OK, so Paris Hilton has never been known for being subtle. But her lashes at the MTV Movie Awards went a little far even for her. I love a good set of falsies-and fully applaud her going for a dramatic look-but you don't actually want them to look fake. And that goes double for real-life. If your photos aren't going any further than Facebook, get fake lashes right with these tips from makeup artist Charlotte Willer:
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1. Never, ever use strip lashes with a dark base. They just look really fake. Strips with a clear base are much more natural looking, and just as easy to apply. You can find them at most drugstores. We like Ardell Fashion Lashes.
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2. Once you've found the right pair, the number-one giveaway of fake lashes is when they peel away from your skin at the outer corners of your eyes. The solution: don't use too much glue. Dab a teeny bit on the back of your hand, and run the strip through it. Then, once you've gotten them in position, hold them down with your fingers for a few seconds.
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3. Camouflage the fake lashes by using mascara to blend them in with your real ones. Volumizing mascara works best.
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