Fake Eyelashes: Part Two

Remember when I went eyelash shopping in yesterdays post? Well last night I actually attempted to put the eyelashes on for the first time, ever. Here’s how I got on…


Well first of all, I needed:
• A mirror
• Some eyelash glue (my glue was supplied with my eyelash kit)
• A pair of scissors
• A helping pair of hands
You must always read the instruction when trying new things, so I read through my instructions before putting my eyelashes on.


I had to trim the lashes, because they can hurt the corners of your eyes if you don’t put them on trimmed. All eyes are different remember, so measure them out on your lids.


Then I had to apply the glue onto the rim of the eyelashes. I found it easier with someone else either holding the lashes or putting on the glue. The glue was actually quite hard to put on, and I ended up sticking parts of the lashes together before they even got on my lids.


You then place the lashes above your real lashes carefully; don’t poke your eye out; it is quite painful! It’s also difficult to get it on the lid and make it stick. It took me three attempts on one eye before I got it to stick properly. You also reapply the glue if the lashes come off, which can get quite messy!


Personally, I think you need to use both hands to put the lashes on, so don’t use a hand held mirror. Use your bathroom mirror for something like this. Also, my helper suggested pulling your lids down to their side, so you can see your lash ends better.


So after about 20 minutes, I was ready to go with my new eyelashes! I actually received many compliments about them as well, though people could tell they were false. Damn.


So what are the positives about fake eyelashes? Well, they last all night when you get them on properly, so they are great for a night out. I had mine on for about five hours and I had to pull them off before I went to bed.


You can also apply makeup to your lashes to make them look more natural, though you have to be careful, as they can come off.


The negatives of these lashes are that they are easily lost. I actually lost mine before I put them on, and with the glue on them, I was lucky that they didn’t stick to my carpet! I suggest laying down a white sheet or something light on the floor, so you can see the lashes when you drop them.


Also, first-timers will find putting on fake eyelashes hard, which can put a downer on your partying mood. I wouldn’t suggest wearing them for work or for everyday life; they take too long to do and they could come off when you’re at work and ruin your look. Not good!


So, I think that fake eyelashes are really pretty and are great for a night out with the girls, but they are unpractical and shouldn’t be worn for work. They are also easily lost, so in the long run, they could end up being more expensive than mascara or eyelash dye.


Personally, I might stick to my BADgirl mascara from Benefit; they are all the fake eyelashes I need!