Lengthen your Lashes without Extensions
If you read my story about my first time trying out lash extensions and how I have decided not to go down that beauty road, then you probably know I am on the lookout for other lash enhancing options. There are actually two I know of that I have yet to try, but they are definitely worth knowing about to see if you would want to try them out yourself.
There are ways to lengthen your lashes without getting eyelash extensions. (Photo: Makeup Geek)
What is the big deal with lashes anyways? Well, we all know with a great mascara you can make your eyes pop, and it takes you from that tired, dull look to one where your eyes look bright and bigger. Bigger eyes makes a face light up more and look more awake. When we feel we look better, we gain confidence and can go to that client dinner looking awake. It is a nice change from being at work all day or in your home office to putting on some great mascara and heading for a night out. It can actually help transform your mood.
Well, I have looked into which mascaras are the best for lash enhancing so you do not waste your time using 6 to 10 layers of product, when great lashes can be achieved through just 2 coats. Also, A new eyelash trend opposed to lash extensions is called the lash perm (or lash lift), which perks up your lashes and can make mascara last longer and work even better.
A lash perm is essentially a perm, but for your eyelashes. Your lashes are curled to the top of your eyelids and held in position with an adhesive. Then, the perm solution, which will make sure the eyelash keeps that shape for anywhere from 1-3 months, is applied. The entire process takes about 45 minutes and costs from $50-$80. It does not require any maintenance or have any restrictions like eyelash extensions. It does make your eyelashes looked curled enough so you do not have to even apply mascara, but if you do, your eyelashes are doubly enhanced and look like you might have even gotten those eyelash extensions.
If you still are averse to playing around too much with your lashes, use one of the best lash enhancing mascaras below and your lashes will be perky and make your eyes look brighter with no nuisance of lashes falling out or lying down with your lashes taped up for an hour.
Diorshow Pump’N’Volume Mascara is extra volumizing and comes in a squeeze tube. (Photo: Dior)
Diorshow Pump‘N’Volume Mascara is an extra volumizing mascara that gives your eyelashes a very spread out look. This mascara uses a squeeze tube too so you can squeeze just the right amount of product onto the brush, which can give your lashes that freshly applied look each time.
Lancôme’s Monsieur Big Mascara has a super thick brush. (Photo: Lancôme)
Lancôme’s Monsieur Big Mascara has a super thick brush that will leave no lash unturned. Each lash will be bold and the blackest of black and, best of all, clump-free. This mascara makes your lashes 12 times more voluminous.
It Cosmetics’ Superhero Mascara contains conditioning peptides and lash lifting polymers.
(Photo: It Cosmetics)
It Cosmetics’ Superhero Mascara not only boldens and lengthens your lashes, but it also contains conditioning peptides that keep your lashes healthy. It also uses lash lifting polymers to make you look like you have just had that fresh lash perm, but really only you know the truth.
Born and raised in the DMV, Emma Blancovich has a big appreciation for discovering things to do around town, such as new restaurants to try and supporting the local music scene by attending live shows. During the week she is an editor for trade associations, but on the weekends you can find her hiking up trails with the latest fitness gadgets then getting ready for a night out using the latest beauty and health products.
