Methods to Clear Your False Lashes, Based on Make-up Artists

Magnificence editor standing apart, I am most likely the final particular person you need to take false eyelash recommendation from. I am actually not good at making use of them. Do not get me flawed, I really like a great dramatic lash, however the software course of is one thing I’ve had a tough time mastering. That mentioned, I solely actually put on falsies when a good friend or make-up artist is generously making use of them or when I’ve hours upon hours to prepare for an occasion and may actually focus.

That does not imply I do not respect a great hack to assist prolong the lifetime of my falsies. The variety of occasions I’ve come dwelling after one too many drinks and simply ripped them off solely to search out them within the trash within the morning is simply too many to rely. Now that the at-home order is in full impact, I am utilizing this time to not solely learn to apply eyelashes however to additionally to offer those I personal a great cleansing.

I reached out to 2 New York Metropolis-based make-up artists Meghan Nguy and Tommy Make-up for tips about easy methods to delay the lifetime of false lashes, and after chatting with them, I noticed the three-step course of is fairly easy.

1. Take away the glue.

All the time begin off by eradicating any extra glue that’s nonetheless on the lash band. “A simple approach to do that is by grabbing a tweezer and gently choosing off any of the glue which will nonetheless be on the band,” Nguy tells Attract. After I did this, I grabbed my trusty Tweezerman Slant Tweezer and meticulously pulled off dried lash glue from the lashes. It was so satisfying.

2. Clear the lashes.

“For those who’ve utilized somewhat mascara to your lashes when you had your false lashes on, I like to make use of a clear spooley dipped in micellar water and slowly comb the lashes out. Micellar water will assist break down the mascara, guaranteeing each final little bit of it’s eliminated out of your falsies,” says Nguy.

Tommy additionally suggests coating a cotton swab with micellar water and gently rubbing it in opposition to the lashes, ensuring you see all of the mascara and glue because it comes off.

For each these strategies, I used Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleaning Water All-in-1 as a result of, in response to New York Metropolis-based dermatologist, Mona Gohara, it is an amazing choice for delicate pores and skin, so in that case — it is mild sufficient for my lashes — plus, it is solely $eight and also you get quite a bit of it.

3. Dry them off.

When drying off your lashes, Nguy stresses ensuring you are utilizing the suitable towel. All the time use a lintless towel or, in my case, I like to make use of a paper towel. If you’re drying, gently press down onto the lashes, however not too arduous — you do not need to mess up the form of the lash. (Personally, I’d not use cotton rounds as a result of the fabric can capsule off onto the lash, which may be tremendous annoying to pick.)

Tommy additionally suggests conserving the field that your lashes had been initially bought in in case you are planning to re-wear them. This ensures their cleanliness and permits them to maintain their form. When you comply with these three suggestions, identical to that, you will have two good-as-new false lashes able to go for the following time you put on them.

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