The Sorta-Casual FlingThis $150 treatment is basically like a perm
for stick-straight lashes. The whole process
takes an hour, during which a technician coats
your lashes with a solution (either a perming
cream or keratin lotion) that curls, lifts, and
defines individual hairs for up to 12 weeks.Believe it or not, you naturally shed four to five
lashes every day, so around five weeks post-lift,
a good chunk of your new lashes will
have fallen out. Use an eyelash curler and
a lightweight mascara to disguise the untreated,
straighter lashes that grow in their place.PRO TIPLash Lifts
The LTRAka the secret to mile-long lashes. During your
two-hour appointment (which costs up
to $400), a specialist glues semipermanent
extensions on top of your natural lashes.
But these babies eventually fall out too, so
you’ll need to commit to monthly touch-ups.Before you book your appointment, ask your
technician what type of glue they’ll use.
Harsh ones that contain formaldehyde
can irritate your eyes, says Zaina Al-Mohtaseb,
MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
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The One-Night StandWanna be a ~little~ extra? Get individual
falsies that are long, fine, and varied in length,
and glue them along your lash line where you
want more volume. Not quite enough
for ya? Go for a classic, super-thick lash strip.“If you’re working with lash strips, take them out
of the package and wrap them around
the base of your fattest makeup brush using your
fingers,” suggests makeup artist Moises
Ramirez. “When you’re ready to put them on,
they’ll be shaped like a dome—this makes it
easier to glue the inner and outer corners down,
so they won’t pop off your eyelids.”PRO TIPFalsies
Chanel Le Volume
Révolution De Chanel, $35“Ever since I gave birth
to my daughter, my lashes
have been stumpy
and sparse. This mascara
helps beef up each lash for
a thicker, fuller finish.
It’s on the creamier side
though, so I recommend
applying it with a light
hand to keep separation
between lashes.”—CARLY CARDELLINO
VACCARO,
beauty directorShiseido ControlledChaos
MascaraInk
in Sapphire Spark, $25“This is actually the most
perfect subtle pop of blue.
Just keep in mind that
the lighter your lashes are,
the more color payoff
you’ll see. Pigment aside,
this mascara gives me solid
volume and length.”—A M A KWARTENG,
beauty assistantL’Oréal Paris Telescopic
Lengthening
& Lash by Lash Separating
Mascara, $9.50“On the weekends,
I go next-level, but
come Monday morning,
I tend to gravitate
toward the no-makeup
makeup vibe.
That’s why this is my
go-to—it makes my lashes
look way longer and thicker
but still natural.”—RUBY BUDDEMEYER,
beauty editorCovergirl Lash Blast
Active Mascara, $9.50“I’ll apply six coats and
never get a clump or
spider-looking lash. It takes
a sec to dry, but once it
does, it doesn’t flake or
smudge, no matter how
many sweaty, get-me-out-of-
here clubs I wear it in.”—CHLOE METZGER,
senior beauty editorMaybelline New York
Snapscara, $8“I need a mascara to go
on fast and last for an entire
day—no smearing or
smudging—and come off
with my regular cleanser
(because I’m never going to
actually use a makeup
remover). Snapscara checks
all the boxes.”—LAUREN BALSAMO,
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