Video how-to: lengthen those lashes

16 Jan 2011 05:00 AM | Posted by bh'sCarli

We know, it may sound crazy to say that there is actually a technique to applying mascara, but it’s true, beauties! And if you ask us, you’re only better off knowing what it is!

Watch as Deb divulges the secret to fabulous lashes…

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What’s your mascara application trick?

Member Comments (49)

Posted by: bebeautiful34 (Australia)

I tilt my head back whilst applying, and that seems to stop getting mascara all over my eyelids. I've also tried holding a business card over the eyelids whilst applying and that also stops getting mascara on my skin.

Posted on: January 09, 2011 (Jan 9, 2011 10:23pm)

Posted by: DxDx (Australia)

Because I have really thin lashes, I wriggle my mascara into the base of them a few times without actually brushing out my lashes, to build up volume. Then, when I am happy with the amount of volume, I brush them out so I have heaps thick lashes with are still fluttery at the tips.

Posted on: January 10, 2011 (Jan 10, 2011 2:32pm)

Posted by: Cassxoxo (Australia)

I slowly blink down on the brush while pushing the brush up the first few times, then do the wiggling action, and then focus on the ends of my eyelashes.

Posted on: January 17, 2011 (Jan 17, 2011 2:24pm)

Posted by: Rellio (Australia)

For some reason I have trouble with Mascara going all over my eyelids when applying - makes life hard if your wearing eyeshadow. I have found that a thinner wand reduces this, but my fave mascaras (Dior and YSL) both have thick bushy wands so I resort to cleaning up with a cotton bud.
Will try tilting head back and see if that works!

Posted on: January 17, 2011 (Jan 17, 2011 4:14pm)

Posted by: pepsilid (Member since 2007, Australia)

I have tried, but I just can't apply mascara with my mouth shut too!

Posted on: January 17, 2011 (Jan 17, 2011 8:48pm)

Posted by: Jannz (Australia)

I look down slighlty and then do the zigag motion. I also take time to get right into the fine hairs in the inner eye with the tip, and hold my brush vertically to do the bottom lash line.

Posted on: January 18, 2011 (Jan 18, 2011 6:11pm)

Posted by: Noddingviolet ()

I have thin lashes so I find using a primer first works really well. The primer is white and goes on first to lengthen each lash. The mascara goes over the top and the result is thick, long gorgeous lashes and no smudging! Some primers come with the mascara but I have seen them sold seperately.

Posted on: January 21, 2011 (Jan 21, 2011 8:47am)

Posted by: Ellie0509 (Australia)

thanks for the tips, its great to learn new things everyday! Will try out the mascara as shown in the video later when my old one finishes...

Posted on: January 21, 2011 (Jan 21, 2011 9:25pm)

Posted by: Elunia (Australia)

Thanks for the video Deb! I've been applying mascara like that but also with a looking down motion as I wiggle the brush :)

Posted on: January 30, 2011 (Jan 30, 2011 9:14pm)

Posted by: Mdy_118 (Australia)

Thx for da vid!

Posted on: February 09, 2011 (Feb 9, 2011 10:00pm)

Posted by: Beautybabe111 (Australia)

I always curl my lashes first, and then wipe my mascara wand on a tissue. After doing that I apply it in a wriggling motion, I find that the tissue trick really works stops me getting any clumps!

Posted on: February 12, 2011 (Feb 12, 2011 9:12pm)

Posted by: Discomilk (Australia)

I always tilt my head back so I don't get mascara on my eyelids :P I find when i use a wriggling motion it can clump up a bit because i have thick lashes, so i hate to use a straight motion to then seperate them and even them out. I love rimmel and benifit mascara! I don't mind maybeline... I only like their first mascara which is great lash (the pink bottle mascara with the green top).

Posted on: April 23, 2011 (Apr 23, 2011 10:09pm)

Posted by: Alicerose (Australia)

I use the 'wiggle' technique, and comb my eyelashes out after to ensure im clump free!

Posted on: April 30, 2011 (Apr 30, 2011 2:20pm)

Posted by: Blondie58 (Australia)

Thanks for that I need all the help I can get,,,,,

Posted on: April 30, 2011 (Apr 30, 2011 7:49pm)

Posted by: Zimmy (Australia)

ive tryd to do that it works pretty good!! andive got that mascaraaa

Posted on: May 15, 2011 (May 15, 2011 5:35pm)

Posted by: Zeynep1 (Australia)

thanks this looks like it and really help people out

Posted on: May 29, 2011 (May 29, 2011 3:03pm)

Posted by: Hailee_x (Australia)

I tried 'training' myself not to open my mouth when putting on my mascara. I kinda failed. lol
I like to curl my lashes before and do the 'wiggling' motion. Pretty impressed with the stiletto range, love the stiletto liquid eyeliner.

Posted on: May 31, 2011 (May 31, 2011 2:35pm)

Posted by: Spunkx (Australia)

Great video Deb, this is very similar to how I already apply my mascara. I find that when I take more time and attention to getting the wand right at the base of my lashes, the better the results that I can achieve.

Posted on: June 03, 2011 (Jun 3, 2011 10:18am)

Posted by: Anita87 (Australia)

Thanks!

Posted on: July 06, 2011 (Jul 6, 2011 5:15pm)

Posted by: hakky4eva (Australia)

had to watch this again. its smart

Posted on: July 22, 2011 (Jul 22, 2011 11:21pm)

Posted by: Kayla Beauty (Australia)

Thank you <3

Posted on: July 23, 2011 (Jul 23, 2011 12:22am)

Posted by: Gorjus (Australia)

thanks for the video, i am hopeless at mascara. I zig zag from the base of my lashes but find it very hard. I end up a black mess on my eyes. My lashes are teeny and wish they were longer. I recently purchased Great Lash Mascara and love it.Your eyelashes Deb looked magnificently long before applying mascara - you lucky girl. :)

Posted on: July 27, 2011 (Jul 27, 2011 12:59pm)

Posted by: Snowbun (Australia)

I use the Clinique High Impact mascara and I always sort of "wipe" the excess mascara on the side of the tube to eliminate clumping. It's a good trick I got from my sister.

Posted on: August 23, 2011 (Aug 23, 2011 5:18pm)

Posted by: theoryworkbook (Australia)

i prefer lengthen lashes with dense thich mascara, rather than wear fake lashes, a girl in my class always wear long eyelashes and they look sof fake ... come on, it's a class, don't have to wear heavy make up like that.

Posted on: September 08, 2011 (Sep 8, 2011 1:37pm)

Posted by: Edeline (Australia)

thanks for the vid.
ahh, what would i do without these tips !

Posted on: October 05, 2011 (Oct 5, 2011 6:40pm)