The subtle, chic way to use false lashes without looking like a showgirl...

False lashes, when used correctly, can mean the difference between wow and WOW. They add that 'X' factor you'll never achieve with mascara and are a great way to pump up the volume at home with minimal effort and cost...

A full set? Call in the professionals

If you are going for a full set of lashes I always recommend having a professional apply them. There is nothing worse than trying to talk to someone at an event while trying to not to stare at the row of false lashes that is now dangling over the poor woman’s eye - you don't want to be this person and the best way to avoid this is: DON'T DO IT YOURSELF!

Pop down to your local M.A.C counter and the experienced makeup artists will apply a set for you for the cost of the lashes. They will stay on all night and you avoid looking like the village idiot.

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D.I.Y darling - the subtle solution

Adding a few false lashes to the outer corner of the eye is the perfect way to add a little glamour to your look- and can be easily done yourself.

You'll need: Scissors, tweezers, a set of false lashes (the $2 shop has a fab selection that will do the trick just fine), and flash glue.

Step one
Take the scissors and starting at one end of the lashes, cut off small sections of 2-3 lashes.

Step two
Squirt some glue out on to a flat, non-absorbent surface - like a plastic lid.

Step three
Pick up a lash section with the tweezers, holding the lashes as close to the base as possible. Dip the base of the lashes in the glue and wait for 30-40 seconds, or until it is gummy. Wet, runny glue won't stick.

Step four
When the glue is gummy, press the lashes to the outer corner of the eye, right into the lash line. Push down slightly so they sit in with your natural lashes.

Step five
Repeat this process at the outer corner of each eye, adding lash sections until you have achieved the desired result. Use mascara carefully over all the lashes (natural and fake) and then find someone cute to flutter them at.