Alright so, who doesn't want to have insanely gorgeous lush lashes? You'd have to be nuts to deny it! Lashes are the few wanted hairs on the face that make a dramatic difference in a good way. We all try mascara after mascara and even on occasion, pull out the falsies to give us a huge boost in lash volume and length. But...what about those days when false lashes are a little too glamorous for jean and T-shirt days? Find out how to have lush lashes with the one's you were born with!
The "Look":
So, besides a really good mascara, what are the other measures we can take to have luscious lashes? Learn step by step instructions on how to make it happen!
1. Apply eye liner as close to your lashes as possible. This will make it appear as if you have more lashes growing at the base! You can also apply liner (directly from pencil or with an angled liner brush) to the upper inner rim of the lashes where your eyelashes grow. You can achieve that by looking up and simply following the natural shape of the eye. The picture above is a perfect example.
2. Buy a good mascara according to the length of your lashes. If you have long lashes, find a large brush. If you have shorter lashes, you want to stay away from large brushes and find smaller brush wands.
3. When buying a mascara read the labels. Not all are for volume and not all are for lengthening. The majority only tackle one job and not both (however they do exist). Keep in mind that volumizing mascaras almost always contain something that might make your lashes look "clumpy" so correct application is key to having volumized lashes that look natural.
4. If it is length that you seek, look for mascaras that create "tubes"around the lashes. These help you build layer upon layer till your lashes are at desired length.
5. When applying mascara, start at the base of the lash. Slightly wiggle the wand back and forth as you move in an upwards motion. Continue to do so till you get desired effect. Remember to get the tiny hairs on the inner corner of the eye and the longer lashes on the otter corner of the eye. That will help make your eye look even bigger!
The "Products":
Volumizing Mascaras
Brand new to the American market, Fairy Drops The Scandal Queen is a volumizing mascara that adds lashes so lush it claims to make you look like a doll! With a unique patented brush from Japan, it coats even the tiniest of hairs with fiber to create the doll effect! 24
Definitely on my list of favorites, Anastasia's Lash Lifting Mascara gives you that perfect volume look you love without the stiff lashes you hate. It is ophthalmologist tested and hypoallergenic! $22
Lengthening Mascaras
Blinc is the perfect lengthening mascara for those ladies who have "running" problems. I have encountered many women who have watery eyes and succumb to wearing water-proof mascara every day. The problem is that after prolonged use of water proof mascaras you will begin to lose your lashes! With the removal of the water proof mascara you lose tons of tiny hairs. With this mascara, although water RESISTANT, it is removed with warm water and light pressure. What more could you ask for?! $24
Givenchy's Phenomeneyes is only for the daring! Perfect for all lenths of lashes, this little silicone sphere creates long lenthy lashes with only a couple of stokes! It lengthens and curls leaving those lashes longer than ever! $28
Lengthening & Volumizing
This is my #1 choice in mascaras! I don't think I have ever had that many compliments with any other. People would stop to ask me if I had false lashes on at least 2-3 a DAY! It works perfectly for lashes of all lengths as the bush tapers at the end providing perfect application even in the tiniest of hairs! (comes in black and brown) $26
Diorshow is one of the well know mascaras that not only add a fist full of lashes but tons of length as well! It is one that I use often when doing make up on clients! $24.50
Lash Treatments
Lash treatments can be a huge help when wanting something a little more longer lasting. There are all sorts of treatments to stimulate lash growth. They are available in clinical and natural formulas.
Peter Thomas Roth has one of the best selling lash enhancers on the market today! "Lashes To Die For" is created to dramatically increase the appearance of lash length, thickness, and fullness in only 4 to 8 weeks! $125
Meet Tarte's all natural lash enhancer "Multipleye". It is said to increase lash length by 152%, visually boost volume by 638%, and contains a nice blend of soy and amino acids! Just apply daily and cha-cha-cha-chia! $65
Talika Lipocils Expert gives you the best of both worlds! It offers a sponge tip applicator for the root of your hair and a spoolie brush to completely cover every lash to the tip! This product will not only offer lengthier lashes but darker and curvier ones too! What a dream come true! $55
The "Point":
I remember when I was kid how much of a thief I was. I mean a down right lieing thief. I would steal anything from watches, to candy, to money. Anything that I thought was valuable to me. Anyone who knows me personally knows, that I LOVE sweets. I mean any type. So you can only imagine me as a kid! On one occasion, by brother decided that he wanted to start selling candy. By this time I was about 7 or 8 years old and broke. The only money I had was for impoverished kids that I would save in a yellow barrel. At the end of the month I would bring it to church and the kid with the most money won a beautiful prize. Quite frankly I can also be very competitive so the thought of me taking money put of the barrel was not an option. However, my brother had a barrel too and he didn't seem to mind losing and I didn't mind watching him lose. (Pause. I must say, I am in shock at how insanely horrible I was at such a young age! My poor family! haha! Un-pause.) So while he was taking a shower or off somewhere reading an Archie, I would slither into his room and steel the money for the impoverished children. Then I'd wait a few hours and go back to his room and offer up what I had stolen in return for an Air Head, a Blow-pop, Nerds, or Lemon Heads. I wish I could say that I felt bad for doing it but I didn't. I enjoyed every last bite...till the day I was confronted. I looked up to my brother more than anyone and I felt so ashamed the day he asked me about the missing money. I eventually confessed and never stole from him again. The relief and satisfaction from knowing my secret was out and I couldn't get away with it any longer, overpowered the sweet tangy flavor of candy. I was free.
Addictions come in many different shapes and sizes. They know nothing but lost broken hearts looking for consolation from something besides the truth. They seek out to steal, kill, and destroy. They are predators.
Time after time we have all seen the devastating effects of drugs, alcohol, sex, food, and various other things that have consumed the lives of many. I myself have experienced and known the hold that addiction can have and hope was the last thing on my mind. I found myself caught in a web of shame and guilt. I was afraid for people to know what I was dealing with and I bought into the lie that I was all alone. I was slowly but surely spiraling out of control and I even began to pull others down with me without realizing it. It was much bigger than pennies that I had stolen from my brother. No I was blind to everything, even God. I had grown up in the church and "knew" the truth of God's word but I had never grabbed hold of it and accepted it as as my own. I remember the day I made the confession to a leader in the church. It was through that confession that I began to feel the grasp of my addiction begin to loosen up. Through the process, I was constantly being bombarded with thoughts that I needed this addiction to make it, to survive. That I would never be able to get better and that it would one day lead me to an even worse behavior and cause me to lose my life. I was terrified however I continued to fight against my addiction knowing that one day I would win. Confession was the first step, however drawing close to Jesus was the biggest. I had to make a choice to forget everything I once deemed as "normal" and go after the craziest adventure of my life. I knew that the only way for me to find my life was to get rid of the one I currently had. So there, at the edge of the cliff I closed my eyes...and jumped. I went to missionary school and went to several countries where I encountered some of the most poorest yet amazing people ever, I met and married the man of my dreams, and I started my own company out of donated make up and a dream. I am free today and I owe it all to Jesus. It was not easy, and I may have stumbled, even fallen, wanted to throw in the towel and give up. But the fighting was worth it cause today I feel like the heavy weight champion of the world.
Everyday I make a conscience decision to chose truth over a the lie that I need something other than Jesus to make me feel good, or release stress, and even make me feel powerful and in control. I am constantly bombarded with images that remind me of who I was, but with that Jesus sweeps in with his truth and redirects me to the truth of who I am in Him and who I am today.
"Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses them and renounces them finds mercy." Proverbs 28:13
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James 5:15-17
"Then you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free."
John 8:31-33
There is power and healing in confession! I have known this to be true time and time again and will hold tight to this truth for the rest of my life. I confess everything to two amazing people in my life on a daily basis. Jesus and my God sent husband. Between them both I am only getting better at identifying the truth and rejecting the lies. With truth comes freedom and when you are free...you are nothing less that LIMITLESS.
