than maybe 10 minutes to apply them.