The nature of not all women endowed with an open and enticing look. With the help of mascara alone, it is difficult to emphasize the eyes, especially if the eyelashes are short, straight or sparse. They can be built up in the salon, but this event is expensive and takes a lot of time. It's easier to buy removable hairs, which are easy to attach at home and do not require correction.
False eyelashes - types
There are several variants of the considered cosmetic accessories, each of which has its own advantages and a number of disadvantages. Types of false eyelashes:
- Whole. Hairs are attached to a thin soft base, on which special glue is applied. Belt eyelashes are available in different types - natural (neutral), V-shaped, intertwined crosswise, super-detachable, "cat's eye" and others.
- Beam ones. Ideal for correcting the incision of the eyes, approaching it to the amygdala shape. False eyelashes with bunches are glued mainly to the outer corner of the upper eyelid, but in the presence of skill, you can draw them and other areas.
- Single. This type of hair is used extremely rarely. To fix single eyelashes independently is difficult and long, and to address in a beauty salon - it is expensively, easier to make escalating.
- Magnetic. A novelty in the cosmetic market, which has yet to be finalized. False eyelashes on magnets are installed instantly and do not require the application of glue. The only drawback is the imperfection of fastening. Magnets are located either in the center of a pair of ciliated bands, or at their ends. In the first case, the edges of the base do not adhere to the eyelid and visibly stick upward. With the second method of installing magnets, they are cracked because of an overly elastic and insufficiently flexible base.
- Carnival. Decorative eyelashes are designed for special events - thematic parties, photo sessions, theatrical performances, the celebration of the New Year. The eyes are attached to the "fans" of the most bizarre shapes and colors. Often such eyelashes are made of feathers and lace. As jewelry, rhinestones, pearls, sequins and other decorations are used.
False eyelashes - which is better?
Advantages and negative nuances of each described type of accessories should be considered depending on the purpose of their acquisition. The best false eyelashes for evening make-up are bundles and ribbons with a neutral length and density of hairs (natural color: black, brown). When creating a bright or fantastic image for a photo shoot, carnival and similar events, decorative options are preferable.
A few tips on how to choose false eyelashes:
- Identify your eye shape and find accessories that will make them more expressive or visually greater.
- Examine the materials used to make eyelashes. They must be safe and hypoallergenic.
- Immediately specify the complete set of the purchased set. It often has a special glue.
How to choose false eyelashes in the shape of the eyes?
With the help of the presented cosmetic accessory, you can significantly change the look. Recommendations of professionals how to choose false eyelashes according to the shape of the eyes:
- Naturalness. If the eye's own incision is completely satisfactory, but you want to make the look more open and kind, you should buy bundles or natural band lashes (with a gradual extension of the hairs from one edge to the other). They should be short or medium.
- Rounding. For narrow and deep-set eyes, it is advisable to choose neutral band eyelashes (the same hairs along the entire base line) or elongated bundles. Such accessories will visually round the cut, make the look more open and a little puppet.
- Narrowing. When creating a predatory and daring image of " female vamp " ribbon false eyelashes "cat's eye" (with a significant elongation of hairs on the outer corner) will do. They produce an effect similar to the arrows . Replace the tape of these eyelashes can be several bundles glued to the outer corner of the eye.
Another important parameter when choosing an accessory is density. The less often the hairs are located, the more natural they will look. Dense and massive lashes attract a lot of attention, so they are appropriate to use only in special situations. Experienced stylists do not advise wearing overhead hairs (as well as accreted ones) in everyday life. This is considered a sign of an absolute lack of taste.
False eyelashes - artificial or natural?
The choice between synthetic and natural material is made depending on several factors. Decide which false eyelashes to buy, should be based on such criteria:
- Propensity to allergic reactions. Artificial hairs of good quality and human eyelashes never cause irritation of the eyelids. Accessories made of mink fur, sable and low-grade synthetics can provoke an allergy.
- Price. Natural eyelashes are significantly more expensive than artificial options.
- Appearance. Synthetic hairs sometimes look unnatural due to too sharp bends and stiffness.
Adhesive for false eyelashes
When buying tape-shaped accessories in the kit is often supplied with a gel for fixing them. It is better to mount artificial eyelashes with white glue on latex, which after drying becomes absolutely transparent. There is also a black version of fixative paste. If it is necessary to further emphasize the eyelid line, such glue plays the role of waterproof liner.
How to use false eyelashes?
The main advantage of this cosmetic device is its ease of use. Even an inexperienced woman will learn from the first time how to glue false eyelashes accurately, quickly and imperceptibly. Similarly, it is easy to remove artificial hairs, this does not require special adaptations and cosmetic means, in most cases it does not require water.
False eyelashes - how to glue at home?
If you purchased a version of accessories on magnets, no fixing paste is needed. Tapes just snap in the center or around the edges. Instructions how to paste false eyelashes with ribbons or tufts:
- Press out the gel-fixing strip on paper or palm.
- Gently dab the adhesive in the adhesive base of the tape or bundle.
- Fingers or tweezers put eyelashes on the eyelid. First, press the tape around the edges, then press it well along the entire length, directing it slightly downward, closer to the line of growth of your own hairs. Beams have in the spaces between natural eyelashes, as if filling voids.
- Wait until the fixing paste dries. Finish make-up.
How to remove false eyelashes?
The reliability of fixing artificial hairs depends on the quality of the glue. Remove false eyelashes at home easily - you just need to pull your fingers over one edge of the tape or beam. If the hairs do not peel off or painful sensations arise, you should put on the eyes for 5 minutes cotton wool soaked with milk to remove makeup, boiled or micellar water . Magnetic false eyelashes are removed even easier. It is necessary to pull both ribbons simultaneously in the direction from the eye.
How many eyelashes are held?
The standard service life of artificial hairs does not exceed a day, but more often it is 10-16 hours. The amount of time that eyelashes are held by bundles or ribbons depends on the fat content of the skin, the effects of mechanical and weather factors, care of the accessory. Stylists recommend to count for a maximum of 20 hours, periodically sticking hairs in separate sections, if necessary.
Can I use false eyelashes several times?
The described cosmetic device is able to "survive" more than 20 fixations (some species - about 40), provided that it is correctly applied. Here's how to use false eyelashes several times:
- Carefully remove without damaging the hairs.
- Wash the substrate with warm, clean water, removing all adhesive residues.
- Store in a special container.
Can I paint false eyelashes?
Many women have enough extra volume and increased length of hairs and without a make-up look. Whether it is possible to put false eyelashes with ink , the manufacturer of an accessory specifies. Most artificial hairs calmly tolerate staining and subsequent washing with water or cleaning with milk to remove make-up , but such manipulations significantly reduce their service life.