Lash Tabbing

First, I would like to start off by recognizing my viewers in Russia! I think it is so cool that people on a whole other continent can see my passion at work. XOXO

So, lash tabbing is a way to make your lashes longer temporarily. Normally, ladies and men alike use lash tabbing on the upper lashes as an alternative to having to glue on strips of lashes. One major benefit to that is there is no limit to how many tabs you can apply!! Where in a strip of lashes, there are only so many. In this tutorial however, I will be demonstrating the art of lash tabbing using my bottom lashes because I believe it is easier to see how I do it that way. The only thing that will change when you lash tab your own lashes is the direction you apply them. For the bottom lashes each cluster is turned upside down to face downward. So if you are wishing to apply them to your upper lashes, you will have them face upward.

What you will need: a pallet of lash tabs. I purchased mine at Sally's Beauty Supply. However, they are sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Ulta, and many other places. Secondly, you will need some glue. I recommend the blue Duo glue (there is a pink kind also). And lastly, a pair of tweezers. 

** Be sure though that before you begin, apply light mascara to your lashes so that there is a layer of material on your lashes for glue to bond with.

1.) Put a little pile of glue on the lash tray or another surface.

2.) Using the tweezers, remove a cluster of lashes from the pallet.

3.) Still holding the cluster of lashes with the tweezers, drag the tip of the cluster across the glue. Do not submerge or stick the tip of the cluster directly down into the glue. 

4.) If number 3 was done correctly, there should be a bead of glue on the base of the cluster that will be in contact with the lashes.

5.) Using the bead of glue, drag a line down the lash you want to put the tab on. Always start in the outer corner of your eye no matter what length of tabs you are using. 

6.) After waiting 10-15 seconds so that the glue can begin getting sticky and not as fluid, apply the cluster to the eyelash. After letting it sit for 5-10 seconds, put the eyelash and tab between the 2 tweezer prongs, press the lash and tab together to make sure they are sticking to each other.

** If the glue from the bottom lash gets on the upper lashes because of blinking, use the tweezers to break the glue strand. It won't hurt you but it does get very annoying to have your upper and lower lashes sticking together so make sure the glue is dry.

7.) Now you have applied your first tab! See the little white dot at the top of the tab? That is glue. If you use the blue Duo glue, give is a few second and it will dry clear. If you use a different kind of glue and it dries white, simply take black eyeliner and color it in.

8.) Repeat steps 2-6 as many times as you'd like for the number of tabs your wish to apply. I usually apply 5-6 tabs per eye so that it can blend in with my natural lashes as well. 

This is one of my most favorite eyeliners. It has great pigment and stays on very well.

9.) Using your eyeliner, fill in your waterline.

10.) Using your eyeliner, "color" between the tabs on your waterline and lower eyelid. The objective here is to blend the tab bases into your eyeliner so that they are not as noticeable.

11.) Finally, apply a second layer of mascara to your bottom lashes. Be sure to apply it to the tabs as well as your lashes toward your inner eye. 

And now you have beautiful lower lashes! Thanks loves!! XOXO Lala 

Masking the Evidence

Hi everyone!
One of the things I never talk about in my entries is the masks I use. So last night as I was checking out at Target and thought to myself, "this would be fun to blog about!" So here we are!
Now, I don't know how many of you like to do facial masks with the different gel, clay, and mud's you can find in stores today, but what I know is that there are good cheap masks out there that are very good for your skin and it is just a matter of branching out and seeing what they can do for you!

To begin, you obviously want to get your hair out of your face. I found this cute spa elastic headband at Target for like $4.99 so naturally I couldn't help myself and had to get it! (See Mrs. Costello, who needs draping ;)) Once my hair is pulled back, I always like to take my makeup off so that I am applying the mask directly to my skin and not hours old makeup.

Next comes the mask. I love this one in particular because it isn't only replenishing, but I also feel like when I remove it my pore sizes are reduced; and that's what we all want right?! Another great thing about this mask is that not only was it like $1.29 at Target, but the Que Bella line is almost all natural so it's really good for you. I know it would be better if it were all organic but sadly, it's not. However, finding an all organic mask is my next mission and I will be sure to share one when I come across it!

   
Okay, so for the application part, I simply used my fingers and applied it to my entire face. I know some people don't like to put it around their eyes, but I always find it to feel rejuvenating and I have never had a problem removing it from those tight areas.
I left this mask on for about 20 minutes while I put my other groceries away. That's the great thing about masks at home, while you're trying to relax your skin, you can be doing other things as well!

Removal: I use a warm damp wash cloth and I simply wipe it away and when the cloth feels "full" I rinse it under the water and use it again.
*Be sure to be gentle though because some cloths are very rough and can irritate your skin while removing the mask.

Here is my after picture with no makeup on! When you read the back of the package it says, "... and refresh your tired skin." Honestly, I feel as though it does just that! After this clay mask I always feel confident to go into public without any makeup on because my skin simply looks and feels that great!