Some women don’t try false eyelashes because they think they are impossible to apply. But, if you have an occasion coming up which calls for glamour, with a little know-how and some practice, you can look red carpet ready in no time. So, here you go, false eyelashes 101.

• Purchase a set of false eyelashes. You will need eyelash glue, a pair of tweezers and a small pair of scissors. Fantasia sells wonderful eyelashes as well as the adhesive to apply them.
• Trim the lashes to fit your eyes. Hold the strip of lashes up to your eye. If they are a little longer than your lash line, use your scissors to trim the edges.
• Apply eyeshadow primer to cover your entire eyelid from the lash line up to the brow-bone. The primer helps the glue adhere.
• Place a line of lash adhesive on the back of your hand. Allow it to set for a few seconds to get tacky. (follow instructions included with the adhesive)
• Using your tweezers, glide a strip of lashes in the glue. Make sure the glue is totally covering the edge.
• Place the strip onto your eye as close to the natural lash line as possible. Press it in to place, pushing down on the edges.
• After you are sure it’s firmly attached, repeat with the other eye.
• Use a cotton swab dipped in eye makeup remover to clean any glue around the eye area.

Now, for some finishing touches,,,

• After applying your foundation or powder to your face, add light brown eyeshadow to just the lid. You can use whatever color you like but brown works for all skin tones.
• Add a deeper complementary shadow into the crease of your eye to create some depth and definition. Blend the shadow upward and outward toward your brow-bone.
• Use a black eyeliner or ink lining pen to line your top lashes, filling in any gap between your natural lashes and the false eyelashes
• For the cat-eye look, extend the liner just slightly past the outer corner of your eye, extending it upward.
• Apply a coat of black mascara to your eyelashes. Apply the mascara to both the fake lashes and your natural lashes to help them blend together.
• Choose a deep red lipstick and matching lip liner. Avoid brick reds which make your teeth look yellow and your skin sallow. Instead pick true reds or blue reds.
• Line your lips and fill in with lipstick using a lip-brush for through application. Add a dab of clear gloss in the center of your bottom lip. Smack your lips together to spread the gloss.
• Keep your cheeks bare or very light. If desired, apply a pale pink or peach blush on the apples of your cheeks to complete your look.

Taking off your lashes.

Remove your lashes by using petroleum jelly or an oily eye makeup remover. This helps to dissolve the lash glue. Don’t tug or pull off the lashes or you might take some of your natural lashes off with them. Instead, apply more petroleum jelly and allow it to sit for about 30 seconds, then gently lift off the false lashes.

Don’t throw your lashes after wearing once. You should be able to wear them about three times. Place them back in their origional container so they will retain their shape.

With just a bit of practice, you will soon be the most glamorous girl around town!