How To Apply Mascara In 4 Easy Steps
Ever wonder why others get Va Va Voooom lashes, and yours are barely a putt putt. Using the same products, but not getting the same results? Maybe it is in the application. Many women think that all you do is swipe the mascara wand up the lashes, and magically your done. While this may work for a few lucky women, who already have great lashes, there is a much better way to get the full effect of the product. I mean if you are going to spend some money on a great product, then why only get half of the results buy not applying it properly?
So how do you properly apply mascara? It is super easy, and once you know the steps you will get the lashes that everyone wants.
Step 1-
Starting at the root of your lashes, swipe the wand to the left moving up the lashes. Apply 1 to 2 coats.
Step 2-
Starting at the root of your lashes, swipe the want to the right moving up the lashes. Apply 1 to 2 coats.
Step 3-
Starting at the root of your lashes, move the wand straight up the lashes while wiggling back and forth slightly. This will help break up any that are stuck together. Apply two coats.
Step 4-
Apply to your lower lashes. Starting at the root of the lash, wiggle and move straight down. You can use the same method as you did on your top lashes, however, I have found that this applies to much product on the tiny lower lashes. Experiment and see what works best for your lashes.
Yes this method will have you applying a lot more product then you normally do. Yes that means that you will be going through product faster. But if you are spending $15-$45 for a tube of mascara that promises to be “Better then Sex” or “Bad Girl, Yes Their Real”, then why not take full advantage of those claims? Â If you are only half happy with the result of what you are using, give this method a try and let me know how it worked out for you. Or do you apply a different way? I would LOVE to know.
22 Comments
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}
Yep! I totally agree, results are so much better when using this technique! 😀
Kat Ryan
Yea!! So glad that I am not the only one 🙂
Jess
Great tips you have here!
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Kat Ryan
Thank you!!! Love the party!!
Jennifer
Great tips!! Thank you for sharing!
Kat Ryan
Thanks for popping in.
Jamie @ Roubinek Reality
I use this same method but I didn’t always do it this way. I found it’s most important to work on the thickness at the base of the lashes and then make sure to coat all the way out. Great tips! Thanks so much for linking up to Something Fabulous Wednesday!
Kat Ryan
Great tip, yes the base is so important to have some thickness to it. Thanks for stopping by
Shana
Great tips! So simple yet so effective! Thank you for linking up to the Wake Up Wednesday!
Kat Ryan
It makes a HUGE difference!! Thanks for hosting over there 🙂
Marie @ The Interior Frugalista
Great tips that I will be trying tonight when I got out for dinner. I confess I’ve been a one swipe up girl and call it a day. Glad I saw your link at the Whimsy Wednesday party!
Kat Ryan
Yea!! Please let me know if you notice a difference between this and the one swipe! Thanks for popping by
Ginnie
I started applying my mascara like this a few months ago, and it makes a huge difference! Great tips!
Kat Ryan
It really does make a rather large difference. Thanks for stopping by
Elizabeth
I’ve never heard of this technique, but I’m going to try it out! How fun!
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Kat Ryan
Please do and let me know how it works for you!! I will be back for sure 🙂 Nice to “meet” you
MicheleStitches
When it comes to mascara, most experts say you really should replace it every 3 months or so for sanitary reasons, whether it’s used up or not (Who wants an eye infection from bacteria growth in their mascara? Ick!) Therefore, using more product may not be a bad thing! I’d much rather use it up than throw away a half-full tube of mascara.
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Kat Ryan
Ick that would not be good! You have a very good point about using whatever you want, since you will be throwing out soon anyway. LOVE it!! No more guilt here.. heheh.. Have a great rest of your weekend.
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So Excited to be featured over there this week <3
stephanie
I really need to try this! I feel like mine is always clumpy! Ugh! #tbtlinkup
Kat Ryan
Ugh that is no good!! Give this a try and let me know how it works for you 🙂