topic Re: False eyelashes in Beauty

False eyelashes

MercysMom — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:02:23 GMT

At 54, am I too old to wear false lashes? I think they look so pretty on the beauty vloggers I watch on youtube, but most of them are at least 20 years younger than me. I don't really have any problems with my natural lashes, but the false lashes really make the eye pop. What do you think?

Re: False eyelashes

vermint — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:07:13 GMT

@MercysMom I'm 61 and I don't think you're too old at all! If I wanted to I'd certainly try them.

We need to stop thinking we're "too old" for this, that and the other. If YOU are happy with what you see in the mirror, that's all that matters!

Re: False eyelashes

willdob3 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:10:26 GMT

@MercysMom -

Age has nothing to do with it. If you like the look - go for it!

Re: False eyelashes

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:14:30 GMT

I don't think age has anything to do with it. It's just a matter of picking out the right ones and proper application.

Regardless of age, if they are way too long, way too thick and you can see white blobs of glue along your lashline, falsies won't look good.

Re: False eyelashes

febe1 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:29:36 GMT

I agree, any age can wear them if they're chosen carefully and APPLIed very well.

I could never apply them correctly, and my eyes and eyelids are way too sensitive for their weight. No matter how light. Although they can look fantastic.

You might want to have them applied at the salon the first time for good results and education.

Re: False eyelashes

2blonde — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:59:44 GMT

I think it's fine if you want to try them. In my own case, my lashes are still fairly long, but they are so much thinner now. I used to be able to just dye them black and go without mascara......I could never do that now. It doesn't matter what else I do to my face in the morning, without mascara I look positively awful! Just be aware that applying false eyelashes can be a pain, and can eventually lead to the loss of some of your own lashes from the glueing. I doubt I could see well enough now to apply them anyway!

Re: False eyelashes

febe1 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:11:23 GMT

@2blonde wrote:
I think it's fine if you want to try them. In my own case, my lashes are still fairly long, but they are so much thinner now. I used to be able to just dye them black and go without mascara......I could never do that now. It doesn't matter what else I do to my face in the morning, without mascara I look positively awful! Just be aware that applying false eyelashes can be a pain, and can eventually lead to the loss of some of your own lashes from the glueing. I doubt I could see well enough now to apply them anyway!

It's no "piece of cake" applying them, @2blonde. They make it look easy. I'm looking at Pat right now, and I notice hers are not trimmed well and obviously false. They need to be feathered nicely like your own lashes. We're not the only ones who can't apply well nor choose wisely.

Re: False eyelashes

sidsmom — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:54:00 GMT

I've heard using smaller clumps of lashes are easier & more realistic than the strip lashes. Has anyone used the clump method?

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shy bobcat — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:12:30 GMT

I have a new experience ... lash extensions! I used eyeliner for decades but don't need it with the extensions. It feels so good to run out the door and feel like I have eye makeup on but in reality, I do not!

Re: False eyelashes

culebra — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:19:36 GMT

You don't have to have false eyelashes that look like Phyllis Diller. You can just supplement your current lashes. I love false lashes. Trust me no one would ever guess I have them. They have so much dimension to your face. As I am blond, my fake lashes as well as mascara is always brown not black. I just look younger and prettier.

I trim false eyelash length with a manicure scissors prior wearing. I really just want thickness rather than length.

Re: False eyelashes

Carmie — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:08:21 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
I've heard using smaller clumps of lashes are easier & more realistic than the strip lashes. Has anyone used the clump method?

I was just going to mention that to wear false eyelashes that look natural they, should be cut into several pieces. Apply the glue with a toothpick, let it get tacky first before applying. Once the glue is dried, you should cover the glue with eye liner if you can see any white, There should be videos out there showing how. Most people don't need to use the full lash,

If you can apply them well and can still see what you're doing... go for it, it's best to use a10x mag mirror.

Re: False eyelashes

Andreatoo — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:27:35 GMT

I don't think it's about age either I think it's about getting it right. I don't necessarily think it's a good look when they're super obvious. They may all be wearing them but there's one host that it's obvious on and I don't think it looks good

Re: False eyelashes

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:05:38 GMT

I don't think age is an issue with them. If you can do it nicely, go for it. I personally don't think I could to it correctly as I don't see well enough. I can barely get eyeliner and mascara on to look half decent these days!

I am surprised when I go shopping at how many people wear them as just an every-day thing any more! Used to be people wore them primarily for special occasions. I don't think that would have been something I would have ever done. Too much trouble! But for an event that would be nice.

I see so many very young ladies wearing so much heavy eye makeup with the lashes and so much full face makeup these days. I guess its the thing these days. At least around here.

Re: False eyelashes

Ginidoll — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:12:00 GMT

You need to wear natural looking lashes for daily wear. Try Ardell accent lashes - Iuse #318 (madam madeline site). I have been wearing lashes since 1974 and could practically put them on in my sleep. Andrea invisibands "Babies" lashes #53 is another goiod natural looking one. I wear longer ones for special occasions.

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ladyroxanne — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:29:34 GMT

@shy bobcat

ita. i've been wearing lash extensions for 3 years now and i love them! i've had no problems at.all.

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ladyroxanne — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:31:15 GMT

@sidsmom

i agree. i've used clump lashes years ago and they look much better.

Re: False eyelashes

MercysMom — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:33:49 GMT

Thanks everyone for you input. I did buy some Ardell very natural looking lashes (not too think or too long) at Ulta this weekend. I tried applying them saturday. I came pretty close to getting it right. I'm off from work for the next 2 weeks so I have plenty of time to practice. I did like the way they looked, really brought out my eyes.

Re: False eyelashes

Shanus — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:38:04 GMT

Tried false lashes and extensions...both time consuming & started losing a few of my own lashes in the process. At Sephora, a makeup artist taught me how to tightline (black waterproof pencil dotted between the lashes) before mascara. Looks like liner and thicker lashes all at once.

Re: False eyelashes

Kim120 — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:59:37 GMT

You're never "too old" for something - if you truly like it and want to wear it, go for it! If you aren't sure if its too much, get falsies that are more natural looking like the demis or wispies that are feathered (versus the straight ones). I personally like Ardell baby wispies because they aren't super obvious and fake looking. Good luck!

Re: False eyelashes

winamac1 — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:27:13 GMT

I'm certainly not super young, and I wear them a couple of times a year--especially around the holidays.

Mine do not look fake. I wear Ardel whispies, and they look fabulous.

You are not too old. Just make sure you don't get the fake-looking ones. I would wear them more often, but removing them damages lashes. I don't want my lashes falling out.