Some people have no problem wearing strip and lashes and that's awesome! For others (like myself), the tiniest weight on the eyes can drive them crazy . Don't get me wrong, I'll definitely do it for the love of makeup, but I won't be in love with the feeling of it. If you're in the same boat as me, I most definitely recommend using flares. Flares are false lashes in small clusters, as opposed to an entire strip that's connected. I use those to bump up my look and believe me when I say, it feels no different than wearing mascara. It gives a natural pizazz! I've used them on clients and they would definitely vouch for them!
Here's a comparison of lashes: (Sorry for the not-so-clear pic. I definitely need to get a camera.)
Here's a picture that's a little further away so you can have a better look:
The application is fairly easy, but like a lot of things, might take a little practice to perfect. Here's my method...I curl my lashes and apply mascara. You can go with as much or as little as you like. Let the mascara dry. I put a little dab of glue on a clean surface, then use the tweezers to hold the flares. I hold the tip of the lashes with the tweezer and dip the base of the lashes in the glue. I like to let the glue sit on the lashes for a few seconds before applying. It lets the glue get tacky and makes it easier to stick. Try not to connect them to your actual lashes, but rather your lash line. (It makes it less likely to lost lashes when you remove them.) I've found that keeping your eyes open in the mirror is the best way to see where you want to add some thickness. Since you can see the gradual change in lashes, you can decide how many you want to put on. I used three flares in my picture and added a little mascara on top of them. They come in small, medium, and large. I used all small for myself, but you can use whichever size works best for you, and even mix and match them. Anyway, I hope this helped, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at Mandyginfo@gmail.com.
Xoxo,
Mandy Mae
