Beauty Bites
Lashing Out
Long lush lashes are considered a sign of femininity in some cultures till date, little wonder, most women globally crave long luscious eyelashes and spend so much money on eyelash products, extensions and enhancements. Correct eyelash care regime and makeup application is vital, to ensuring a flawless ultra-feminine look.
Luscious Eyelash Care Regime
· Stop Using so many product: In order to grow your lashes you have to abstain or cut down on the products you clamp on your lashes daily. The more mascara you use, the more weak your lashes and their tendency fall out.
· Moisture/Condition your lashes. A great way to condition your lashes is by using oil, for instance castor oil. Ensure you use a light hand when applying the oil, bearing in mind any allergies you may have
· Use the right Mascara: Using the right mascara can spruce up your lashes almost instantaneously. If your lashes are scanty, use a voluminizing mascara or if you crave instant length, use a lengthening mascara that allows for add-ons that will elongate your lashes.
· False lashes: False lashes are a great way to create temporary volume for a special event. The key to finding a natural looking set of lashes is to find one that is the same length or only a little longer than your natural lashes, but that adds volume. You'll need an eyelash glue (dark lashed Latinas beware: purchase a glue that dries dark for the most unnoticeable finish) and the lashes.
· Eyelash extensions: Eyelash extensions provide the false lash look without the hassle and for a longer period of time, but it comes with a hefty price tag. Eyelash extensions last up to a month or longer, depending on the expertise of your lash stylish and your care regime.
Applying makeup to your lashes either fauz or natural can be tricky, as any mistake can result in disaster. Here are some simple eyelash makeup application tips that you just can’t fail with.
Eyelash Makeup Applications Tricks
#1. Choose first a quality mascara that has volume and lengthening qualities, then apply with your brush starting from the base. Wriggle or roll your wand so that the bristles can catch as many lashes as possible, then pull toward the tips. This causes your lashes to be fully stretched out.
#2. Recoating twice for natural lashes is great but for faux lashes no more than three coats so as not to have heavy clumpy looking lashes. For both natural or faux ensure each layer is completely dry before recoating.
#3. After drying, brush through with a lash brush that isn’t dipped in mascara to separate lashes and remove clumps.
#4. Eye lashers curlers are perfect for opening the eyes, adding volume and making your lashes appear longer
The potency of lipstick!
Every girl child has at a point in her childhood, sneaked into mummy
or auntie’s room and smeared on precious lipsticks and then is perplexed because
it doesn't look as good on her as it does on mummy; but she shrug her little
shoulders and moves on with same lipstick on.
Some ladies still apply the little
girl’s philosophy, to wearing lipstick today, they believe if it is good on
Genevieve or Beyonce, then surely, it must be good on them, even though the truth
is glaring at them from the mirror.
Lipstick is one cosmetic that if applied
properly, is so potent ,that it can tease the senses to distraction. So ladies!
Follow these style tips and I guarantee, you will stop traffic and make your
special one sit up and take notice!
Matte – this lipstick has more texture and less shine so it
particularly great for youth , teenagers and those with wide lips.
Crème - great lipstick with
a perfect balance of texture and shine,
it’s terrific for all ladies apart from
teenagers.
Gloss – this is perfect for the teenage girl but works best for
older ladies as a top coat for your crème or matte lipsticks or your aim is
nude makeup.
Tips
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Not all shades
of lipstick is good for you, for black skinned ladies the shades of peach,
caramel, pink, honey, red, champagne ice, violet and mauve colors are great for
us. For lip liners we should stick to shades of berry, wine, rich brown, ruby,
pink and hot chocolate.
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Exfoliate your
lips at least once in two weeks.
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Always line your
lips with the shade of lip liner, closest to your lipstick shade.
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For bold lips
shades like red, orange or deep pink,make sure your eye makeup is very light.
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For pout lips
apply liner just beyond your natural lip liner.
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Wear bold
shades of lipsticks for night events and pale or light shades for daywear.
·
Invest in
quality lipsticks that contains vitamin c, very little lead, sunscreen, and
aloe.
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For best lip
make up, invest in quality lip brushes, but if you don’t have presently ,you
cam make do with your fingers.
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Remember your
lipstick makes or break the outfit