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Hair & Beauty Bible

  • False Eyelashes

  • False Eyelashes

Both strip and individual lashes are great for vamping up your eyes. Here's how to apply strip lashes:

1

Measure and Glue

First measure the lashes against your own. If necessary, trim a little off the outside edge with nail scissors.

Apply a thin line of eyelash glue to the lash band and allow the glue to become 'tacky'.

Cleanse
2

Apply

Using tweezers or fingers (whichever is easier) guide the false lashes as close to the natural lash line as possible.

They should be sitting directly against your lashes, with no gaps.

Tone
3

Secure

Starting from the outer corner of the eye, gently press the lashes to the lash line until they are stuck down, good and proper.

Moisturise

Tip
• Use individual lashes when you want to fill in any gaps or add length to the outside edge of your eyes. Apply the same way as strip lashes but remember the glue in some packs is semi permanent and can last up to two weeks.

• Do a patch test first before applying either type of lashes to check you're not allergic to the glue. The last thing you want is red eye, especially before a big night out.



Products
• Eyelure ready to wear pre-glued lashes

• Eyelure individual lashes

• Ruby + Milly Lash Kit



Pictures posed by models.



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