Thread: Spinning Off: Badonkadonk Lashes

Spinning off from Vibrating Mascara thread, thought I'd share a technique I like to utilize to create badonkadonk lashes*, volume + separation:

1) Curl your lashes, especially if they grow straight.

2) Using your favorite formula mascara (preferably not vibrating ..l;,), dip the wand once (never "pump") into the tube, wipe excess from the tip.

3) Holding mascara wand perpendicular to your lash line, tilt your head back and look into the mirror to give you the best access to the lash line, run the tip of the wand underneath the lashes, back and forth just a few times, as close to the lash root as possible. You only need to stay at the lash root for this step. One eye, and then the other; maintain this order so that b/t each step, the mascara dries.

4) Now holding mascara wand parallel to your lash line, brush a coat or 2 on top of the lashes, from root to tip.

5) Holding mascara wand parallel to your lash line, brush a coat or 2 underneath the lashes, wiggling the wand back and forth, from root to tip.

6) Repeat steps 2-6 until your desired badonkadonkness.

*This is coming from someone who has short, straight lashes. So this actually works.

<V8 slap to forehead> I have long lashes, but my upper lids droop so much that I look like this guy ,f:: . It never occurred to me to apply mascara to the top of the lash. Thanks!

Great instructions, but could you explain the purpose of the lash root application described in step 3?

Originally Posted by JeanneLF

Great instructions, but could you explain the purpose of the lash root application described in step 3?

I believe it's the key to volume-building the lashes. It also helps to define the lash line, as if you had applied a thin line of eyeliner to the lash line/root, making the lashes look thicker. It also builds strength at the root so that when you apply mascara to the rest of the lash (to the tip), not as likely to make the lashes droop.

Think of it this way: when you want to build voluminous hair, you backcomb at the root to build a thick base [of hair], not necessary to backcomb all the way up the shaft.

Originally Posted by Azhia

Think of it this way: when you want to build voluminous hair, you backcomb at the root to build a thick base [of hair], not necessary to backcomb all the way up the shaft.

I have this picture in my head of a tiny little comb backcombing my eyelashes...thanks for the tips!

Originally Posted by maiaraqs

I have this picture in my head of a tiny little comb backcombing my eyelashes...thanks for the tips!

Ow? ..l;, Hey, perhaps that is the same effect achieved with the vibrator.

Well, a vibrator certainly might make me look all wide-eyed. :Aohmy:

Originally Posted by Shalimah

Well, a vibrator certainly might make me look all wide-eyed. :Aohmy:

..g.:

Anybody try those mascaras with wands that look like a mase or morningstar?

Originally Posted by Azhia

Think of it this way: when you want to build voluminous hair, you backcomb at the root to build a thick base [of hair], not necessary to backcomb all the way up the shaft.

Next As Seen On TV......Eye Bumpits! ..l;,

~~Kimahri

Originally Posted by Kimahri

Next As Seen On TV......Eye Bumpits! ..l;,

~~Kimahri

*evoking the STRANGEST visual*
emoticon with bumpit in the eye

I am sooo going to try this

(geekily printed out instructions and put in make up tackle box)

Originally Posted by Azhia

Anybody try those mascaras with wands that look like a mase or morningstar?

Yep. I'm in love with Phenomen*Eyes.

Originally Posted by MakedaMaysa

Yep. I'm in love with Phenomen*Eyes.

I think that was the first "model" of that type I've seen.

What is it you like about the mase wand? ..g.:

I am too... My lashes have thinned over the years.