Whether at home or in the salon, strive to have perfect lashes this season

When mascara isn't getting the job done, consider false lashes or eyelash extensions because few things can boost your confidence as instantly as a good pair of falsies. They are a great way to get the look of full lashes without the hassle of mascara. Whether you're looking for something subtle or prefer to go full-on glam, applying lashes can often be the biggest challenge. If you struggle then you're certainly not alone. Here are a few tips and tricks, along with some great products lining the aisles at Choithrams.com

Prepare your supplies

Make sure you have exactly what you need before you begin. Set the glue, lashes, and any make-up products you require in one place so everything is accessible.

Kiss Haute Couture Singe Eye Ritzy lashes; AED 28.75

Trim your eyelash strips

Measure the strip against your actual eyelid and trim off the excess. keep the extra bit as you can use it later to stack on top for a real lift. Doing this on the outer corners is a real secret to giant Bambi-like lashes.

Apply your lash glue

Dab the glue all along the lash and wait for about 30 seconds. It needs to feel tacky but not wet. During that 30 seconds, bend the strip to make the ends kiss, better distributing the adhesive onto the ends so they don't lift while you're wearing them.

Kiss I.Envy Black Eyelash Hold; AED 22.75

Look downwards into a mirror, not straight ahead

Place a mirror under your face nearly to a perpendicular angle and look down. This way your eyelid will extend, almost like you're closing your eyes. It will allow you to better be able to see exactly where to place the strip.

Camouflage the strip's band using eyeliner

Take your trusty liquid liner and draw a line extending the band from where it begins to the inner corner of your eye.

Remove with care

Use a gentle eye make-up remover to loosen the glue when you're ready to remove your lashes. This will save damaging both your own lashes and the falsies. It will also wipe clean the eyeliner and any remaining make-up on your eyes and face.

Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover, 125ml; AED 29.25

Professional salon style

Looking for something a little more permanent? The Lash Show is the ultimate beauty concept specialising in lashes; considered as the confidence booster to all women as they wake up ready with flawless lashes. Lashes are the company’s core, pioneering the latest technology and new application techniques to achieve the perfect results guaranteed. A highly-trained, in-house team of experts is on hand to create the perfect lash style to suit your individual lifestyle and preference.

First, you pick a lash shape from five styles including Unicorn Tears, Wake Up Ready, Treasure Me, Mermaid Drop, and Pixie Dust. Next, you select a volume ranging from 1D-8D, allowing a lash queen to have the best-suited look for both her eyes and face shape. That's not all, because if you feel like a full pampering session The Lash Show offers half-set lashes (express), full-set lashes, brow shaping, brow lamination, manicures, pedicures, as well as nail extensions.

A luxurious and feminine space on Al Wasl Road with eight beauty bays, designed for optimal tranquillity, the glamorous studio is brushed with powdery pinks and brass features creating a welcoming feeling of Hollywood glamour with playful, whimsical touches. Sit down and relax at The Lash Show Café and enjoy a deliciously-Instagramable drink.

www.thelashshow.ae