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• Method 1 of 2: Creating the illusion of longer lashes
• Method 2 of 2: Grow your lashes

You're ready to go out and blink your eyelashes seductively, when you suddenly realize they need to be taken care of. Long upward curling lashes not only enlarge your eyes but also give you a fresh, youthful look. Although the length and shape of your lashes are genetic, there are many things you can do - ranging from quick and easy to drastic and expensive - to create the illusion of long curly lashes.

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Method 1 of 2: Creating the illusion of longer lashes

1. Apply an eyeliner that runs close to your lash line. Use an eyeliner color that is slightly darker than your natural eyelash color. The idea is to make it look like you have more hair at the roots of your eyelashes than you actually have. It creates the illusion of thicker lashes.
   • Apply a water-resistant eyeliner to the watery edge below your upper lash line to create the illusion of longer length without taking up space on the upper lid. With a small brush, apply black eyeshadow to the root of your upper lashes. This creates the illusion of a dark lash line. If you subtly extend the outer corners of your eyes with eyeliner, your lashes will also appear longer.
   • If you dare to try something more complicated, consider drawing a really tight line. You do need a steady hand for this technique, as you apply eyeliner to the roots of all hairs, creating a subtle line along the edge of your eyelid.
2. Take eyelash extensions. If you can afford it, professionally applied eyelash extensions are a wonderful, natural-looking way to lengthen your lashes. Although the treatment usually lasts a few hours and costs € 65.00 - € 165.00, the extensions will last for months with just one or two treatments to touch up.
   • If you decide to do this, know that it will be more difficult to wash your face. You should not put too much pressure on the eyelashes, as this could cause them to fall off. You should wash around your eyes or clean the eyelashes with a cotton swab.

Method 2 of 2: Grow your lashes

1. Adjust your diet to grow your eyelashes. A healthy diet is very important. Eat a lot of proteins and vitamins. Foods like fish, eggs, soy, beans and yogurt make your eyelashes grow faster. Salmon is a great source of Omega3 fatty acids, which give you stronger nails, shiny hair and longer lashes. Many women also take a vitamin B complex, known as Biotin, to get longer eyelashes and healthier hair.
2. Consult a dermatologist. They may be able to prescribe a means to make the eyelashes grow faster.
   • There are also products that you can buy without a prescription. These are, for example, Revitalash, Prolash and Rapidlash.
3. See a plastic surgeon. This is the most drastic method if you want longer lashes. A plastic surgeon can implant hair follicles from your scalp on your eyelids. This will give you longer lashes, but the recovery is very painful and can diminish your vision for several weeks. Because hair follicles on your scalp are different from those on your eyelids, some people need to keep clipping their eyelashes after this procedure.