Nothing says “a girl in love” like a bride who bats her eyelashes on her wedding day. That’s why the beauty secret weapon award goes to … drum roll, please… the false eye lashes!
According to celebrity makeup artist, Christian Zamora, “no bride should be without false eyelashes, be they strips, half strips or individuals. Lashes make the eyes pop in photographs, and we all want to see the love and joy in the bride’s eyes.”
He recommends Sephora Flirt-It Lash Duo because you have control of the length and fit of the lash to make it complement your natural blinks.
Before deciding if you would be a good candidate for false lashes, you should wear them around for a trial run. Yes, lashes are exactly like a new pair of heels — you’ve got to break them in! Or, in this case, break your eyes in. At first, lashes can feel annoying and big if you’re not used to wearing them, but like most things you wear for the first time, you get used to them after a while.
In case you want to practice yourself before you wear them on the big day, here’s how you can apply false lashes:
1. Examine the lash band. Decide whether or not it will comfortably stay on your lid. You can trim the band to make it fit any way you like.
2. Check the adhesive. Some lashes come with adhesive strips already on the band, while others come with it in a tube. If yours comes separately in liquid form, use a small toothpick or bobby pin to help you apply the glue to the lash band. Allow the adhesive to sit for a few seconds before applying.
3. Apply the lashes by holding the lash band inward, making it curve to the shape of your lid. Apply it as close as possible to your natural lashes, but not on the lashes themselves. If you are using individual lashes, apply them to the outer portion of your lash line first, then work your way inward.
4. After the glue has dried and the lashes are firmly in place, you can add another coat of mascara, and eye liner to make the lashes blend in.
People who have never worn lashes are sometimes concerned that taking them off is painful! Put your fears aside: it does not hurt! Eyelash glue is not permanent or hard. In fact, it is more like a tacky glue that has just enough adhesive to keep your lashes secure and stable through extensive wear, while still making removal an easy and pleasant experience.
One of the reasons you should consider wearing false lashes on your wedding day is for dramatic and noticeable eye beauty, yes, but also for the practical purpose of avoiding a messy and ugly spectacle: runny mascara! With false lashes, you don’t need to wear much mascara, if any at all. Your eyes will show beautifully in photos, adding the extra bridal sparkle to your overall look.
To be perfectly honest, there’s not much more you can do to feel prettier and girlier on your wedding day (other than wear a good bra or a rockin’ heel). So slap on the lashes and blink your way into happily ever after!
