Tips To Up Your Eyelash Game

Are Your Ready To Up Your Eyelash Game, With Barbie's Beauty Bits

Long, luxurious lashes are dreams for many of us beauty lovers. Still, most think it is too complicated or give up after trying a mascara that did not meet our expectations or a failed attempt at applying fake eyelashes. But fret no more, as you do not have to be a makeup artist to achieve gorgeous, healthy, and lengthy lashes.

So if you are ready to up your eyelash game, continue reading.  

Choose The Correct Mascara For Luxurious Lashes
First off, if you want better eyelashes you need to make sure you are using the right mascara for the desired result. But with so many on the market, it can be easy to get confused! The best way to begin is to look at the main benefits you want. For example, if you are looking for fuller and longer lashes, mascara that contains fibers is a great bet. This is because they add additional bulk and length to your natural lashes and will stay all day.

When applying mascara the shape of the brush mascara can also make a big difference. Some people prefer curved brushes as this helps to apply more product to the lash line. Thereby offering greater volume and lift.

Sometimes it's down to trial and error when it comes to mascara. With that in mind, opting for sample or travel sizes to test a new product can be the fastest way to better lashes.  

Fake It With Fake Eye Lashes
Faking it is also a viable option for upping your lash game. There are two main choices to consider here, and the first is to use over-the-counter false lashes that come with glue or magnets to enhance your looks.

Many people choose these options because they are cheaper and can be applied at home. However, there are some downsides to over-the-counter fake lashes to be aware of. For example, they can be uncomfortable and pull out hair as they are removed. Not to mention the risk of getting glue in your eyes. They can also work out pretty expensive if you wear them every day and not just for special occasions.

Get Professional Eyelash Extensions
Happily, there is an alternative to applying fake eyelashes yourself, and it's to go for professional lash extensions. These are high-end eyelash extensions applied to in an eyelash salon setting, which the service will be performed by a certified professional, who can customize the look you want to achieve. 

Invest In An Eye Lash Primer
It's safe to say that most people use conditioner on the hair on their heads to make sure it stays healthy and easy to manage. So why not do the same with our eyelashes? The good news is that eyelash conditioning products known as primers can be very effective for luxurious lashes.

Indeed, eyelash primers aren't only great for delivering extra lash condition. You can also use it to add additional microfibers and keratin for volume and help remove any remaining makeup for more extended mascara wear.

Use An Eyelash Curler
When many think of an eye curler, you may think of a mid-evil torture device. I know I did as I never used them correctly. But correctly used, they can really curl your lashes. They are perfect at targeting straight lashes, the middle of your lashes, and the sides of your lashes. A pro tip is using a heater lash curler to avoid pulling out your eyelashes. These are the easiest and safest to use when it comes to curling your eyelashes.

So there you have it, beauties, Barbie's Beauty Bits tips to up your eyelash game. Until next time!!!

One Two Lash The World’s First Magnetic Fake EyeLashes

Long luscious lashes are what a lot of us are seeking, but getting there easily is another story.  While there are many mascaras out there like Too Faced Better Than Sex that will give you the length and volume, seeking more like what you can get from fake eyelashes is what most of us desire on those special occasions. BUT getting them on is another story, more so for me because I am farsighted.

Yes, starring at a computer all day has really affected my eyesight and long story short a few months ago for an event I decided to step up my game with fake lashes! NOT, I ended up getting glue in my eyes, as unfortunately you can’t wear your glasses and apply false lashes at the same time.

So what is a girl to do? Well, what about magnetic lashes? Yes, that is right, Katy Stoka, the founder of One Two Lash, has the solution with her Magnetic eyelashes or does she?  A friend of mine had these and I asked her about them.  She was kind enough to give me a set that she had not used yet for me to try out as she had not had any luck getting them on and thought I could help, so I decided to give it a try!

So if you want to find out how to use and my thoughts and tips on the Magnetic One Two Lash continue reading

About The Product

• There are eight lashes in a box, which equals to two pairs and they cost about $70
• Each lash has a magnetic on it to hold in place to the other. Hence, you are basically sandwiching your lashes between two ultra-lightweight fiber strip lashes.

Tips For Using
WATCH the video before applying, I did not, and it took me many tries to get the lashes on correctly.

Step 1: If you are farsighted like me, get out your magnifying mirror, as these bad boys do not automatically click on and connect as I thought they would.  They too like glue on lashes require some practice, so don’t try this out for the first time if you are in a hurry.  Next, lay down the microfiber that comes with the set.  PLEASE do this, I did not do this at first, and this cloth is what catches the lashes in case you drop one and trust me when you first start out you will lose one or one of the lashes will fall off.

Step 2: In the video, they recommend applying the lashes as your last makeup step, and yes this is important.  I found it better to apply some mascara first (one that curls your lashes and let it dry).  If you are great with an eyelash curler use that as well; I am not they scare me, therefore I opted for a curling mascara.  But just applying these lashes to a non-mascaraed lash did not do the job.

Step 3: When applying think of each falsie as the piece of bread, and you are going to sandwich your real lash in between the two.

Step 4: You want to do the top lash first, so here is where you will apply the one without the red dot over your eye.

Step 5: Position the top fake lash on top of your natural lashes, so the outside edge lines up with the edge of your natural lash line. The lash is a half lash, so get as close to the corner of your outside eye as possible. AND Don’t blink and leave the top lash where it is, and pick up the bottom lash (the one with the red dot).

Step 6: Without blinking AGAIN, place the bottom lash under your natural lashes, so it meets and connects with the top lash magnet.

So basically, the magnets snap together and hold the strips firmly together, hugging your natural lashes. IT DOES TAKE A WHILE TO GET THIS, and it was luck for me as I never did figure out what I was doing wrong, it just suddenly worked.

Variety Of Lengths

• Original for daily wear (I don’t recommend these they are hard to see), my mascara did just as good as a job.
• Bold for a more dramatic look (these I recommend)
• Accent LASH gives the outer corners of your lash line a subtle (yet flirty) lift.
• Filler to fill in any gaps, like the singles you get with glue ones.

My Opinion 
While I did like the Magnetic One Two Lashes, it took some getting use too.  Also, they are not as flexible as regular glue on falsies, so they don’t bend and curl as closely to your natural lashes.  Hence, they may stick outwards instead of curling up, especially if you don’t line it up just right.  Because of this, I strongly recommend that you do use mascara, this way you can blend the one two lashes in with your mascara covered lashes. Once the fake eyelashes are on, I squeezed the fiber lashes into my own, so they curved up a bit more. (I am not sure if this is recommended, but it is what worked best for me.)

Does The Magnetic Lashes Feel Weird
I thought they would feel weird, but they really didn’t, you do get used to them just as you would glue on lashes.

Final Thoughts
Bottom line, if you follow my blog you know that I only share information on products that I recommend, I rarely share a negative opinion on something.  But I felt that I needed to share my experience with these and to let everyone know that there is a learning curve to these magnetic lashes as they are not as easy as one would hope.  My initial reasoning for wanting to use these was because I thought they would be an simple alternative for glue on lashes, but they were not any less difficult.  I do think the benefit to the one two lash is the fact that they are not as damaging to the eyelash as the glue on lashes.  But if you are one who only wears fake lashes for a special occasion and doesn't have difficulty using the glue on ones, I would not go out and spend the $70 on these.