If you've been wanting to experiment with luxe lashes, let this holiday season be your time to take the leap. But if you haven't dabbled with out-to-there lashes, the thought of wearing them, not to mention applying them, can be daunting. See what you can do to get your eyes perfectly framed, whatever your skill level, when you keep reading.
Sure, you can whip out a set of false lashes for temporary enhancements, but if you want full, lush lashes even when you wake up in the morning, then eyelash extensions may be a semipermanent option worth exploring. Before you book an appointment for fluttery lashes, consider these tips from Courtney Akai of Courtney Akai Lash Boutique in NYC, after the jump.
A red carpet always calls for amped-up glamour, but the eyelashes at the 2012 American Music Awards were above and beyond. With loads of mascara and plenty of false lashes thrown in for good measure, three ladies made this look something to talk about. Always one for over-the-top style, Nicki Minaj donned heavy top lashes that brought a seductive edge to her appearance. Taking the mod look to modern times, Ginnifer Goodwin exaggerated her bottom lashes by clumping them together and adding multiple coats of mascara. And Ke$ha kept things even more alluring with fanned-out lower lashes that you could see across the room.
To nail the trend, reach for a lengthening mascara, such as Benefit They're Real! Mascara ($23), or pick up a pack of individual lashes, like these ones from Make Up For Ever ($16). Whichever method you choose, you'll be sure to make a showstopping statement.
You've already figured out how to make your eyes look bigger, so now let's talk achieving longer, fuller lashes. Learn how to take your eyelash game to greater heights when you keep reading.
We all want standout lashes, but sometimes running through tubes of DiorShow or going to a salon to get them professionally dyed can be expensive. That's why we put at-home eyelash dye to the test and discovered the best and easiest way to get your lashes dark for up to six weeks. So if you're ready to switch your mascara for something new, you might be surprised by how easy it is to dye.
Leave it to the lash-obsessed people at Talika to formulate a makeup remover that's supposed to "feed" your fringes. Their new Lash Conditioning cleanser ($24) is an impressive blue gel that handily removes any mascara, even the waterproof variety. The directions suggest you pump cleanser onto a cotton pad and then swipe it across your lashes, but it's actually more effective to soak a square of toilet paper in the stuff and do it that way. You also don't have to rinse afterward, although doing a little clean up around your eyes certainly isn't a bad idea. We can't speak to whether it really makes lashes stronger, but it definitely does make them feel soft and healthy in a way most drying, alcohol-based makeup removers don't.
If we could all be born with naturally long, luscious eyelashes, then there wouldn't be a need for false lashes or products like Latisse. Luckily, you don't need a prescription to try out eyelash growth serums. Many brands, such as MAC, Urban Decay, RevitaLash, and SmartLash, offer up longer, thicker lashes without a trip to the dermatologist. The question is: do they work? We put all four brands to the test, so watch the video to see our results.
The great thing about eyelash extensions is that when you wake up in the morning, you're basically good to go. In fact, many women who have them often find that thanks to the customized shape and darkened color of the lashes, they can skip their eyeliner and mascara altogether. While eyelash extensions should last for about four to six weeks, there are a few things you can do to keep them in tip-top shape along the way. Find out the major dos and don'ts of lash extension care when you read more.
Are you always on the hunt for longer, thicker, curlier lashes? Well then, you're in luck. Over the weekend, I asked BellaSugar readers for their best lash-enhancing tips, and you really came through. Want to see some of your most clever tips? Then just keep reading.
