How to Apply Mascara, Applying Mascara, Application Tips

Apply two coats of mascara, sweeping the wand from roots to ends. Wiggle the wand a little as you move upwards to detach the lashes and make them stand out. This is helpful to frame the eyes, especially if your lashes are short. Generally mascara is applied in two coats. Mascara goes better under the fan. The lashes do not gum together due to air. Cover the brush with a light coating of mascara and stroke it on the lashes working from the base to the tips. The lower lashes should be tinted with colour. When the first coat is dry apply the second one. Finally go over the lashes with a dry brush to separate them and 'to remove excess mascara.

If mascara is deposited on the wand more than needed, tissue the extra color off before applying mascara. Different colors of mascara such as brown, navy and green may make you look funky instantly. Water based Mascaras can be applied easily and can be removed quickly. They won't stay for a long period of time as it smudges easily when it comes in contact with water, tears and perspiration. Waterproof Mascara stay for a long time and is waterproof and smudge proof. Mixed Mascara is a combination of water based and water proof mascara's. They dry up quickly and are easy to remove. Do not pump the mascara wand into the container because it will push air into the container and dry the mascara out faster. Simply insert the want, turn it a couple of times and pull it out nicely.

How to Apply Mascara

• Before applying mascara, consider curling your lashes with a lash curler to open up your eyes. This is helpful to frame the eyes, especially if your lashes are short.

• To curl eyelashes with a lash curler your should start by squeezing in "steps" from the lashline to about 3/4 of the way toward tips.

• To apply mascara, place your finger about mid-lid or on your eyebrow and pull up in order to hold your lid taut.

• Holding the wand horizontally, sweep on mascara from roots to ends. Apply only to lash tips at first. Roll the wand slightly as you move, wiggle the wand slightly from side to side, along the lashes to distribute mascara evenly.

• Allowing lashes to dry between coats thickens the lash while avoiding clumps. Let the mascara dry for a 4-5 minutes. Don't hurry, relax and wait. This point is where the wet mascara can smudge easily and leave messy marks where you don't want them. Check your work before you begin the second coat, blinking can cause the wet lash ends to leave tiny mascara marks on your lids. Clean with a Q-tip or disposable applicator as you go, as needed.

• Once the first application has dried, apply a second. For thicker lashes, carefully apply mascara to the upper side of the lashes as well. Wait and let it dry before you continue.

Tips on Applying Eye Mascara

• Do not overload your eyes  with mascara in hopes of creating lusciously thick lashes. Result, a look that is thick, smudgy, and unattractive.

• Don't apply a second coat until the first one has fully dried.

• Don't apply a mascara that's too dark. If you've got blonde, red, or brown hair, stick with a brown or darker brown shade. Using a dark black color will create a look that is way too dramatic.