How To Apply and Remove False Eyelashes?

Posted on July 30, 2009

Beautiful Eyelashes

False eyelashes are a fantastic way to add a little something extra for a glamorous look, or spice up a sexy look for a night out (or in).

There are two basic types of false eyelashes: individual lashes, which are a bit more subtle, and full strips of false eyelashes.

The first step is to apply your eye make-up. Apply your eyeshadow, with a lighter color at the browbone, and a darker color in the crease. Then apply eyeliner, which will help disguise the line of false eyelashes. Holding the fake eyelashes with your fingers or a pair of tweezers, run the base of the strip through the glue, liberally coating it. Then wait ten to fifteen seconds to allow the glue to set up.

Do not let it dry all the way, just let it get tacky. Line the strip of lashes up with your eye, and then gently place the strip right where your eyelashes meet your eye.

If it doesn’t go on straight, nudge it into place as quickly as possible. Do not rush, as that will lead to errors, but do it before the glue dries completely. Then, finish up with a coat or two of mascara, only if the fake lashes are light, or do not match your lashes.

If you put on a pair of dark, full lashes, you will not need mascara. When you are ready to remove the lashes, start with eye makeup remover (baby oil can also be used in a pinch).

Remove your shadow and liner with it, and then work at the base of the false lashes. Once you have loosened the grip of the glue, grip the false lashes at the inner corner, and gently pull outward. Do not pull off from the outer corner inwards. Once you have removed the lash, use the eye makeup remover to gently remove the last of the glue and makeup.

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