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Mastering the Art of False Eyelashes

When done correctly, some false eyelashes are good enough to fool mother nature -- it's all in the art of the application. Learn how to do yours now and you'll be batting them with the best 'em by tonight

by Charli Schuler

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When to apply liner and mascara Both MAC Pro Artist Chantel Miller and celebrity makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babaian say you should apply your eye makeup before applying your false lashes -- including your eyeliner and mascara. (Try Urban Decay Big Fatty Lash, $20, and L'Oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black, $8.95.)

"To ensure the hairs look wispy and light like natural lashes," says Babaian, "do not apply mascara on top of false lashes." If you look in the mirror and think your false lashes are crying out for a coat of mascara, go for a heavier or thicker set of lashes next time instead.

Bonus: Keeping false lashes makeup free helps them last for multiple uses.

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what a good guide

by LittleBunny Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 10:27AM Report as inappropriate

Nice tips, I'm enjoying Ardell's falsies for the moment, especially the lash accents, they just add a pretty, do-eyed effect!

by Chantilly Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 01:10AM Report as inappropriate

I wish false eyelashes became as popular as they were in the 60s!

by hopela Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate

some great tips!!!

by Chris213 Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 08:05PM Report as inappropriate

Can't apply them myself

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:58AM Report as inappropriate

Sometimes I get them spot on, mostly I don't!

by CrunchyFrog Friday, October 12, 2012 at 01:47PM Report as inappropriate

Really good tips shared :) However, it all depends on the glue that you get in your country. In my place here, the glue dries really fast, and I don't have to wait for it dry at all. The trickiest part of putting false lashes is to stick it near your own eyeslashes, but not on it.

by Colours Friday, August 24, 2012 at 09:06AM Report as inappropriate

Great information. I use to wear false lashed all the time...hummm

by Ydabney Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 11:23AM Report as inappropriate

i found this super helpful and i was glad that they show you good lashes with also affodable prices that they recommend

by ainmeb Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 08:21PM Report as inappropriate

Duo has TWO different formulas. One (the blue and white package) dries CLEAR. The other (pink and white) dries dark. Not completely black, but it dries more like a very dark black/brown. You can find either DUO formulas together where they sell Duo (at Sally's, Sephora, etc).

by volta Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:07PM Report as inappropriate