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QuestionDo you use an eyelash curler before or after putting on mascara?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistUse an eyelash curler before applying mascara. Using it after can cause eyelashes to clump or stick to the curler. -
QuestionHow do I take off mascara?Alicia D'AngeloAlicia D'Angelo is a makeup artist based in New York City. She currently works for teams with Dior Makeup, YSL Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs as well as bridal companies Once Upon A Bride and Miss Harlequinn. Her work has been featured in Today.com, New York Live, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery 29, and NYXCosmetics.com. She has a Visual Communications degree from FIDM-Los Angeles.
Makeup Artist & Hair StylistEye makeup remover will be the most efficient way to clean off your mascara, but you can also use a cotton swab with coconut oil. -
QuestionHow do I put on mascara without it getting in my eyes?Alicia D'AngeloAlicia D'Angelo is a makeup artist based in New York City. She currently works for teams with Dior Makeup, YSL Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs as well as bridal companies Once Upon A Bride and Miss Harlequinn. Her work has been featured in Today.com, New York Live, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery 29, and NYXCosmetics.com. She has a Visual Communications degree from FIDM-Los Angeles.
Makeup Artist & Hair StylistUse a smaller applicator wand so you don't apply your mascara as close to your lash line. -
QuestionHow many layers of mascara should you put on?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistDepending on the desired look, you can use 1-3 coats. A single even coating is good for daytime wear, but you can add more to match dramatic eye makeup or for an evening look. -
QuestionHow can I remove my mascara if I don't have any makeup remover?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistAdd a few drops of olive oil to a cotton pad and use it to gently wipe off the mascara. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser afterwards. -
QuestionIf I just have a cheap mascara I got for a dollar, is it okay?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererThe price of the product doesn't matter as long as you like how the mascara looks.
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QuestionIs it normal for lashes to be curled naturally?Community AnswerIt is perfectly normal, most people have some natural curl to their eyelashes, but it varies from person to person.
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QuestionWhy doesn't my eyelash curl when using the eyelash curler?I like sushiTop AnswererTry heating up the curler with a blow dryer first or holding down on the eyelashes longer.
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QuestionHow many coats should you put on?Community AnswerUsually 1-2 coats for the day time and 3 for evening.
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QuestionShould everyone use mascara on the lower lid?Community AnswerNo. It is a matter of taste. Some people like to and others don't.
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QuestionHow can I curl my eyelashes?Community AnswerYou can buy a cheap eyelash curler or just spin your mascara wand upwards as you apply it.
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QuestionCan I remove mascara without makeup remover? My mom gave me mascara but not makeup remover. Also, is twelve too young to own mascara?Community AnswerYes, you can remove mascara with water, but for deep cleansing you can use oil -- take a cotton pad or a cotton ball, apply a generous amount of coconut oil on the cotton ball, gently massage it on your eyelid, and rinse your eye. No, twelve is not too young, but I prefer not to use a lot of mascara, and use it very frequently.
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QuestionI've bought a cheap mascara to see if it works, I want my lashes to be curled. What do I do?Community AnswerPut your eyelash curler under a blow dryer for 10 seconds, then curl your lashes.
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QuestionWhen I put on my mascara, there is a gap in my eyelashes. Why and how can I fix it?Community AnswerYou may be applying it wrong, or the mascara might not be the right one for your eyelashes.
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QuestionHow do I curl my eyelashes without an eyelash curler?Community AnswerPut mascara on your lashes, and then put a little bit of Vaseline, and then one more layer of mascara.
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QuestionI can never get the mascara all the way to the base of my lashes, which are very light. Are there any techniques to achieve this?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererGetting a mascara with a small, skinny wand can help so you won't have a big fluffy brush almost poking your eye. When I apply mascara, I open my eyes really wide; I don't know why I do that, but that helps me get to the roots of my lashes.
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QuestionWhat motion should I use to apply the mascara because I end up pushing the lashes to the side?Community AnswerStart with the wand at the base of your lashes, wiggle the brush slightly and pull up. If your lashes are going to the side it means you are pulling them that way.
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QuestionHow can I prevent it from getting in my eye?Community AnswerTilt your head back and pull downward with your lips. Apply a little at a time, slowly.
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QuestionWhat brand and name of mascara is perfect for getting that manga effect on your eyes?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererIf you apply enough of any mascara, your lashes will be super clumpy to get that manga effect. My advice would be to get fake lashes that look like manga character lashes.
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QuestionMy mascara always ends up below my lower lashes and near my eyebrows a couple hours after I apply it. It just falls off. How can I prevent this?I like sushiTop AnswererAdd eyedrops to your mascara to give it some moisture to prevent it from flaking off. Depending on how long you've owned the mascara, it might be time to consider buying a new one.
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QuestionMy mascara always gets on the side of my nose. I apply it secretly so my parents don't know, and they never notice. How can I prevent so many mistakes?Jazz3631Community AnswerPractice makes perfect. Go in with a steady hand and try not to overthink it!
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QuestionMy eyelashes are too short to curl. What should I do?Community AnswerTry putting on mascara first, let it dry and then curl them a bit.
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QuestionMy lower lashes aren't curled down, they are just sticking out. How can I curl them down?Community AnswerApply your mascara and use an eyelash curler on your bottom lashes. If that doesn't work, heat the eyelash curler (by dipping the part you use to curl your eyelashes in hot water) and then try again.
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QuestionWhy do I get little specks of mascara?Community AnswerPump your mascara wand up and down and shake the bottle to smoothe out clumps.
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QuestionMy parents don't want me using makeup because they don't want me attracting boys, but I think I'm ready for that, what should I do?Community AnswerTell your parents that you want to wear makeup for yourself, not because of boys. Ask them if you can start small with just a little mascara. Tell them that if boys start paying attention to you, you'll just tell them you're not interested (it's okay to fib a little if this isn't entirely the truth).
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QuestionWhen I use my eyelash curler I never get all of my lashes in it. What should I do?GwackCommunity AnswerTry to get as close to the root as possible and then curl them, then redo the process a couple times to see if that can slowly get every lash. If that doesn't work, invest in a larger sized eyelash curler, or one that fits the shape of your eyelid better.
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QuestionIs more than 2-3 coats of mascara fine?Community AnswerIf you have relatively thin lashes, that's probably fine. I wouldn't use that much if you have thick lashes. That much mascara is also probably better for a night out rather than everyday wear.
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QuestionMy eyelashes curl but then go back to normal in 30 seconds! What can I do?Community AnswerMake sure you apply mascara right after curling your lashes, to fixate the curl. If this does not help, you can look into getting a professional lash lift, which will curl the lashes for 3-4 weeks.
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QuestionCan you remove mascara with plain makeup remover wipes if you don't have eye makeup remover?Community AnswerA dry wipe won't work on its own and might only cause mascara to smudge into your eyes, which can be harmful. But you can use water and a facial cleanser, micellar water or even an eye cream on your cotton pad or wipe, and very gently wipe the mascara off your lashes.
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QuestionDo you add mascara if you have false eyelashes on?Community AnswerYou can do that, but then you should apply the mascara first, fully let it dry and only afterward apply your false lashes.
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