Feel Fab Friday: Luscious Lashes

I have received many complements on my new lash look. I previously suffered trichotillomania which is hair loss from repeated urges to pull or twist the hair until it breaks off. My victims were my lashes and eyebrows. For many years, I hid it from people by using makeup to fill in the bald spots. I then began to over pull and I wound up with no eyelashes. After comments of looking like a cancer patient, I looked for help. I did contact Jenny from California Sun (see last week's post) and we worked on some hypno-massage sessions. These sessions helped me to become more aware of my triggers and how to avoid them. 

Why am I sharing such personal information and what does this have to do with my lashes?
There was a time when I wished for lashes. I wanted voluminous lashes and I wanted to stop looking sick. When my lashes first grew back, they were really thin so here are some secrets from pros that I have learned to make my lashes look fuller.

1. Choose your wand wisely - Certain wands are for different looks. It is important to use what you need based on your lash style.

This wand is usually a plastic wand and does allow more of the mascara to be on your lashes because there are no bristles.

The bristle brush is the more common brush we are used to seeing. This allows for more volume and curl.

Feel free to check out some more brushes and their purpose at the Pixiwoo Blog

2. Use different mascaras to enhance - It is ok to use two different mascara products that enhance certain features. For me, I use two different combinations based on what I have on hand. I mostly choose black. My first mascara allows for the separation. I use Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara.

Then on to the volume! I love to pile on Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara

...or I love Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara

Remember, experiment with new items. Try new things. You can always wash your face and start over! I love using Mary Kay a little more because if I don't use it or don't like it, I can give it back and exchange for something or get my money back. It never hurts to try new things.