Reader Question!
Reader Luisa writes, “What brand of eyelashes do you use, and what size?”
Great question - I recommend two kinds: Elite or Andrea individuals eye lashes - length: Flare Short Black (only use the medium if you’re doing a photoshoot or TV or it’s Halloween, and then only on the outside edges of your eyes, because they’re REALLY dramatic). You can get them at any drug store - Duane Reade, Walgreens, whatever. I use tweezers to place them on top of the lash line, with Duo eyelash adhesive in dark. (Try squeezing out a bit of the adhesive onto the tray with the lashes, picking up a lash with your tweezers and then dipping the tip into the adhesive.)
If you’re just starting out with fake eyelashes and don’t think you can handle the individuals, try a halfstrip (like the Andrea Accents in this photo), for the outer corner of your eye. Some people like the strips better, I tend to prefer the individuals, but it’s really just a matter of opinion. Either way, you’ll be shocked at how big a difference it makes.
I wouldn’t wear them on a daily basis, but for special occasions, photo ops and big date nights? Absolutely.
xo
j
