Attractive, desirable and sexy, pretty eyelashes frame and add beauty to your eyes. So it should come as no surprise that most women would rather part with their significant others than their mascara wands!

But does one little tube really posses THAT much power? Definitely, if you know to use it properly! Read on and have drool-worthy lashes without batting an eyelid. The first step is to decide exactly what type of you have and what type of eyelashes you want. All it takes is a gander in the looking-glass.

Create volume
If your eyelashes are sparse, a volumising mascara is for you! Try Clinique High Definition Lashes, its unique comb makes it stand out from the competition to create defined, thick lashes, or Christian Dior Diorshow Mascara, a consistent bestseller which plumps up lashes to their red carpet best. Shorter lashes will require a lengthening formula.

Add some length
For shorter lashes L’Oréal Telescopic Mascara draws out lashes to help mimic Bambi-style peepers on even the most stumpy of cases. Rimmel Extra Super Length Mascara is a well-priced bargain which delivers jet-black, lengthy lashes every time.

The classic
If you’re unsure about what type of mascara you need Maybelline’s Great Lash Mascara is beauty classic if there ever was one. Not only is it waterproof but it defines and separates lashes with every stroke.

Curl it
Curling eyelashes gives eyes the appearance of being wider and brighter. Shoot warm air from your blowdryer on the mascara curler for 3-5 seconds to warm it up before curling lashes. Touch it first to make sure it’s not too hot. It’s a myth that you have to curl lashes before you apply mascara. You can curl lashes after mascara application, just make sure the mascara is dry first.

Ace your mascara application
Step 1: Wiggle the wand left to right at the base of lashes. Mascara placed near the roots of the eyelashes gives the illusion of length. Step 2: Pull the wand up and through lashes, wiggling as you go. The wiggling separates lashes. Step 3: Allow the first coat to dry and apply a second. Step 4: In this final step close the eye and place the mascara wand on top of lashes at the base and pull through to remove any clumps.

Prevent clumping
Lash combs are a great invention and keep lashes glob-free and perfectly separated. To use a lash comb, first apply mascara at the lash base, then wiggle the lash comb through to the tips of your lashes. If lash combs are simply too fussy for you, get rid of clumps by removing excess mascara from the wand BEFORE you start applying to eliminate blobs. Another great way to get rid of clumps is to sweep a clean, fresh mascara wand through lashes when they’re wet. Either buy new ones or recycle old ones. When you finish a mascara, clean the wand in a cap-full of eye gentle eye makeup remover, then wash with soap and dry. Keep it clean by washing it whenever you wash your makeup tools.

Applying to bottom lashes
If you want to make eyes appear wider, apply mascara to the bottom lashes but make sure you give lashes a light touch. Not great at getting those bottom lashes? Try putting a tissue under them before application.

Tricks of the trade
Do not pump the mascara wand in and out of the tube. This only introduces air into the tube, which will cause your mascara to dry out sooner than it should. To maintain a steady hand when applying mascara bends your wand at a right angle.

Blink and Doublecheck Once Dry
Since I have long lashes, I try to wait 5 seconds before blinking after I apply mascara or I end up with mascara dots all along my lid. I also doublecheck my lids before I step out because chances are good, I’ve got those dots going on and it’s embarrassing to find out hours later!

Follow these makeup tips and you won’t go wrong!

Article By: Serisha Singh