Most beauty enthusiasts have gone through the rounds with lash
extensions and dabbled with lash lifts, but there's always one tried and
true: Mascara. No matter the look you're going for, mascara is always that
perfect finishing touch that polishes your appearance. When applied correctly,
mascara is a virtually damage-free way to darken, lengthen, and enhance lashes
on the cheap. But if you're not using this makeup-artist approved method,
you're probably not maximizing your mascara wand. Ahead, watch celebrity
makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran share a step-by-step guide to applying mascara
(the right way).
Step One: Choose Your Formula
Everyone's mascara preference is different, and no one is
right or wrong. But you can follow this general rule of thumb: If you lack
length, look for a lengthening mascara with a spikier, rubberized
wand (like Glossier $16). And if your lashes are sparse, look for a volumizing formula
with a fluffier applicator (like Maybelline, $8). To create a natural look,
Jaikaran is using the below option from Lancôme.
Step Two: Wipe Off the Excess
There's nothing more satisfying than the "pop" of
a new mascara wand coming out of the tube. No matter which formula you choose,
just be sure to wipe the excess off by scraping the wand against the lip of the
mascara wand. This will prevent the formula from clumping once you apply.
Step Three: Apply One Swipe on Top, and One Swipe on Bottom
Jaikaran likes to start by coating the lashes before moving
into the more detailed work. To start the application process, get your mascara
wand as close to the root of your lashes as you can, then pull upward. Repeat
this step on top of your lashes, moving the wand from your upper lash
line through the tip of your lashes.
Step Four: Use the "Out-Up-In" Method
To create more detailed, separated lashes that fan out,
Jaikaran recommends the out-up-in method. Starting at the outer corner of your
eye, apply mascara at an angle so that you are pulling the lashes in that area
upward and outward. Then, moving to the center of your eye, pull the lashes
that sit above your iris directly upward with the mascara wand. Finally, with
the lashes closest to your inner eyes, apply mascara in an upward and inward
direction. This helps widen the appearance of the eyes by fanning the
lashes.
When you're working on the shorter, more sparse lashes on
your inner eyes, hold the mascara wand vertically and use the top tip for more
precise application.
Apply mascara before your complexion makeup so you can
easily remove and mascara that gets on your eyelids or under eyes. To prevent
this altogether, Jaikaran recommends holding a business card on your lash line
to block the wand from hitting your lids or brows.
Step Five: Finish the Look by Applying Mascara to Your Bottom Lashes
Just like you held the wand vertically and used the very tip
of the applicator to apply mascara to those shorter lashes on your inner eyes,
Jaikaran recommends the same technique when applying mascara to your bottom
lashes. For stability, hold the wand with your dominant hand, supporting this
hand by holding your wrist with your non-dominant hand.
Step Six: Finishing Touches
Now that you have a natural mascara look, you may choose to
add some finishing touches to further enhance the look of your lashes. Jaikaran
recommends applying a thin layer of liner to your upper lash line and curling
your lashes for maximum lash payoff.
Source: https://www.byrdie.com/how-to-apply-mascara-346697
