A Guide to Applying Mascara

So you always thought that there is no art in applying mascara and it doesn’t make a difference how one applies mascara. After all, who notices how the mascara has been used. And who would go looking beyond the lips and the eyes to see how has mascara been applied. If you have been thinking on these lines, you have been underestimating the power of mascara till now. Mascara, like any other component of eye make up, can make a big difference in making those pair of eyes mesmerising. If you think that mascara adds a little to the beauty of the make up then you need to give it a rethink. Mascara is as important component in the make up as a lip colour is. And not everyone knows the art of applying mascara. If you want to add a tinge of sizzle and dazzle to your eyes, just follow the below mentioned steps on how to apply mascara.

Steps on How to Apply Mascara Properly

The following steps will guide you on how to apply mascara properly –

• Wiggle the mascara wand from left to right on the lashes and apply it evenly. Many women think that mascara placed on the tips of the lashes give the illusion of long length. But this is not so. Remember, it is the mascara placed near the roots of the lashes that make the lashes look longer and darker.

• Make sure that you wiggle properly as it the wiggling part that separates the lashes from each other.

• Do not forget closing the eye and placing the wand on the top of the lashes and pulling through to remove clumps, if there are any.

• If still you find clumps, lash combs can be a great help. Some women find using lash combs clumsy while for others it is nothing less than a boon for keeping lashes free of globs. If you are among the category of women who do not find using lash combs handy, wipe the wand on a tissue to remove the blobs before you start applying mascara.

Recycling old mascara wands can help you save money. For recycling them, keep the wand in a capful of make up remover for a while and then wash it with soapy water and then leave it for drying. It will be ready to be used again. Keep the wand clean by washing it on a regular basis.

For excellent results, try using coloured mascara. All you have to do is to select the colour that goes well with the colour of your eyes. Though black mascara looks good on everyone but it can prove a little harsh on the fair skinned blondes. Fair skinned women should rather go in for brown colour during the day and should wear black only at night. If you are blessed with blue eyes, blue mascara will look simply great. For popping brown eyes, purple coloured mascara is the perfect choice.

No matter whatever colour one chooses, the basic rules of applying mascara remains the same.