Complete 411 on False Lashes/Pt. 1

Beautiful lashes make a statement!

Beautiful lashes make a statement!

Believe it or not, I have had to rewrite this blog several times as I kept coming up with too much information.  Who knew that I knew so much about false lashes?  I didn’t!  Suddenly, I had 11 pages all on LASHES.  So, I will begin with the simplest and most useful information I can think of.  Below you will learn how to put the darn things on successfully so that they will stay on through hours of dancing and not rip out your lashes when you remove them.

Step by step, printable directions and a video follow the jump…

  1. Loosen the lashes from their container by peeling them off gently with tweezers
  2. If using a full band of lashes, PLEASE trim or they will be quite uncomfortable to wear.  I, of course, recommend and carry The PERFECT False Lashes on my website, JAM cosmetics.  They are easy to apply, do not need to be trimmed and they fit every eye shape and size beautifully.
  3. Drop a little puddle of eyelash glue on a corner of the opened lash container.
  4. Recap the glue.
  5. Dip the capped glue top into the little glue puddle and draw a thin line on the eyelash band.  If you are using DUO Eyelash Adhesive, a little goes a long way.  It is the best eyelash glue on the the market and that is why it is th eonly glue I use as a makeup artist. 
  6. Wait 30-40 seconds for the glue to get a little bit sticky.
  7. Line up the end of the lashes with the last natural lashes on the outside corner of the eye.
  8. Apply false eyelashes to lash line.
  9. Hold in place, pressing the lashes in and up.
  10. Use JAM cosmetics BLACK Water-Reistant Mascara to coat and bind your natural lashes to your new false ones.

And, just in case you are still baffled, you can watch this video: 

 

PLEASE help those in need and pass this information on…you know who they are!

Keep dancin’ PRETTY!

Jessica Dupont writes the DanceMakeupBlog, she is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist.  She also writes “The Beauty Blog” for DANCE.COM and is the owner and founder of JAM cosmetics, the ULTIMATE performance makeup resource for dancers.  Follow her on Twitter

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2 Responses to “Complete 411 on False Lashes/Pt. 1”

  1. Sophia says:

    May 23rd, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Hi Jessica,
    Thank you for your instructional videos! I a new to ballroom and have seen some crazy makeup … you make it look pretty without looking “drag”. I want to do my own and you have helped me already :)

    Question, regarding the lashes, you put them on last? Also, can you reuse them, if so, do you have to clean them with makeup remover?

    Thank you in advance!

    Sophia

  2. Jessica says:

    May 24th, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Hi Sophia,

    Yes, you will apply them after eye shadow & liner but BEFORE mascara. Mascara is the last thing you would apply.

    Clean your lashes of flaky, dried up mascara with a dry, old toothbrush. Brush the lashes gently in the direction they are “growing”. Use your fingers to gently remove old eyelash glue.

    Glad this was helpful:)

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