Mascara Maneuvers To Magnify Your Lashes

Q. I have been wearing mascara for more than 30 years. Has anything changed? Sue, Claypool A. Sue, mascara is probably one of the first makeup items you started using when you were allowed to wear makeup. Even if it was only clear mascara, getting to apply makeup to create long, lush lashes was an exciting time. Remember getting ready with your girlfriends to go to the movies or the roller skating rink and applying each other’s mascara and lip gloss? That was often more fun than the day’s plans were. Now, the excitement of applying your mascara is long gone and can often be more of a chore. I asked the makeup artist at my office to share some of her mascara reminders and helpful hints because when you’ve been doing something for so long it is a good idea to review the basics and get some fresh ideas. 1. Lash Conditioner – While it may seem just like an extra step, taking that extra step of applying a lash conditioner underneath your mascara will have big rewards creating thicker, longer lashes. Not only will you need to use less mascara, the conditioner will act as a protective layer … Continue reading →