How to Wear Fake Lashes and NOT Look Like A Hooker

Face it. Fake lashes are a new must-have for your makeup bag. But to be honest, when you first start to put them on, it seems like it should be a tag-team sport. So how do you get the lashes to look natural and still give the pop that you want to your eyes? Simple.

Demi Lashes

Demi Lashes are the easiest way to get your lashes to be full, but not look like you're part of a drag show. They are classy, and they are natural looking.


I won't say what the best way to apply is, but I will tell you this: Don't over glue. I use the ledge that the lashes come in -- put the glue on that. Then GENTLY drag the base of the lash through the glue.

[pretend I was smart enough to take a picture of this process for you]

Wave the lash in the air for a couple of seconds (think Polaroid picture), and then apply. I always put the lashes on last. After I have done everything else. Why? That's when I do my mascara. I put a coat of mascara on, add lashes, and re-coat the ones I grew to blend everything together.


Final product?

Looks good right?

Extra super close up.

This look was for an Art Gala that I was attending. I tried to keep everything toned down and subtele (everything but my red lips, that is). So what did I use?


Mostly Merle Norman, as the local studio was a sponsor. I'll start from the bottom up:


Cleanser: Luxiva Clear Complexion Gel Cleanser by Merle Norman
Toner: Luxiva Normal/Oily AHA Toner, by Merle Norman
Moisturizer: Luxiva Shine Control Hydrator, by Merle Norman


Primer: Luxiva Foundation Primer, by Merle Norman


Foundation: Luxiva Ultra Foundation with HC-12 in Cream (Merle Norman)
Powder: Luxiva Ultra Powder in Bloom (Merle Norman)
Blush: Lasting Cheek Color in Bashful (Merle Norman)


Shadow Primer: Luxiva Lasting Cream Eyeshadow in Cream Puff (Merle Norman)
Shadow (wash): Luminous Shadow in Sunbeam (Merle Norman)
Shadow (crease): Matte Eyeshadow by MAC in Copperplate


Liner: Fluidline in Blacktrak, MAC


Mascara: Creamy Flo Matic in Black (Merle Norman)
Lashes: Salon Perfect Lashes #53 Black Strip Lashes


Lips (not pictured): Lip Glaze in Hussy (Merle Norman)

Lashes purchased from Walmart, walmart.com
Merle Norman, merlenorman.com or 800-MY-MERLE
MAC, maccosmetics.com