Mascaras for Length, Volume and Curl

Mascara can transform your look. It is one of the easiest things to add to your makeup to create impact. Different mascaras do different things, though! So, make sure you grab a mascara that has what you are looking for: length, volume, or curl?

The wand matters. Have you ever noticed that different mascaras have different shaped wands? Well, those different wand shapes actually have different results for your lashes!

• straight for natural
• sparse for length
• thick for volume
• tapered for winged 
• spiral for precision
• big for volume
• curved for curl

 

Then, consider how the mascara is applied to really get the best look!

LENGTH

Choose a mascara designed for lengthening lashes. A sparse wand will allow lightweight mascara application in order to extend lashes. Don't wiggle, which can cause lashes to clump.

VOLUME

Choose a high volume mascara. With a volume mascara, you are likely to get clumps out of the bottle, so be sure to twist the wand inside to coat it thoroughly, and then after you pull it out of the bottle, scrape excess mascara off of the wand onto the top of the bottle.

The secret to volume is LAYERS! Just like when you apply paint, you want to use multiple, thin layers, and not one heavy, globby layer. Scrape excess mascara off the wand each time, and apply multiple thin layers to the lashes. But layer quickly... dried mascara will contribute to clumping of future layers.

CURL

Use an eyelash curler before applying mascara. Start at the root of the lashes, and gently curl, working upwards to enhance the curl, depending on the length of your lashes.

Choose a curved mascara wand, which will help you better create and reinforce lash curl.

Apply the mascara to the lashes in an upward sweep. Try not to brush out the curl that you just worked really hard to make.