Here's How You Can Make Your Lashes Long & Pretty (Without Extensions!)

By Amanda on 16 Dec 2019

Digital Editor

Amanda enjoys writing about fashion and lifestyle (even though she can't dress and has no life). She is also a self-professed cheese, mala and sparkling water lover.

Long, luscious and pretty lashes is something every girl want to have but unfortunately, most of us have short and fine lashes. Although extensions do allow us to achieve thicker and longer lashes, it is usually not very cheap and can be taxing on your eyes if you do it regularly.

You can make your lashes long and pretty without extensions as long as you have a few items in your makeup pouch and a few tricks up your sleeves!

Scroll on to find out how to make your lashes longer and fuller!

#1 Curl your eyelashes!

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Eyelash curling makes all the difference to your eyes! Most Asian girls have eyelashes that are facing downwards, making your eyes seem smaller that they really are. You will need to curl your eyelashes to make your eyes bigger.

Here's how you can do it:

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Use an eyelash curler to curl your lashes, turning your curler from side to side to get all the lashes in the corners to curl as well.

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When you are done curling the sides, put your curler in the centre of your eyes and guide your hand up, releasing and pressing the curler as you move up your lashes for an uplift effect. If your lower lashes are long enough, curl them as well!

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You can even consider purchasing a heated eyelash curler for a longer-lasting curl or simply heat up a toothpick with a hairdryer and curl up your lashes after using the eyelash curler.

#2 Choose a mascara that suits you

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There are many different types of mascara in the market and you may wonder what suits you best!

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Choose a wand and formula for the look you are going for. Usually, each mascara has a specific benefit, such as lengthening or volumising so choose one that you prefer! Black and brown are safe colour choices but you can go wild with the colours for your mascaras as well.

#3 Apply mascara

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Start with a mascara primer to make your lashes longer, stronger and easier for the mascara to adhere to. Then, apply mascara on your eyelashes. You want to focus on the base of your eyelashes and slowly build up. If the tips of your lashes are thicker than the base, your eyelashes will droop down as you go about your day.

For your lower lashes, use the tip of of your mascara wand to apply or dab some mascara on a toothpick or cotton bud to apply on. Clean away any residue on your eyes with a cotton bud dipped in makeup remover.

#4 Apply eyelash serum

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Of course, mascara can help you lengthen your lashes but there is a limit to how long they can be! To make your eyelashes grow, you can get an eyelash serum to apply every night before you sleep. After a few weeks, you will find that your lashes are stronger and longer!

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