Learn How to Apply False Lashes Like a Pro

Big lashes are big news. Fact. They’re the not-so-secret secret of the makeup industry and play a key part in many-a-celeb look. From Miley Cyrus' va-va-voom look to a few individual lashes to boost your outer lash line, they're versatile. And definitely worth perfecting.

Trouble is, most of us mere mortals hate them. Because we don't have a makeup artist on hand 24-7 to help us apply the slippery little suckers. But fear not, I quizzed MAC’s Senior Makeup Artist, Nicole Thompson and got her tips on perfecting a false flutter just in time for party season! Woot!
Go about your lashes the normal way: curl them, apply mascara and separate with a fan brush (very, very important) first. This will help you see what areas need a little more help.
Cut the false lashes in…

Mineral Makeup:Apply false eyelashes like a pro

The eyes are the most expressive part of the face.  History has shown that eyes have always been the most represented makeup area and continues to be so this year.False eyelashes have been used in cinema and screen since 1916, when they were invented by American film director D.W. Griffith.Celebrity makeup artists use false eyelashes on almost all clientele, from Jessica Simpson to Lil” Kim. Each celebrity and model has their own specific false eyelash fashion statement.  Oprah is famous for wearing her false eyelashes for days at a time. Fall 2009 establishes again that false eyelashes are out in full force.  Models take to the runways demonstrating the latest fall fashion lines and makeup looks. Fall makeup color palettes in dark plums, navy, grey, and f...

Learn How to Apply False Lashes Like a Pro

Big lashes are big news. Fact. They’re the not-so-secret secret of the makeup industry and play a key part in many-a-celeb look. From Miley Cyrus' va-va-voom look to a few individual lashes to boost your outer lash line, they're versatile. And definitely worth perfecting. Trouble is, most of us mere mortals hate them. Because we don't have a makeup artist on hand 24-7 to help us apply the slippery little suckers. But fear not, I quizzed MAC’s Senior Makeup Artist, Nicole Thompson and got her tips on perfecting a false flutter just in time for party season! Woot! Go about your lashes the normal way: curl them, apply mascara and separate with a fan brush (very, very important) first. This will help you see what areas need a little more help. Cut the false lashes in ha...

Apply false lashes like a pro

Any woman who has experimented with false eye lashes has no doubt run into trouble applying them at some point. In fact, most women never really master the technique, due in part to false lashes being packaged with little, if any, instruction. But the length, fullness, and plain and simple blackness of a great set of falsies is unparalleled by any natural lash, no matter how much $30 a tube fancy mascara you layer over them . So when you decide to try a pair of false lashes, take eye shape, styling of eye shadow (ie. smoky or natural), length and fullness of false lash into consideration. Then follow these steps for a perfectly applied false lash: 1. Make sure your eye makeup is complete (this should include eye shadow, eye liner, and mascara). 2. Apply a thin line (about the width of a ...

How to Apply Fake Eyelashes Like a Pro

If you want to apply fake eyelashes easily, a steady hand and a few makeup tips are all you need. For a celebrity-in-training looking to fatten up her eyelash game, fake eyelashes and false eyelashes are a great way to make your eyes pop instantly. While in 2009 the FDA approved Latisse, a prescription eyelash treatment promising to plump up eyelashes in 8 weeks, most do-it-yourself makeup mavens are fine applying their own fake eyelashes in under 5 minutes flat. With a dab of clear glue, drugstore eyelash extensions and your favorite mascara, you can apply false eyelashes to your own lids like a pro. Instructions 1:Buy a false eyelash kit. A proper fake eyelash kit contains a pair of eyelashes, glue, and instructions. Take the false eyelashes out of the package and hold them...