PMM Archives: Plus Size Beauty: How to Apply False Eyelashes

Originally published PLUS Model Magazine 5/01/2008

Sometimes the occasion calls for a little extra something… like, say false eyelashes. If you want the most natural of false lashes, then I suggest either individuals or individual knot-free flares. Applying them might be a little bit tricky, but once you have got the hang of it… well, then it’s really a piece of cake!

Putting them on one by one:

You will probably need no more than three or four on the outer corner of your eyes. You will need to stop either at the center of your lash line or before. The only way you can tell is by knowing what your lashes look like. I prefer to have a coat of mascara on before I start so that I can easily blend the falsies in with the second coat.

Begin with the longest length first. In order to keep it all even on both sides, I alternate eyes. For my own eyes, I need two of the medium on the ends and one or two of the short, close to the center. I am placing them either between lashes on attaching them to a natural lash, so that they have somewhere to grip. In order for the glue to grasp, you must give it a few seconds to air dry and become tacky, once you have dipped the lash into the glue. Then you will be ready to attach it successfully to your lashes!

If they don’t look like they are naturally intensified by the time you are finished, it is probably because your own may be very short. Then you should probably try a full strip of the most natural looking ones you can find!

Putting them on all at once:

Firstly, you must measure the strip lashes against your own to make sure that they are not too long. If necessary cut the excess from the outer end. Squeeze a little bit of glue onto the back of your hand. Dip the edge on the lash into the glue form end to end and blow on it to help make it a little bit tacky.

With your fingers or tweezers, or a lash applicator, pick up the lashes and place them along your own lashes close to the roots. Make sure that you do not leave a space of skin between your lashes and the fake ones… it will all look wrong!!! Push & hold the lashes into place with the slanted end of an orange stick. They should be dry within a minute.

When the glue is dry, blend your lashes with the fake ones by applying mascara. You will also have to hide the base of the false lashes. The way to do this is to line your eyes with a black eyeliner, literally tickling the base of the lashes.

Taking them off:

To remove them safely I use an oil-free eye makeup remover to loosen up the glue, so that I can easily pull the off. You do not want to sleep with them, and of course all good girls never sleep with their makeup anyway! If you attempt to pull them off without dissolving the glue and your mascara, you will risk removing your own lashes.

The Tools:

•    False Eye Lashes – either strip or individuals
•    False eyelash glue
•    Mascara
•    Eyeliner
•    Eyelash Curler
•    Tweezers
•    A mirror
•    Eyemakeup remover
•    Patience
•    A steady hand

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About Natalie Monet, Editorial Assistant

Originally from Central Pennsylvania, Natalie began her pursuit of modeling when she entered the Torrid House of Dreams Model Search and was chosen as one of the winners. Natalie is now following her dreams in the Big Apple and is a plus-size model with Images Management. She has worked with clients such as Ashley Stewart, Hips and Curves, and Qristyl Frazier.She's also a familiar face on the runway, walking in BET's Rip The Runway and Full Figured Fashion Week. Natalie is proud to be part of the PLUS family where she can help to spread the message of empowerment to women every where and the message of self love.