False eyelashes....Ardell/MAC etc......

[MisaMayah]

Hey peeps

Im getting into lashes at the moment and would like to know which ones you use/ your favourite ones and what kind of look they give.

I like the natural look that gives some thickness and length to my natural lashes, but I also like the sexy style of the LE lashes from MAC called 'Sultress' which are more wispy.

I'd like to know more about Ardell ones especially. Thanks xxxxxxxxx

 

[thelove4tequila]

I really like an usually use Ardell lashes #135. The are slightly longer towards the outer corner so it gives that long whispy, yet natural look.

 

[MiCHiE]

Thanks for posting this. I was thinking of doing the same thing. I'm also looking for a natural lash I could possibly wear daily.....something that does not give me an "I Love New York" look.

 

[coconut]

Where do you get Ardell lashes? Are they cheaper than MAC?

 

[MiCHiE]

Sally Beauty Supply has Ardell Lashes. And, yes, they're cheaper than MAC.

 

[MisaMayah]

OMG where's the luv people..I swear over half the people on here wear falsies from time to time!!!!! =(

 

[Deena]

I do, lol

I use Ardell # 101 Demi or sephora Flirt-it Duo(personal favorite) for a natural look or Ardell # 105 and # 107 , if I want to add some drama.HTH!

 

[MACATTAK]

I really like NYC lashes. They are super cheap & look really nice.

 

[MisaMayah]

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Originally Posted by MACATTAK I really like NYC lashes. They are super cheap & look really nice.

I was so happy I found a drug store here that had some NYC stuff, but there were only 3 styles for the fake lashes. Is there more selection on NYC falsies in the States??

 

[Dani]

I've only seen like two varieties of NYC lashes over here, but maybe I'm not looking hard enough =/
I was disappointed in the Ardell selection until I went to a beauty supply store, they had a huge range from natural ones to super-uber dramatic

 

[MACATTAK]

Yeah, I think I've seen 3 types too. Although I buy them from the same store, so maybe if I were to try another store, I might find some different ones...I'm not sure how many they make

 

[CantAffordMAC]

i bought my first pair of fake lashes and they were NYC self adhesive. and they definetly didn't stick to my lashes at all. i haven't tried to apply them again yet.

 

[MACATTAK]

Oh yeah that self-adhesive crap doesn't work. You have to use eyelash glue with them

 

[CantAffordMAC]

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Originally Posted by MACATTAK Oh yeah that self-adhesive crap doesn't work. You have to use eyelash glue with them

lol i knew it wouldn't. but i'm lazy and i'm also cheap...and those were the cheapest walmart item i could find

. I bought some lash glue though, so we'll try again the next time I go somewhere.

 

[aeni]

I can only vouch for the Ardells as I can't remember the numbers. They always look good. I also buy the ELF lashes for $1 and cover them in fluidliner (b/c they're cheaper, they have white along the strip, Ardell doesn't). I also love the fact that Ardell glue is just as good as DUO and cheaper.

 

[MACATTAK]

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC lol i knew it wouldn't. but i'm lazy and i'm also cheap...and those were the cheapest walmart item i could find . I bought some lash glue though, so we'll try again the next time I go somewhere.

When I first bought them, that was the appeal to me...self-adhesive. I thought the less I have to do with them the better (lashes are tricky to put on), but yeah...I found out there has to be glue.

 

[lambee]

My favorites:
1. Shu Uemera Luxe, but for $20, it's a splurge item and I don't use often.
2. Sugar. Around $9 a pop and they're pretty natural looking. I like most of them.
3. Ardell lashes. Approx. $3.50-4.00. Pretty good but kind of hit and miss. I think it depends on which ones you get. (I don't remember the names that I've tried off the top of my head)
4. NYX, I found these and bought a pair. At $4.50, they are not too bad. They are not real hair though, so make sure to get ones that aren't too full or they'll look cheap and fake.

Hope this helps somewhat.

 

[aeni]

I should mention that you can keep your lashes for a good long time depending on what they're made of and how you care for them.

If they're made of hair or plastic, you can soak them in 70% ISO alcohol for 2 minutes and the glue will be easier to just peel off. Wipe off any mascara on the lashes with a little ISO away from the lash line. Then store in the box.

If they're made of feather, you can take a q-tip and gently rub the glue off the lash line. You can't soak these without ruining them.

In the end, taking care of any lashes keeps more $ in your wallet.

 

[MiCHiE]

I ordered some MUFE lashes with the Sephora F&F promo. They're $14 (regular price). Anyone have any experience with them? I get my order on Friday, so I'll report back to this thread in the coming week or so.

 

[MisaMayah]

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Originally Posted by Dani I've only seen like two varieties of NYC lashes over here, but maybe I'm not looking hard enough =/ I was disappointed in the Ardell selection until I went to a beauty supply store, they had a huge range from natural ones to super-uber dramatic

yeah I went on a site which carries Ardell's and the selection was pretty extensive!! Im excited about trying those, especially as they're much cheaper than Mac's.

Does anyone know how the human hair ones compare to the synthetic ones?? The pros/cons please!