Lash Problems

Having the urge to lash out to get the most flirtatious lashes in town? It doesn't take expensive eyelash extensions, growth serums, eyelash perms, or even the beloved falsies to get an attention grabbing lash look.

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Knowing the area your lashes are lacking in is the first step to finding the perfect mascara, lash tools, and application technique to build your best eyelash look. 

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For stubby, barely there lashes, it's important to use the right tools to apply mascara. A thin mascara brush is ideal for lengthening lashes, because it gives the wearer easier access to the base of her lashes.

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When I want my lashes to look extra long, I hold my mascara brush at the base of my lashes and slowly blink my eye. This technique extends my lashes with every blink, and it prevents me from over applying my mascara. 

Mascaras that promise length are typically slicker than others, which can cause lashes to stick together. So, make sure you have a an eyelash comb, found on the other side of an eyebrow brush, to separate any fused lashes. 

For long, fluttering eyelashes, I swear by Benefit They're Real mascara. This mascara features an applicator with a domed tip that reaches every one of my lashes, even the little baby ones at the inner corner of my eyes. This is my favorite makeup product at the moment because the length was so convincing, friends asked if I got lash extensions put on.

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Another common lash problem is lackluster, sparseness at the lash line. Thick brushes, with plenty of bristles, are the best way to plump up lashes. The larger brush will define the lash line and fan out the lashes into a full, fierce effect.

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When applying the mascara, sweep the brush in a zigzag motion over the lashes. This technique insures that every lash is fluffed out and ready to go. Another quick trick for faking fuller lashes is to tightline the eyes. This means lifting your top lashes and applying eyeliner at the root of your lashes, under the lash line.

If you're looking for volume, get a mascara with a waxy formula. The wax will build up your lashes with every swipe, while acting as a spacer between lashes for added thickness. 

Any time I'm need extra volume, usually when I'm wearing a smoky eye look, I use Too Faced Lash Injection mascara. This formula is a rich, inky black that instantly makes my eyes pop. I like this mascara because it forms tubes around the natural lashes, pumping up the volume, without harming my eyelashes.

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Stick-straight eyelashes can also be fixed with the right mascara and the correct application technique. A curved mascara brush really makes a difference when trying to curl lashes.

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Before applying mascara, curl lashes with an eyelash curler. It doesn't take a fancy electric curler to bend the lashes. Using a hairdryer, shoot some warm air over a regular eyelash curler, allow a few seconds for the curler to cool (Use the touch test!!!! You do not want to burn your eyelid!!!!), and gently squeeze the curler onto your lashes. To avoid the bizarre-looking, straight up lash look, walk the curler from the base of your lashes to the ends.

My lashes never cooperate with the use of a curler alone. I have to depend on a strong curling mascara to finish the job. Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara helps retain the curl my eyelashes curler provides, and the curved brush is magnificent. 

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Now that you know which mascaras and application techniques are best for your eyes, you are finally free to put your greatest lash fears to rest. Hopefully, this post will have you batting those beauties all day long!