Fake Lashes

Everyone has something that gives them an extra boost of confidence (maybe a favorite outfit, super high shoes, or a fresh manicure) and lashes. I've been playing around with lashes for a couple years now, and here's a few thoughts to consider if you are thinking about getting into the lashes game:

The different types of Lashes:

Natural Lashes: You can see from comparing these lashes with others that they are much more delicate looking. These are lashes that are going to give you a boost in length and thickness, but aren't going to go overboard. I love wearing these for daytime outings when I want a natural look and lashes that are long and light.

Full Lashes: These lashes are obviously much thicker than the natural lashes. While these lashes may look too heavy for everyday wear, they are actually great for photos (especially if the photos are going to be taken from a bit further away). It's kind of the same principle as theatre makeup—the further away people are from you, the bolder the stage makeup has to be in order to look right. If you were doing full-body photos, these lashes would stand out much more than the natural lashes would at a distance. These lashes also have a more blunt and even shape to the tips of the lashes which give them a vintage Mod look as well.

Long & Short Lashes: This category of lashes has a bold pattern of longer and shorter lashes. Some may contain criss-crossed lashes, some may be staight, but the pronounced difference in tip length is their biggest feature. 

Individual Lashes: Instead of getting all your lashes together in a strip, these come in different lengths and are attached individually until the lashline is full. These lashes do take longer to put on, but they look more natural where your eyelid meets your lashline (you avoid the strip that holds traditional false lashes together) and you can put on as many or as few as you want and customize your length and look. You still get all the benefits of individual lashes, but it takes a lot less time to apply them.

How to apply them:

Applying false lashes aren't the easiest thing to do. It just takes time and practice to perfect it. 

First thing first you want to curl your lashes. 

Now you want to apply an Oblong bead of adhesive glue onto the length of the lash strip. If the strip/ lashes are too long then just trim it to the size desired. ALSO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT TOO MUCH GLUE ON THE LASH BAND!!!

Let the glue dry for a little big so it can get tacky and apply as close to lashes as possible. Blend your natural lashes and the fake lashes together with mascara and curl one last time to make sure everything is blended together. 

"The mascara will gel them together, giving you a unified look," says Vicent Longo

My question for you guys is what is your opinion on fake lashes? Is it worth the time and money to use them everyday?

Citation:

Schweiger, Melissa Sephora: the ultimate guide to makeup, skin, and hair form the beauty authority/by Melissa Schweiger.- 1st ed. New York, NY: Sephora USA, 2008