1. Measure Up

Your eye shape and length is unique to you, so false eyelashes will often need to be trimmed for the perfect fit. To do this, rest them on your own lashes, with the outer corner in line with your own – this is the fullest part of your lash line and if they don’t measure up here, your falsies will stand out for being just that. Remember, although false eyelashes are becoming a staple part of every girl’s make-up routine, the idea is that they look as natural as possible. If you’re totally new to false lashes, Ardell Lashes have a range to suit any particular look you might want to go for. They’ve been making false eyelashes for decades and are one of the leading suppliers to professional make-up artists so are a safe bet for any false lash fan.

Tip: If you need to trim them, cut from the outer corner so that the lash retains its shape.

2. Lay the Foundations

Apply your make-up before the lashes and don’t be shy. A generous coat of mascara now will save you trying to add more later. Applying make-up before the lashes helps prevent them getting clogged up with products and keeping them clean is what makes them re-useable.

Tip: Liquid eyeliner is particularly useful for blending the line between your own lash line, and the false one.

3. The Right Location

When you’re ready to apply the lashes, make sure you have good lighting, a wall mounted or free-standing mirror and a stable surface you can lean on to keep your hands steady.

Tip: If you’re planning to pull on a top with a tight-fitting neckline like a polo neck, do it now.

4. Apply the Glue

With the tube of adhesive in one hand and false lash in the other, squeeze a small amount of glue to the top of the tube and then run the band of your false lash through it. If you find it easier, you can use a small brush, a lip-gloss applicator is excellent for this, to paint the glue onto the lashes. Make sure you wash it thoroughly immediately afterwards to ensure you can use it again.

Tip:  Make sure the ends in particular are coated with glue, consider the inner and outer corners as anchors for your lashes – if they come loose, the whole thing could.

5. Take a Pause

Once the glue is on, leave it alone for 20-30 seconds until it goes tacky. This will make it stick to your lash line almost as soon as it’s in place and limit the possibility of it sliding about.

Tip: This would be a good time to rinse clean whatever you’ve used to apply the glue.

6.  Apply the Lashes

Hold the lashes between your fingers or with a pair of tweezers and guide them into position. Once they’re placed roughly where you want them, secure the corners first, and then gently push the middle section into place.

Tip: Try looking down into a mirror if you can. This will make it easier for you to see, and place your lashes on, your lash line.

7. Finishing Touch

Once the lashes are in place, a final coat with liquid eyeliner will help to blend the false eyelash in with your own for a seamless, perfected look.

Tip: If you’ve applied them well, you’ll barely notice that they’re there. Don’t forget and miss an opportunity to flutter them later.

We all do it. We all look at celebrities in magazines or on TV and wish we had their hair, wish we had access to the team of stylists they must have in order to look like that. Then we just accept that we’ll never look that good, that glossy hair which looks fabulous all day, an unrealistic expectation, and we move on.

But, getting that glossy, celebrity shine is actually not as difficult as it may seem. The secret to having good hair, is taking good care of it. As the cooler months approach, your hair will become increasingly under attack from hairdryers, straighteners, tongs or a fresh round of bleach or highlights for the party season and let’s not forget that silent hairdo killer – central heating. If you want enviable hair, then it’s time to start looking after it now.

None of us have hair that isn’t prone to fluffy, fly-away, flat and/or dry days, especially as the weather becomes windier, wetter and we spend more time indoors next to the radiator. But, thanks to a new range from gloEssentials, those days are numbered.

Prevention is better than cure and good hair-care starts with quality shampoos and conditioners. Too many women scrimp on these and invest more money in styling products, but think about it, your hair is likely to have more shampoo and conditioner on it than anything else. Like a quality foundation, quality shampoos and conditioners act as a base to prepare your hair for the styling assault that follows.

GloEssentials have three shampoos and conditioners for you to choose from:

For hair that is fine or flat, opt for their Volumising range to give you oomph and bounce. This range is formulated to be lightweight, leaving your hair free to move, instead of hang. Follow it up with gloEssentials Boost, the styling spray which will not only help give you the thicker, glossier hair than you already have, but help you keep it all day long.

For curly, frizzy, or damaged hair, moisture is your saviour – without it, no-one has glossy locks. The GloEssentials Hydrating range works not only to saturate your hair and quench its thirst, but helps to keep it hydrated. Fruit oils, collagen and Soy Amino Acids work to wipe out dryness and give damaged hair its healthy look back.  To maximise the shine, style your hair with Smoothing Oil to give each wave and curl its lustre.

Finally, if you’ve found these products too late and your hair is already in need of some serious T.L.C., have no fear, GloEssentials have perfected the Replenish range just for you. Packed with antioxidants and Quartz compounds, this range will nourish your hair back to health. Complement the shampoo and conditioner with their Reparative-Keratin Leave-in Treatment, for all day long shine. This treatment can even be used on dry hair for an extra hydration boost.

Start looking after your barnet now, and forget the celebs, it’ll be you other girls envy this Autumn and Winter.

*The GloEssentials range is suitable for colour treated hair, is paraben free and provides UV protection.