A definitive guide to make your lashes look longer.
Long eyelashes can elevate any look instantly. Thick and long eyelashes make the eyes pop whether you have makeup or not. You may not naturally have long lashes but there are certain beauty tips and products that can give the impression you have long lashes. Faux eyelashes and eyelash extensions can be hard to maintain everyday and can get quite pricey with time.
Here are some ways you can make your lashes look longer without extensions;
Lash Primer
If you apply makeup, you definitely use primer before applying your foundation and concealer. You should also use lash primer if you want to make your lashes look longer. Lash primer will help lengthen and make your lashes look thicker. It makes mascara application smoother and easier to apply. Depending on the brand of lash primers, it can also make your eyelashes groe thicker. Lash primers also reduce clumping of your mascara.
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Lash Comb
If you want long flawless lashes, make sure you comb them out. Invest in an eyelash comb to help get rid of any existing clumps before applying your mascara or curling your lashes. The comb will also help spread out your lashes evenly. So when you use a curler and apply mascara they naturally look longer.
Eyelash Curler
Before applying mascara, curl your lashes. Use a warm eyelash curler to ensure your curls remain curled longer. Curling your eyelashes before applying mascara will definitely make them look longer and fuller. Invest in a quality curler to make your natural lashes look longer.
Apply your mascara tip to root
When applying your mascara, apply from tip to root. Focusing on the tips of the lashes makes them look much more voluminous.
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Baby Powder
After applying one layer of mascara apply a coat of baby powder on your lashes using a cotton bud. This will make your lashes look longer and more voluminous. Just don’t overdo the baby powder to avoid clumps. Use Q tips to apply the baby powder on your lashes.
Condition
The same way you condition your hair to make it healthy is the same way you should condition your lashes. Conditioning your lashes makes mascara application much smoother and your lashes will have a much better definition. There are lash conditioners that can help hydrate your eyelashes.
Mascara
Masara is the go to choice, when you want your eyelashes to look longer and more voluminous. Invest in different types of mascara and figure out which combination works best for you. There are voluminous mascaras, lengthening mascaras and many more. There are so many different types of mascara with different formulas. Experiment with them and see what works best for you.
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Tightlining
This is another way you can make your lashes look longer without actually doing anything to your lashes. Tightlining is applying a thin line of eyeliner on your upper waterline to give the appearance of thicker eyelashes. When tightlining be sure to use the same color of mascara as your eyeliner.