Time to Lash Out?

In the past few years it seems like more women are focusing their attention (and money) on their eyelashes.  There are now a multitude of options to quickly add dramatic length to your lashes. Eyelash extensions are a fun and easy way to finish your look.

The simplest method is going to the nearest drug store and purchasing a widely available brand, like Andrea. You simply add a little eyelash adhesive and apply with your finger or tweezers.  The next step up is an eyelash strip, which adds slightly more drama and is great for formal occasions where you’d like to stand out.  Strips are trickier to apply, so I’d recommend stopping by a makeup counter, like Mac, where they have a great assortment of strips and can either apply them or show you how to do it yourself.  The trick with the strip is that it usually needs to be cut down to fit your eye.  My personal favorite is Mac's Half Lash.

Eyelash extensions are the most time consuming option, but last several months and typically look very natural.  And then there’s the newest option on the market, an eye drop called Latisse which has been proven to grow eyelashes.  Time will tell if this becomes a popular alternative.   For now, I'm sticking to individual lashes or strips so I can remove them at night and rest my eyes.  And there are the rare occasions where you don’t want to stand out, right?  Maybe not.