What We're Sweet On: The Cleanser That's Just For Mascara


Updated 12/04/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Talika Lash Conditioning Cleanser Review

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 Read more

How to Easily (and Safely) Dye Your Eyelashes at Home


Updated 02/15/12 11:14 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

How to Dye Your Eyelashes at Home

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. Read more

We Tested 4 Eyelash Growth Serums to See If They Really Work


Updated 04/04/12 1:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

Eyelash Growth Serum Product Review

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 Read more

What to Do and What Not to Do With Eyelash Extensions


Updated 07/01/11 3:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Care For Eyelash Extensions

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 Read more

7 Things You Didn't Know About Eyelash Extensions


Updated 06/26/11 7:54 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Fun Facts About Eyelash Extensions 2011-06-24 03:30:59

Many people who get eyelash extensions find that, thanks to the volumizing, thickening benefits of the service, they can skip mascara and eyeliner altogether. Also, if you don't like waiting around for several weeks to see the results of a lash-growing solution to do its magic, lash extensions provide immediate gratification. And while pricey, living without smudged eye makeup for several weeks Read more

Bella Readers' Best Lash-Enhancing Tips


Updated 02/23/11 5:42 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Easy, Smart Tips For Prettier Eyelashes

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. Read more

Trend Alert: Lower Lash Love


Updated 01/31/11 1:52 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Lower Lashes Making a Comeback, Been Here For Years

In the beauty world, the old adage that everything old is new again often rings true. Take intensely defined lower lashes for instance, once seen adorning the eyes of stars like Liza Minnelli and Twiggy. Now they're making a comeback. Recently, Natalie Portman wore full lashes on both the top and bottom lashes, while Chloë Sevigny just opted for a softer, Kewpie doll-like take on the trend. Read more

I Tinted My Lashes, and They Are Awesome


Updated 01/04/11 12:28 PM · Posted by · 17 comments

Lash Tinting Review and Photo

This is what my eyelashes look like right now, sans mascara, eyeliner — anything. I got my eyelashes tinted for the first time a week ago, and I think my life may be irrevocably changed. I've always had light brown lashes that got invisible toward the ends, but I never realized just what a huge difference dyeing them could make. Then BellaTV did an episode on lash tinting, and it really piqued Read more

Four Tricks For Getting Great Looking Lashes on the Cheap


Updated 01/02/11 8:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cheap Tricks For Longer, Thicker Eyelashes

Since Latisse (which I tried) came out, the market seems to have exploded with products designed to make your lashes longer, darker, thicker, and more conditioned. Many of these products are extremely expensive, and even those that aren't as outrageous in cost are still more pricey than a good mascara. There are plenty of ways, however, to get your lashes in tip-top shape without shelling out Read more