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8 Steps to Perfect Eyelash Extensions

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The following step-by-step for applying eyelash extensions was provided by NovaLash EyeLash Extensions. Step 1. Apply under-eye stickers When applying under eye stickers/gel patches, you should avoid placing the sticker too close to the eye. The sticker should be placed over the lower lashes, about 3-4 millimeters from the lower lash line. Check lids from below to ensure upper and lower lids form a seal with no gaps. Step 2. Choose extensions Always use at least three different lengths of extensions that range from 6 mm to 14 mm in length. It is best to use 8 mm lash extensions in the inner corners of the eye to avoid avoid an artificial clownlike look. It is also important to use 8 mm extensions all across the eye, between the longer extensions to create a thick lash line. Failure to mix in short extensions results in empty gaps that make the long extensions look similar to spider legs. For a dramatic look, opt for the thickest (0.25mm) curly extensions. Finer extensions cr...

How Will Meghan Markle Wear Her Makeup at the Royal Wedding?

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As more  details emerge  about the royal wedding—from the cake flavor to the guest list to the performers—one aspect still entirely unknown? The bride's makeup look. Thankfully, the closer we get to May 19, the more clues come forward. Read on for a few educated guesses on which route the future Duchess will choose for the big day. She'll go natural and classic. Lydia Sellers, Markle's makeup artist who worked with her from 2015-2017, said in a recent  People  interview  that she thinks Markle "will go with a classic, timeless look similar to what we have seen her wear lately." She elaborated: "Natural, dewy-looking skin, with her freckles peeking through, a sheer pink lip and a daytime smoky eye with beautiful volume in her lashes." GETTY IMAGES She'll stick to her old favorites. Through the years, Markle has gone on record saying she loves a number of cult-favorite beauty products. Her list, according to  past press interview...

ROSE GOLD MAKEUP LOOK OF LOVE

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ROMANCE TAKES OVER WITH THE ROSE GOLD MAKEUP LOOK The soft glow of rose gold creates a modern, romantic and unexpected touch – for an unforgettably luminous, super feminine look. WHIMSICAL EYE Using the shimmery shades of The City Kits™ All-In-One Eye & Cheek Palette in Pink Edge, create a luminous rose gold eyeshadow look by applying color from the eyelid to the brow bone. Shade in lid with a softer color and contour at the crease and line with a darker shade. THE CITY KITS™ ALL-IN-ONE EYE & CHEEK PALETTE SHOP NOW BRIGHTEN UP Create eye-opening impact with the illuminating pigments of the Lasting Drama® light Eyeliner pencil in Starlight Gold. Apply the liner along the upper lash line and along the bottom eye line. For extra eye-brightening effect, line the pencil along the inner corners of the eye. LASTING DRAMA® LIGHT EYELINER PENCIL SHOP NOW HIGHLIGHT AND REFLECT Illuminate your lo...

HOW TO MAKE YOUR EYELASH EXTENSIONS LAST LONGER

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For those of you who have had  eyelash extensions , you know how tough it can be to properly follow all of the post-care instructions. Some eyelash specialists warn against  getting facials , using oils (cleansers included!), hitting the steam room, or sleeping on your face—in other words, everything we  love  to do. By now we have been told so many dos and don’ts that we’re confused as hell. This confusion led us to reach out to Gloria Ting, owner of  Beverly Hills Lashes , and celebrity lash artist Yris Palmer (he counts Kylie Jenner as a client), owner of  Star Lashes . The two of them gave us some guidance on how to properly care for lash extensions, what products to avoid, and best practices for cleansing. Thank ’em later for keeping your lashes looking top-notch. THE ONE TIME OILS AND MASCARA AREN’T YOUR FRIENDS: “You should avoid all oil-based products. Don’t let moisture-rich products get onto your lashes—heavy creams or anything oil-bas...