How to Apply Mascara for Thicker Looking Lashes

Curl your lashes before applying mascara.

Long, thick eyelashes are the foundation of your eye makeup's look. When applied correctly, mascara and false eyelashes can make your eyes appear larger and brighter. If you don't want to wear false eyelashes, you can still achieve the look of longer, thicker lashes by knowing how to apply mascara correctly.

Things You'll Need

• Eyelash curler

Instructions

1. Curl your eyelashes to make them appear longer. Open curler. Place curler on lashes and press curler closed. Hold for five seconds and release. Curl once at the base of the eyelash, once in the middle, and again at the lash ends.

2. Apply mascara from the root to the tip. Wiggle the mascara wand as you move the wand towards the end of your lashes. This will help keep your mascara from clumping.

3. Apply several coats of mascara for thicker eyelashes. Allow mascara to dry for a minute or two between coats.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a good lash thickening mascara. Some relatively cheap mascara brands do the job just as well as the expensive ones; find one that suits your eyelashes and your wallet. Look for mascara that contains synthetic fibers as multiple coats can actually build your eyelashes up until they are longer.

• Use black mascara for a dramatic makeup effect. Use dark blue mascara for lighter colored eyes.

• Look for mascara that has a wand with both short and long bristles. These will keep your mascara from clumping.

References

• Life Tips: Mascara and Eyeliner Tips
• Niche Topics; How to Get Thick Long Eyelashes; Tiffany Moore