For many of us putting on mascara is a rocket science! It’s simple, I mean, just remove your mascara wand from the tube, flick, flick again, look appraisingly in the mirror, take a selfie, and put the wand back in the tube. And if you think that is difficult then – lazy girl alert!
Anyway, as the time pass by our usual flick-and-go routine can’t help but make us feel as if we’re missing on something. Maybe unique ways of applying mascara technique? So read ahead and find a great way to dramatize your eyes and other tips and tricks to follow this mascara application experience… You never know you could just be a few steps away from changing your mascara look forever.
1. The best way to get those curly lashes is to curl your lashes once before applying mascara and once after the mascara has dried. It is hands-down, the most impactful way to make them legit long and fluttery fringe. To make lashes look extra thick, it’s best to dab and puff the lashes with translucent powder before applying the mascara.
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2. It’s best not to coat the mascara brush in a pumping action since it allows the air to flow into the tube and along with it air borne bacteria into the tube. Coat the wand in one go and apply, first in a downward motion the top lashes by keeping your eyes closed and then open them and coat in one direction from left to right and then from right to left. For the lower lashes do a zig zag motion from right to left and then left to right. This is exactly how I do and I love it!
Tip: To prevent further clumps, wipe off that excess mascara on a tissue paper.
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3. For most of us applying a single coat of mascara is our only move. But you can add that extra “oomph” by wiggling it. Yes, open your eyes wide and wiggle your top lashes’ tip with a mascara. Remember, only the top and not to the whole of lashes. Let it dry completely. Once done, wiggle your mascara through the entire body of the lashes—that is from the roots to the tip of your lashes. The extra mascara at the tips lifts your lashes outward and lengthens them, which adds on to the glamour of your eyes. A well-defined base, what else do we need?
4. Another way to apply mascara is by closing your eyes and holding it tight at one corner, (just like when you are applying an eyeliner.) Now take the mascara and pull it outward from the down lashes. Thereafter open your eyes and carefully apply mascara from bottom to the top lashes. Now go for another round (for that fluttering look, always coat your lashes thrice ) and apply it in a zig-zag motion. Once done, keep eyes closed for at least 15 to 30 seconds and let your mascara dry up. For those sexy, super-defined look, comb yourlashes to get rid of clumps.
5. If, on the other hand, you’re going for trendy eye look, our favourite too, then opt for the colored mascaras — we’re talking greens, purples, orange and wine reds — a bit tricky to pull off but once done, it looks gorgeous. In case you have decided to rock this look, just swipe on your blue mascara and then apply a strip of dark falsies on top — you can skip your smokey eyes effect too.
Perfect for the day-to-night look, a simple flick of mascara can change your look forever. Do let us know if you will be trying out the effect in the comment box below!