Red Carpet Beauty Secret #1: False Eyelashes (Do It At Home)

One of the wonderful perks of covering Hollywood is the amazing makeup experts who help get you "all dolled up" for events like last night's People Choice Awards or the upcoming Golden Globes.

I never zone out during these makeup sessions, and even take notes. Yet, there is one thing I can never seem to do at home: Put on false eyelashes. If you even mess up a little bit, you get that wonky eyed look that Mary Tyler Moore made fun of during a famous episode of her series.

Yet, nothing says glamour for your special event than a set of luscious lashes. Individual false lashes are one way to go, or you can master an easier way, which is the lash strip. I asked Linda Tical, celebrity lash stylist and owner of Goddess Lashes  who recommends these 4 simple steps to applying lash strips:

Step 1: Measure your lashes and trim

Before applying glue, measure to ensure lashes are the correct length for your eye. Trim accordingly. Always trim from the outer end and not the inner.

You want the length of the lash to just fall short of the natural length of your eyes. This will prevent the lash from poking the inner corner of the eye.

Step 2: Apply glue

Apply a sufficient amount of glue to the entire band of the lash concentrating more glue on both ends, so it has a longer hold.

Make sure that you allow time for the glue to dry before applying it onto your lash. Wait 10-20 seconds, so that the glue becomes tacky. This will make your application a lot easier!

Step 3: Applying Lashes

You can apply them with a pair of tweezers (holding it from the middle of the lash) or with your hands. It might be easier to start with tweezers. Gently place lashes on top of or as close as possible to your natural lash line. Secure lash by pushing down the lash towards your lash line. Using a Q-tip helps. Try not to move the lash too much. Give it time to set.

Step 4: Last touch

After the glue has tried, go over your lash line with eyeliner to cover any holes or glue. Enjoy!

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