Thread: False Lashes/Big Hair Tutorials!

Just to give a flavor of the makeup DVD, I'm throwing up 2 teasers: applying full band false lashes, and creating volume with back combing.
Enjoy!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fgBTRwJ21M&feature=channel_page"]Technique 21: False Lashes, Full Band[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8-QuMYXEGY&feature=channel"]Technique 46: Backcombing[/ame]

I used to tease my hair like that in jr high school........

Hey Azhia, those are great! I got sidetracked for awhile watching the dance videos, there are some nice ones. I really like the ones with the live band, that must have been quite a show.

Watching the clip on backcoming made me wonder about doing that with human hair extensions clipped into the hair. I'm always paranoid about the clips showing through my fine thin hair.

You raq!

That's exactly how I do my lashes ! WOO HOO!

I just sent the lashes link out through my student yahoo group, they're always asking me for how-tos on that.

also, pming you.

Originally Posted by Lauren_

That's exactly how I do my lashes ! WOO HOO!

I just sent the lashes link out through my student yahoo group, they're always asking me for how-tos on that.

also, pming you.

Got it! Thank you so much...

You're welcome. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

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Oooooh, I've been wanting this DVD for ages...now I want it even more!! If only I had unlimited funds. :P

Originally Posted by Sariah

Oooooh, I've been wanting this DVD for ages...now I want it even more!! If only I had unlimited funds. :P

Happy ChristmaKwanZukkah!

Oh, the fake lashes application is SOOOOOO helpful!

Thank you!

Alimah

Is backcombing bad for your hair? I was always led to believe that doing so breaks your hair strands and causes split ends. I'd love to be corrected as it does create great volume.

oh man. I think I'm sold. After the holidays, sadly, but then, I'm ALL OVER THIS

Originally Posted by Nepenthe

Is backcombing bad for your hair? I was always led to believe that doing so breaks your hair strands and causes split ends. I'd love to be corrected as it does create great volume.

When done (and brushed out properly) back combing is not bad for the hair. Split ends are on the ends of the hair shaft; back combing is done at the root. Go very gently, exactly as shown so that you are not causing breakage; that brush is amazing and helps a great deal, too.

Before I was shown how to do this properly, I was convinced that it was bad for my hair, too, b/c to me it was about "ratting" it out, rather than gently and deliberately building volume at the root (hard to tell from the video, but I'm doing this very softly, albeit quickly). You can do it!

My pleasure, Alimah!
False lashes for all!!

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Just wanna say I have both Azhia's dvds: I believe these are MUST-HAVEs in anyone's video library, if you career requires your image to be "out there" viewed by an audience/clients/public. I especially love the Basic Makeup dvd b/c I used to be so confused with all the "trade tools" in the market now, never mind the sheer volume of tool types, as well as the vast number of makeup & hair products and how to use them! False eyelashes were my absolute nemesis--now since the video & in-person session w/Azhia, I use them happily anytime I have an event (not just bellydance, like family weddings for example:)).
My Husband even sat enthralled & fascinated through the whole dvd & rewinds of sections with me!!! He's so metrosexual!..l;,

Originally Posted by Lesgemini_Zafirah

Just wanna say I have both Azhia's dvds: I believe these are MUST-HAVEs in anyone's video library, if you career requires your image to be "out there" viewed by an audience/clients/public. I especially love the Basic Makeup dvd b/c I used to be so confused with all the "trade tools" in the market now, never mind the sheer volume of tool types, as well as the vast number of makeup & hair products and how to use them! False eyelashes were my absolute nemesis--now since the video & in-person session w/Azhia, I use them happily anytime I have an event (not just bellydance, like family weddings for example:)).
My Husband even sat enthralled & fascinated through the whole dvd & rewinds of sections with me!!! He's so metrosexual!..l;,

I [heart] ChrisLy!..l;,

Yep, it's settled...I'm getting these for my birthday!!! (It's next month).

Originally Posted by Sariah

Yep, it's settled...I'm getting these for my birthday!!! (It's next month).

Sweet! Remind me to give you free shipping for your birthday (go through me directly instead of PayPal). I'm ending the free shipping special in a few days but will extend to you for next month.

how much is the dvd?

Originally Posted by lylagus

how much is the dvd?

US35 + free shipping till the end of 2008!

I'm ordering mine today!!!

:-)

The first time I saw this post, I went out that night and bought several different Ardel lashes (didn't know what type would look best on me).

Tried this technique, it was much quicker (and cleaner), than techniques I've tried in the past with Halloween lashes.

My BF LOVED the look!!!

(((Hugs!)))

For your upcoming haflas...false lashes & Texas hair for all!

Okay, enough teasing. When and where can I buy this?

I wore false eyelashes for the very first time last week. It was a great accomplishment for me but it would have gone a lot easier if I had seen this DVD.

Originally Posted by Azhia

For your upcoming haflas...false lashes & Texas hair for all!

where i come from, it's brooklyn hair..................i hate to say it, but i have a moral aversion to big hair...........i kinda blocked my high school years out.......AND i got big-haired for my bro's wedding............i cringe when i see the pics ..l;,

Originally Posted by ruta21030

where i come from, it's brooklyn hair..................i hate to say it, but i have a moral aversion to big hair...........i kinda blocked my high school years out.......AND i got big-haired for my bro's wedding............i cringe when i see the pics ..l;,

I dunno, honey, in the right place, it could be quite effective and AWESOME.

Mlle DiCaprio, you can go here.

Originally Posted by Azhia

I dunno, honey, in the right place, it could be quite effective and AWESOME.

Mlle DiCaprio, you can go here.

you haven't seen the pics , but you WILL............mwahahahaha...

meh, i'm open, but it'll take some convincing :p

Originally Posted by Azhia

When done (and brushed out properly) back combing is not bad for the hair. Split ends are on the ends of the hair shaft; back combing is done at the root. Go very gently, exactly as shown so that you are not causing breakage; that brush is amazing and helps a great deal, too.

Before I was shown how to do this properly, I was convinced that it was bad for my hair, too, b/c to me it was about "ratting" it out, rather than gently and deliberately building volume at the root (hard to tell from the video, but I'm doing this very softly, albeit quickly). You can do it!

I use this technique with success. My question for you Azhia is:

What's better for fine hair? comb or a brush? My hair is long layered and just to my shoulders but fine. And if it's the brush, do I look for a "back combing brush?" I have seen combs of that name but never a brush. Where would I find it? Thanks doll.

Oh and forgot: What's good product to spray on the root area after back combing (also for fine hair)

Originally Posted by HOOKEDNOVICE

I use this technique with success. My question for you Azhia is:

What's better for fine hair? comb or a brush? My hair is long layered and just to my shoulders but fine. And if it's the brush, do I look for a "back combing brush?" I have seen combs of that name but never a brush. Where would I find it? Thanks doll.

I love back combing brushes (it's what I used in the tutorial); you can get black laquered wooden ones at Sally's Beauty Supply. Their uses are multi: more effective back combing, you can smooth with the brush portion, and it has a fat rattail end for sectioning.

I like hairsprays that are moldable, especially for fine hair. L'Oréal's Elnett (available now at Target I hear, though I had to have my sister smuggle me some from Germany), Aveda's Air Control, Bumble & Bumble's Spray de Mode.