The Sunday News
Rutendo Chidawanyika
Festive season is upon us and so many functions to attend, so many people to see, therefore you need to look your best.
Women don’t only care for their hair, but eyelashes as well. Some go for the super long while others keep it natural. Fake eyelashes have become a must have, some wear them every day while others switch it up when it comes to weddings.
Just like artificial hair and nails; fake lashes are the in thing. False eyelashes have been in the in for a couple of years now.
They add something extraordinary to the eyes and make you look gorgeous. There are those who can actually do them at home, then the rest of us get them done at the lash salon. There are 3 types; individuals, strips and clusters.
Currently false lashes are no longer made with human hair. Instead, they are made with plastic or mink. Mainstream lashes come in different styles and have vast prices.
Apart from the impact on your look that it creates, falsies actually benefit your natural eyelashes.
Unlike mascara that can make your lashes brittle and weak, false eyelashes act as an alternative to reduce the impact on your natural lashes, thus allowing them to grow thicker and healthier.
Individuals
A full set of volume lashes, takes about 2 hours. The length will always vary from 8-14mm. individual lashes may last 3-4 weeks depending on the growth of your own lashes.
The way you care for them will also determine durability. The great part about individual lashes is that they look real, almost like your real lashes, just longer and more put together.
Identify the proportions of your lashes that will require volume. Using an eyelash curler and a mascara, curl your natural eyelashes. Dip the individual lash into an eyelash glue. Apply the falsies into your preferred parts. Stick it into sections as you prefer.
Strips (belt)
The strips are the ones that look like a belt, they can be reused over and over. Find the right type of false lashes for your eyes and face shape, there’s no one size fits all. Always cut them to fit the size of your eyes as you don’t want overlapping eyelashes. Always apply lashes as close to your lash line as possible.
Clusters
These are very versatile as you can create any effect with the different lengths, but they take longer to apply.
The more strands you apply the thicker the volume. These come in 3D nowadays. They add a dramatic effect on the eyes, these are most suitable for glam makeup.
If you are a first timer, it does take a few tries before finally nailing the desired effect. First start with your eye makeup. Then apply eye shadow, liner, mascara and finish off with the falsies.
Maintenance – Dos and Donts
1. Avoid getting lashes wet for the first 12 hours
2. Avoid rubbing your eyes and don’t pick or pull your lashes
3. Avoid getting your lashes caught on towels or cotton wool when cleansing your face
4. Don’t dry your eyelashes with a towel or a hairdryer, let them dry naturally.
5. Don’t wear mascara as it interferes with the bonder/glue
6. Do not use any eye makeup removers, cleansers or oils on the lashes.
7. Avoid crushing your lashes into your pillow when sleeping. These will cause your eyes to be sore or the lashes falling off.
8. Please keep the eye area clean. Improper hygiene can result in an infection.
9. Brush your lashes daily with a clean mascara wand.
False lashes come in variants, you are sure to find the one that you most prefer wearing. Usually the most popular materials used for false eyelashes are plastic, human hair and mink.
If you will have a hard time maintaining the lashes, invest in the detachable ones, you can have them on, on days you feel like it.
On occasions when photos will be taken here and there, you can’t afford to look less than fabulous. While the makeup you’ve applied, as well as the lipstick you put on earlier starts to fade, you can be sure that your eyes remain beautiful.
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