These days, luxurious eyelashes are taking center stage. The look is voluminous, curly and long—and let’s face it, it’s a style that doesn’t come naturally to most of us. But not to worry! If celebrities like J-Lo can get away with faking it, then you can, too. Here’s how:
Get Your Curl On
To get that sexy, wide-eyed look favored by stars like Selma Hayek, you’ll need a proper tool like the Talika Eyelash Curler. For best results, clean the curler, then heat it with a blow dryer for 3 to 5 seconds before use. Or get your heat built in with Talika’s Heated Eyelash Curler.
Fake Out
Before applying, trim the edge of the faux lash to make sure it correctly fits the width of your eye. Dab a little eyelash glue on the back of your hand, and gently run the eyelash along it. Use tweezers to bring the falsie up to your lash line, then press and hold until the glue sets [about 30 seconds].
Go to a Pro
Want more than just a temporary fix? Trade in your faux lashes for professionally bonded extensions. Beyoncé is a fan of Lavish Lashes. Although the company recommends re-applying the extensions every 3 to 5 weeks, these strands are designed to last through the 90-day cycle of your natural eyelashes. You can even shower and swim without worrying that your secret will be washed down the drain.
Grow Your Own
If you don’t believe it, ask AnnaLynne McCord. The 90210 actress can’t get enough of RevitaLash Eyelash Conditioner, a lash enhancer created to make your own lashes longer, thicker, and fuller. RevitaLash is the brainchild of ophthalmologist Michael Brinkenhoff, who developed the formula for his wife after chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer left her eyelashes fragile and sparse. Lash enhancers like Talika Lipocils Gel can also nourish and soften your lashes. Peter Thomas Roth’s Lashes To Die For does just that with a formula that includes aloe vera, provitamin B5, and vitamins A, C and E.
Wave the Magic Wand
The mascara wand, that is. No matter which route you take to get your long, luxurious lashes, you’re going to need this makeup-kit staple for the most polished, natural style. One of our faves is the tubing mascara developed by Blinc. Minimize smear by placing a thin sponge under your lashes, and keep those eyelids smudgefree by starting with the lower lashes. [When you start with the upper lashes, you’re more likely to muss your eye shadow when you look up.] Cut down clumps by applying the second coat before the first coat dries, and always use a lash comb to separate lashes and remove excess mascara. You’ll love the result!
