This takes time, patience, and practice. Many women go to a professional to have them applied. 1 Use a lash tweezer to pick up a lash. Begin with small lashes. 2 After dipping the lash in glue (use dark glue instead of clear) give it a few seconds to air dry partially. 3 Start at […]

False eyelashes are used to create a more dramatic-looking eye and for special effects. Lashes can be applied individually, in a small section, or in a full band. Eyelash glue comes in white, clear, and black. I prefer black as it blends into the lash line. Eye Makeup Removers Eye makeup removers are available in […]

When applied properly, mascara will both define your eyes and make them stand out. Remember, you’ll need two to three coats for impact. lid. Looking down, begin at the outside of the eye. 2 Move the wand in close to the nose. 3 Be sure to apply mascara close to the base of the lashes. […]

Lashes open up and emphasize the eyes. Most lashes are transformed with a sweep of mascara and the use of an eyelash curler. Black mascara is always my first choice. For women with very fair coloring or those who have naturally blond lashes, mascara is a must. Product choices include mascara, curlers, and false lashes. […]

It’s important to check the result of the eyelining when the eyes are open. You need to make the lines thick enough to show. 1 Simple eyeliner. 2 For more drama, make the line thicker. 3 And thicker. 4 Or go way out. 5 Make the line thicker along the lash line and see how […]

For Asian women, lining the eyes is a very important step in making the eyes stand out. 1 Gently pull the eyelid and start in the middle. 2 Go in close to the lashes. 3 Extend the line all the way across. 4 Reapply to make the line thicker. 5 Repeat the steps on the […]

A smoky eye is the most dramatic look for evening—it’s pretty and sexy. Remember to keep layering the color and continue to check until you like the look. 1 Start with white shadow on the entire lid. 2 Choose a medium, smoky color for the lower lid. Apply it three-quarters of the way up. 3 […]

For evening or other special occasions, you may want to use bolder, more dramatic eye-makeup techniques. Smoky Eyes Prime the eye area with an all-over white base that will allow the darker colors to blend. Apply a slightly darker shadow on the lower lid, from the lash line up to the crease and use a […]

Don’t apply liner to the inside rim of the eyelids, except for a theatrical effect or a fashion shoot. You risk infection and injury. And, rather than making the eyes stand out, lining inside the rim actually makes the eyes appear smaller. Don’t line just the bottom of the eye. Do line all the way […]