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False eyelashes can add a lot of dimension and glamour to your makeup look!

One of the greatest things to add to your makeup look, whether it be a glamorous evening look or just day-to-day makeup, is false lashes. They not only intensify your makeup, but also make the eyes look much bigger and bolder. The other nice thing about false lashes is that they come in a variety of sizes, colours and styles (as well as prices) so that they can fit everyone's makeup look they are trying to achieve.

Now a lot of people are afraid to wear false lashes because they think it's either too hard to apply or they feel like they will end up looking like a drag queen, but this is not entirely true!

While applying false lashes will take some time to get used too, they can definitely emphasize your look in a natural and beautiful way.

The first thing you are going to need to do is get the proper tools; tweezers, false lashes, lash glue and a proper makeup remover.

There are plenty of brands out there that offer great false lashes that range from a lower price point such as Quo and Ardell, to a higher price point such as Shu Uemera and Velour Lashes. Then you are going to have to decide on what style of lashes you want.

For a more dramatic look, get the thicker lashes; ones that crisscross or are flared. If you want something more natural for day-today wear, pick the shorter lashes or even do individual lashes just to fill in some areas.

As for eyelash glue, I recommend using either Duo Adhesive (dries either clear or dries black), Lise Watier eyelash adhesive or the Benefit lash glue. These all dry the quickest and have the strongest hold.

A good tip for eyelash glue is to keep the lid off for a few hours because it helps make the adhesive less runny and more tacky, which allows an easier application.

Now when you are ready to apply your false lashes (after the rest of your makeup is complete), add a thin layer of eyelash adhesive to the band of the eyelash. Let the adhesive dry a little bit before putting it onto your eye. Once the glue feels tacky, take your tweezers and align the middle of the false lash to the middle of your lash line. Once it is perfectly aligned, press the center down and then start to press the outer lash down as well as the inner lash, following the shape of your eye.

Now open your eye briefly to make sure it is perfectly set. If it isn't, move the lash better into place. Then with your eye closed, allow the adhesive to dry. Once it is dry then you can move onto your other eye. After both eyelashes are completely dry and set, apply a good coat of mascara to help blend the false lashes into your real ones. Then you are finished!

Even though it may take some practice to get the application of false lashes, it will make sure an amazing difference! Then when you become a pro, you can start wearing fancy feathered or jewelled lashes for a glamorous night out.