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by Shirley Bragg
for About.com

How To Curl and Lengthen Your Lashes

Since we can't all be blessed with long lashes, thank goodness mascara can make it look as if we were. Here is a very simple method of applying mascara for every day wear.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required:  5 minutes

Here's How:

1.   Draw wand out of mascara tube and remove excess on a piece of paper towel. Too much mascara will cause clumping.

2.   Hold wand horizontally and slowly twirl as you move the brush from the roots to the tips. The twirling of the wand is very important to start the curling of the lashes.

3.   To set curl, hold wand and lashes together at the tips for a several seconds. This allows the mascara to "set" for a few moments.

4.   Apply second coat before the first coat has dried to avoid clumping.

5.   Apply mascara carefully to the bottom lashes, holding wand vertically. This application should be very light to avoid the spidery look.

6.   While lashes are still wet, comb through the lashes (carefully) with a lash comb to separate each lash.

Tips:

  1. Be sure to wash off your mascara each night. Not only will it smear during the night, you won't be able to apply more until your lashes are free from the old mascara.
  2. Mascara is a breeding ground for germs. Be sure to replace it every three months.
  3. Never pump the wand into the tube. This procedure only adds air to the mascara, drying it out.

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