Don’t know if it’s old age, change of diet, the environment or the wrath of Goddess, but my eyelashes are not as thick as they used to be.
I started using an eyelash primer to improve the situation. It helped somewhat, but it was not the be-all and end-all cure.
I considered false eyelashes, but in the past, I found them difficult to apply and I was forever losing a strip of eyelashes at the most inopportune time. But I did not have too many options, so I decided to try false eyelashes again.
Shopping on Amazon, I found what seemed to be a good deal: 50 pairs of eyelashes in five styles for only $12. And it included a pair of stainless steel eyelash tweezers.
I ordered the lashes along with \eyelash adhesive and they arrived just in time for my next en femme Zoom meeting.
For starters, I did not have to trim the lashes to fit my eyes because my big head comes with proportionately big eyes.
I used the included eyelash tweezers to hold the lashes while I applied the adhesive. After allowing the adhesive to dry for 30 seconds, I used the tweezers to place the lashes at the center of my lash line and with a finger, I lightly pressed the lashes along the width of my lash line. After the adhesive dried, I applied mascara and had the thick eyelashes of my youth!
I was very happy with my purchase. The lashes are quality items and using the included tweezers made it much easier placing the lashes on my lash line. And the lashes stayed in place all day long.
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| A boy is femulated by his mother in this 1980’s video for The Who’s classic I’m a Boy. You can view the video on YouTube. |
Did you look into the magnetic lashes? Not the "paint this magnetic eye liner on, then attach the lashes" kind, but the "2 strips that surround your natural lash as they stick to each other" kind? I have been curious about the latter but can't find anyone who has tried them to give me an appraisal. My opinion of false lashes is tainted by my theater experience. They are great on stage, but look like too much up close. Fortunately, my lashes are still full enough that just some good mascara does the trick.
ReplyDeleteYes, I tried them and was not a satisfied customer. In theory, it seemed like a good idea, but they were hard to place them where you wanted them, they did not stay in place and it was impossible to use mascara after putting them on.
DeleteHi Stana. Have you ever considered Latisse (https://www.latisse.com/)? I know from clinical experience having been in the industry and working for the company where this was developed that it works! It is actually a diluted down anti-glaucoma drug (Bimataprost) who's "side effect" was long/thick (and luxurious) lashes.
ReplyDeleteNever used Latisse, but in the past, I used a product that Avon sold until they discontinued it. It worked well and I was disappointed when it was discontinued. However, I just checked my Avon catalog and they have a new eyelash product that I will try. So thank you for the reminder, Heather.
Deleteand if you have blue eyes the iris will go brown though you will get longer lashes with latanoprost et al.
DeleteHi...that can only occur if applying drops to the eye if you have glaucoma. Since the application is to the lash line, if it is being applied correctly, there should be no occurrence of blue eyes turning brown. It has to remain on the package insert however as that "can" occur with latanoprost (prostaglandins)
DeleteI can't get by the "I'm a boy video"
ReplyDeleteI dreamed of being hi-jacked into the role of a bridesmaid
I have the same dream! LOL
DeleteAs you know my mother was a seamstress and there were always all sorts of bridesmaid, flower girl, and wedding gowns around, i was always concocting a scenario such as in the video where I would be summoned to saved the day, however I wouldn't put up a fuss as this boy did.
DeleteStana, I'm Dee from Tucson.... I love your blog! Have you ever heard of RapidLash serum? My wife and I both use it and the results have been great. You can buy it at Costco.com for $50 for two tubes and it lasts for months. It has an applicator brush that you apply at bedtime like eyeliner. Your lashes grow thicker and longer after a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip, Dee. I may give it a try if the eyelash serum I ordered from Avon doesn’t work.
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