False Lashes Application Help!

lola336 · 09-07-2005, 09:29 AM #1 (**permalink**)

Ok..i have a wedding this weekend and I wanted to wear some false lashes....I didnt want to go full force and mess up mac lashes..so i went to sally and got ardell i believe....i also didnt get the duo lash glue..they had the ardell (or arlene) glue. Does anyone have any tips on how to apply these???? I tried yesterday and they didnt fully glue down..im afraid they'll fall off. HELP! also....how do u wash them after putting mascara on them..thanks!!!!

Juneplum · 09-07-2005, 09:32 AM #2 (**permalink**)

moved this to recommmendations hon!

lola336 · 09-07-2005, 09:45 AM #3 (**permalink**)

thanks..wasnt sure where to post this.....

Juneplum · 09-07-2005, 09:56 AM #4 (**permalink**)

np! i'm a newbie at applying lashes too.. i just started using them this year! my ma taught me to do this:

curl my own lashes 1st
apply a thin strip of the duo glue to the lashes
hold lashes gently and apply them starting from one side and gently press them onto the eyelid right abouve your lashline as close as possible
gently (but firmly) press them down, open eyes and voila!
apply mascara once glue has dried

when removing them, gently pull from one side to the other
i wouldn't wash them at all! i just lightly pull the excess glue off and store them back in the lash case...

lola336 · 09-07-2005, 11:15 AM #5 (**permalink**)

ok great...ill reattempt later today..thanks...i think i just didnt put enough glue...im just afraid they're going to slowly fall off and come off my face..wouldnt that be cute! ahah!

Juneplum · 09-07-2005, 11:17 AM #6 (**permalink**)

i know there's a good lash tutorial on lj.. i'll post the link to it when i get home so u can see..

lola336 · 09-07-2005, 11:37 AM #7 (**permalink**)

great....thanks so much!

Shawna · 09-07-2005, 12:07 PM #8 (**permalink**)

When you do need to clean the excess glue off, my MA told me to use a q-tip and a bit of rubbing alcohol along the glue line. She said it should just come right off. I haven't tried mine yet either

They sure look pretty in the box though.

Juneplum · 09-07-2005, 10:29 PM #9 (**permalink**)

lola here's the link to the awesome lash tutorial on lj. she does an excellent job!

http://www.livejournal.com/community...864.html<br />

EDITED TO ADD THE LINK TO CHELSEA'S FABULOUS TUTORIAL!!!

False Lashes and How to Apply Them

lola336 · 09-08-2005, 08:38 AM #10 (**permalink**)

thanks for all ur help..tried last night..they felt really weird on..but i guess in not used to it...ill have to keep them on for a while so i get used to them...but i think they looked good...thanks again!

Juneplum · 09-08-2005, 08:52 AM #11 (**permalink**)

ur welcome hon! they DO feel weird at first.. your eye feels like it can't open and kinda heavy lol, but u get used to it!

Bexx · 10-11-2005, 04:26 PM #12 (**permalink**)

I cant do this! I tried! Any step by step instuctions or tips would be much much much appreciated! Thanks everyone! You all rock!

Pinksweetie · 10-11-2005, 05:22 PM #13 (**permalink**)

ok I so know how u feel here are some steps that helped me but sometimes if they are to long cut them

1.prepare lashes after applying eye makeup hold lash band by both ends and flex it gently a few times.align lashband with ur natural lash line starting at the outer edge.

2.next hold the eyelashes i hold mine with a applicator thin put a thin line of glue on it for 30seconds until it becomes tacky

3.apply lashes apply band aganist eyelid as close to your lash roots as possible gently press corners with fingers for a few seconds and the glue will dry in about 3-5 minutes

I hope this helped u it is hard at first but gets easier they also feel weird if u never use them good luck

user3 · 10-11-2005, 05:47 PM #14 (**permalink**)

Here's what I do:

* I practice applying the false lashes before I apply the glue to them. This helps me get a feel for where I want to apply them and how I want them to look. New ones usually are already a bit sticky so it makes it easier for you to see what they will look like once you glue them on.

* Once I get the feel for it. I apply a very small amount of glue along the lash band.

* I apply the lashes as close as I can to my natural lash line. Next I take and squeeze the false lashes at base down against my lash line. I use my ring finger and my thumb but use what works best for you. It's like a squeeze press release motion. I don't hold my fingers there because I don't the glue to dry on them. I do this all way across. You might want to practice this before apply the glue. Keep in mind most lash glue does not dry right away. They say to wait 30seconds before applying I usually wait about 10 since I play around with the lashes once I get them on.

*Wait just a few mintues and they will be dry.

* I usually do the false lashes before I do my eye makeup but after I apply my eye base primer and under eye concealer. Sometimes I get a bit messy with the lashes and helps if I ever need to clean up any glue off my eyes.

*If once you get the lashes and you can see the band or have a small space between your lashes and false lashes take a black eyeliner and fill it in or go over the lash band.

*For Mascara if I am using just plain false lashes I will apply the mascara after the false lashes but if I am using lashes that have glitter tips or something besides just plain lashes I will the mascara before the false lashes. The reason why is I have found I usually get mascara on the false lashes and on the glitter parts. It can be tricky to apply the false lashes with mascara already on your lashes but it's not impossible.

Most of all just have fun!!!!

rouquinne · 10-11-2005, 06:07 PM #15 (**permalink**)

i put a thin line of black eyeliner close to my lashes so that i have no gaps between my natural lash and the fakes.

i use the flat of a thin eyeliner brush to hold the lashes down and actually use tweezers to pinch them together - CAREFULLY!!! i'm enough of a klutz that i've hurt myself before, so i don't recommend this to beginners.

try this site too:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2821_false-eyelashes.html