Why is it that women have this fascination when it comes to lash length? I’m trying not to generalise it but since I, personally, am fascinated and I’ve met quite a number whom have voiced out their longing, I can’t help but deduce that it is shared by most if not all. Personally, longer lashes means prettier eyes. Why do you think they’re marketing mascaras as lash extending and such? It has become a known fact.

And since we weren’t born with it, we turn to certain beauty tools that will help us in this department. Like I said, one option would be to go the mascara route but we all know that it can only go so far. Enter the use of false eyelashes aka falsies.

Before you read any further, let it be known that I’m no expert in this but I reckon, since I did get a couple of queries on how I’ve managed to do mine, it’d be great to share some tips on how to put on false eyelashes.

Tools you need: Lash kit (includes the adhesive), Tweezer, Toothpick (optional), Eye liner, Lash separator (optional), Mascara (optional), Lash curler (optional)

Step one. Prep the lid. Do the necessary cleansing and moisturising. Personally, I apply my foundation and concealer before I put on the falsies.

Step two. Hold up the falsies to your lash line to do a bit of measuring then trim the lashes to make the perfect fit. Try to trim it lash by lash to avoid mistakes. Lashes are usually longer on the outer corner of the eye.

Step three. Squeeze the adhesive onto the falsies. Let it dry for a few seconds before applying it onto your lash line. This will prevent the falsies from running amuck.

Step four. Use the tweezers to apply the falsies onto the lash line. Try to make sure that it’s as close to your natural lash line as possible. You can use a toothpick to align the falsies properly if needed.

Step five. With your fingers, hold the falsies down on both ends for half a minute, at least. Allow the adhesive to set so it won’t come off when you lift your fingers. This will entirely depend on the sort of adhesive you used.

Step six. Fill the gaps with an eye liner: liquid, gel, or pencil.

Suggestions: You can use a lash separator to help combine the falsies with the natural lashes. You can also use a mascara to do this. However, some falsies are too thick for mascaras but if you decide to use one anyway, make sure to just apply one thin coat, otherwise, you’ll be suffering from lash clumps. Curl if needed.

Note: It’s wise to remove the falsies before you sleep to avoid infections and such. Apply makeup remover (cleansing oil, preferably) over and gently remove them to avoid plucking out your natural lashes. If you wish to re-use them, stay away from mascaras and clean the lashes with your makeup remover (set to dry) before re-use.

Sample of how mine looked, esp put on for a busy working Wednesday. I had used the Eyes Lips Face (e.l.f.) lash kit I recently bought (2nd kit — you can check out the first time I wore them falsies). Love how I don’t need a lash curler for this set I bought. I esp like how natural the lashes feel and they’re relatively easy to put on. But I admit that I had failed on my first try but I did manage to successfully put on one of the falsies. However, since I was pressed with time, I quickly dropped in at my stylist’s salon so he can help finish the job. I guess I need more practice. Hehe.

A certain paparazzi decided to take a close up while cooling off at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Eastwood Mall. Yes, I was minding an unusually busy mobile phone and was doing my best not to get too self-conscious, hence, the look. LOL. Heh. Anyway, for my FOTD —

Face
PURAN Formula 24-hour Care, Biodroga
Pause & Effect Moisture Cream, Elizabeth Arden
Intervene Makeup in Soft Sunbeige, Elizabeth Arden
Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick (02), The Body Shop
Clear Smooth Face Powder in Natural, Maybelline

Eye
fafi Eyes Hey, MAC
ME Green 450, Shu Uemura
Lash Kit, Eyes Lips Face
Smokey Eyes Powder Pencil (Smokey Black 01), Elizabeth Arden
Volum Express Brown Waterproof Mascara, Maybelline

Eyebrow
Shimmer Waves in Bronze, The Body Shop

Cheek
Soft Color Blush in Divine Wine, Neutrogena

Lip
Frost Lipstick in What A Do!, MAC

Funny how all that makeup got washed out in the photo taken at the photo wall by the same paparazzi when we got to the Havaianas event in Rockwell.

Thank god for the falsies. LOL. AND at least, this photo shows how my new MAC lippy looks like; for real, for real.

Anyway, if you folks have other tips to share on how to apply falsies (perhaps you have a special way of doing it apart from what I’ve already enumerated above), on how to keep them on, or perhaps a great place to buy lash kits, DO SHARE! I’d surely appreciate it!

Photo © 2009 Sasha Manuel*

*Save for the ones taken by the paparazzi. Hehe.