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Eyelashes
Everyone wants long, curling lashes. Unfortunately, few people possess them naturally. But there are lots of means to achieve the look..
Curling
I'm surprised that more women don't curl their lashes with an eyelash curler. I know it looks like an instrument of medieval torture, but it's easy to use after a little practice, and the results are amazing. Curling the lashes opens up the eyes, making them look bigger. For many Asian women, whose lashes tend to grow straight down, an eyelash curler can make a radical difference. I take the curler and place it almost at the base of the lashes, squeeze it a few times and walk it out towards the edge of the lashes, squeezing as I go. This prevents a strange, right-angled look and ensures gently curling lashes.
Mascara
I like black mascara, because it makes the lashes look thicker and longer. Some poeple feel more comfortable with brown. Most mascara are applied with a spiral wand, as this makes them quick and easy to use. One thing I often do first is wipe off excess mascara from the wand with a tissue, so I don't transfer huge globs of mascara to the lashes. Some mascara contain fibres to add extra length and thickness to your lashes. Opt for the waterproof variety to withstand tears, showers and swimming - but remember you will need a suitable eye make-up remover to take it off as it clings more fiercely to your lashes than the other type
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Applying Mascara
Here are a few simple steps to perfect lashes:
1. Start by applying mascara to your upper lashes first. Brush them downwards to start with, then brush your lashes upwards from underneath. Use a tiny zig-zag movement to prevent mascara from clogging on your lashes.
2. Next, use the tips of the mascara wand to brush your lower lashes, using a gentle side-to-side techniques. Take care to keep your hand steady whilst you are applying the mascara, and not to blink whilst the mascara is still wet.
3. Comb through your lashes with an eye-lash comb to remove any excess the wand has left behind, and to prevent your lashes from clumping together. For a more defined effect, repeat the two previous steps once or twice more, allowing each layer of mascara to dry for a few minutes before applying the next.
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