If you want to have more dramatic and polished look, then try wearing fake eyelashes. Fake eyelashes are perfect for you if you have thin or light eyelashes. The luscious look which you get through fake eyelashes can’t be achieved even with the help of best mascara. Not only these are easily available, but they are also fairly simple to apply. However, most of the women prefer to stay away from them thinking they are too difficult to apply. This step by step procedure can certainly help you out in applying the fake eyelashes properly.
Complexity level: Moderate
Time required: 10-15 minutes
Resources required:
- Fake eyelashes
- Tweezers
- Mascara
- Eyelash glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
1. Trim the fake eyelash as per your wish
The length of the fake eyelashes available in the market is much longer than you actually require. This is because different people want different different look and this extra length of the eyelash provides them the flexibility to trim the fake eyelash as per their wish. You also have to trim the eyelashes so they fit your eye length. Cut the eyelashes in in half if you prefer a less dramatic look and apply these fake eyelashes only on the outer corners of your eyes.
2. Apply a light strip eyelash glue on the fake eyelash
The fake eyelash cannot stay at its place by its own, you have to use the eyelash glue. The eyelash glue is applied as a light strip along the base of the trimmed eyelashes. However, don’t just place these fake eyelashes immediately after applying the glue, you have to let it dry for about 10 to 15 seconds before it becomes ready to be placed.
3. Place the fake eyelashes at the required place
Using tweezers, grip one set of the fake eyelashes. Tweezers provide you a better grip while holding fake eyelashes rather than holding by hands, so that you can place the eyelashes precisely at the place where you want it to be. Using the tweezers, place the fake eyelashes as close to the base of your own eyelashes as possible. Starting from the outer corner of the eyelashes, you have to work your way slowly towards the middle followed by the inner corner.
However, the eyelash glue will take some time before it becomes firm enough to hold the eyelash at its place, so, you have to hold the eyelashes in its place for about 15 seconds so that they are firm and will not fall off.
4. Apply a coat of mascara
The newly placed fake eyelashes will not appear to be natural until you blend them with your own eyelashes. This ‘blending’ can be done with the help of mascara. Apply a coat of mascara on the entire length of your eyelashes including the real and the fake ones. This will give you a more natural look. Use a black eyeliner of you come across any sort pf gaps in between.
Repeat the steps given above for the other set of fake eyelashes on your other eye.
Frequently asked question:
Q. How can I remove fake eyelashes?
A. The step by step procedure for removing the fake eyelashes is given below:
- Use a washcloth to apply a warm water to your eye area. Hold this cloth for some time. This is done in order to soften the glue which was applied on the fake eyelashes.
- Try gently pulling a few of the fake eyelashes using the tweezers. However, if you still face difficulty in removing them because of the glue, then move on to the next step.
- Using a cotton ball, apply some olive oil or mineral based makeup remover. Keep your eyes closed and then place this cotton ball along the line of your eyelashes. The glue gets removed completely because of this, thus making it easier to remove the fake eyelashes.
- Gently peel away the fake eyelashes using the tweezers. However, be careful that you don’t tug on them, otherwise, you can remove your natural eyelashes also.
- Repeat the above steps for the eyelashes in your other eye and then wash away any traces of glue using warm water.
Quick tips:
- It becomes harder to remove them, if you sleep in fake eyelashes.
- Tinted eyelash glue is best for this purpose as it blends well with the mascara and eyeliner.
Things to watch out for:
- Be careful that you don’t use too much glue, otherwise, it might get into your eyes. If it happens then wash your eyes immediately.
- Always clean the with gentle soap and water if you are reusing the fake eyelashes.