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Permalink Reply by Jocelyn on November 25, 2010 at 9:38am

Oh I am going to try that today. I found that the lashes weren't too long for my eyelid, maybe even a little short. I think I was putting them too close to my inner eye and too high above the actual lashes I have. I guess it's a nervous application lol. I will let you know how it goes!

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Permalink Reply by Will on November 27, 2010 at 11:51pm

Hi Im a 43 yr old man in Manitoba. If you want the most realistic eyelashes go through Cherynn Salazar. Cherynn international. Cheryyn.com. I buy many pair at a time. I trim them to my desired length. What I do is apply glue onto my eyelids with a sharp toothpick, just where the eyelash would go. Wait 30 secs or so, and stick the eyelash on starting nearest your nose. Then kind of fold the rest of the eyelash on the rest of the eyelid. You can adjuct them while teh glue is still tacky. Once you like where they are use the pointy type toothpick and press a few places. If you missed a spot you can always add glue with the toothpick. Ive been doing this for many years.lol. When I first get them I apply a bit of crazy glue to the lash and let dry a bit I then roll the lash to my desired shape. Just a bit of crazy glue . These lashes I find will bend and kind of crack and not look great. hard to explain, but a pari this way last me months. Feel free if you need help.

Will

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Strobel on November 29, 2010 at 7:51pm

Jocelyn - were you able to appy the eyelashes as you had hoped? I'm anxious to hear as I'm having a hard time as well. I've been shown but my patience level is a bit too short and I just can't seem to get it right. I love the idea of putting it on both the eyelid AND the lash ...
What type of glue are you using? I found Duo and like that - also found another that I'll try as well - came with the lash by lash kit.
Anyway, just hoping it goes well!

Talk soon - Rebecca

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Permalink Reply by cathy clark on November 30, 2010 at 8:03am

Duo is good because it has enough elastic in it to peel off easily at the end of the day. And as Will says, make sure y ou bend and shape the lash strip to fit the particular curve of your eyelid. Sometimes that means gluing down the first half, near the nose, then gradually patting into place the other half-this really makes it fit your eyelid curve, and the more often you wear the lash strip, the more it will stay in that curve.

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Permalink Reply by Jocelyn on November 30, 2010 at 7:29pm

Hey Guys

So I went to town at CVS picking up different looking lashes and types. I bought the ones with the self adhesive strip - OK they stuck on better at first but I don't know how long they will last for the day. I also bought the duo glue and like it better than the one that came with a set of eyelashes in a starter kit and the headcovers.com one but I think I will retry the headcovers.com one because I tried that when I really didn't know what I was doing. I think I'm finding that I'm not bringing the lashes down to my actual lash line so you can see the skin which is no good so I will keep on trying :) I think I will cut a pair in half like Lily said which may help get them closer.

I also bought individual lashes after chatting with a local make up artist. I have to be honest I found them to be much easier! I need to trim them but right now I have like a gap in my lashes and two sets of individual lashes look like they will do the trick to fill it in but I could see myself using them across the eye as well. I have them on now and I don't even feel them!

Ok will keep you posted on how things go :)

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Permalink Reply by Carmen West on December 1, 2010 at 8:07pm

A friend of mine has been wearing false eyelashes for 30 years. This is her advice,

At most drug stores you can find eyelashes by Ardell or Revlon. They also sell waterproof eyelash glue in a small tube. Get the clear/white glue rather than the colored glue, but don't be deceived by the "waterproof" claim. Water resistant is more accurate so I wouldn't recommend bobbing for apples while wearing false lashes. Duo glue is a good brand as is Ardell. I prefer the Revlon lashes as they seem to last longer and hold their curl better, even after washing. "Intensifying" is the style I usually buy from Revlon since it looks the most natural...as false eyelashes go! If the Revlon lashes are pre-glued you will need to remove the glue strip first. This usually peels off easily in one strip.

Measure the eyelash against your eyelid and if you have to trim, trim from the outside (longest lashes) end of the strip first, just a few hairs at a time. I don't recommend trimming the length of the lashes.

You'll want to draw a pencil eyeliner along your lash line prior to applying the lashes, but some eyeliners keep the lash glue from adhering properly so a little trial and error may in in order. I have always had good luck with CoverGirl Perfect Blend. Once your eyeliner is on, apply a small bead of eyelash glue to the eyelash strip. Hold it for about 20 seconds to set up then apply to your eyelash as close to your lash line as possible, starting at the inner corner. Be careful to position the lash at the correct angle and hold it as still as possible in that position until the glue sets. You may blow to speed up the process. The glue is set when it turns invisible. Once they're applied securely you can apply eye shadow being careful not to let it dust our lashes. If it does, just apply a little mascara. You shouldn't need to curl the eyelashes. If they don't retain their curl you should try another brand.

As with everything, trial and error will help you perfect your technique, but it's always a good idea to keep a tube of glue with you in your cosmetic bag in case your lash becomes loose during the day. You want to bat your eyelashes, not have them fly away!

Each night, carefully remove the lash and put in a secure place before washing your face. The next morning before you re-apply you'll want to carefully pick the old glue off the eyelashes with your fingernails. I usually let my lashes soak in warm water for 5 minutes prior to removing the glue to make it easier. You'll also want to wash the lashes every couple of days. Typically I can get about a month's wear out of a good pair of lashes if I'm careful with them.
Hope this info will be helpful to all,
Carmen West, Hairdresser

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