Hair & Makeup

How to get fuller, thicker lashes

Applying your mascara like an expert will make all the difference to your look. Andrew Gallimore, UK makeup ambassador for NARS, shows how to take your lashes from everyday to extraordinary

Beauty

GET THE APPLICATION RIGHT

“First, hold the wand right in at the roots and wriggle it side to side to build up as much mascara here as possible, and then take it up through the lashes. This gives a rich, luxe look, rather than clumps.”

LAYER IT UP

“A tapered wand is great as you can use the tip to coat even the smallest hairs. I like the NARS Climax Mascara – it creates a big sweep of lashes that looks so gorgeous. Layer up the product and use a lash comb between each coat to stop hairs sticking together and create a tapered finish.”

BACKCOMB YOUR LASHES

“You want to get all the volume and thickness at the lash root, so use the flat NARS Push Eyeliner Brush to apply some extra mascara right on the roots, top and bottom – it’s what I call ‘backcombing’ the lashes.”

EYE-OPENING BUYS

NIGHT VISIONS

Andrew Gallimore will be sharing his tips on how to create four incredible after-dark makeup looks in the coming weeks – see them all now in our exclusive video.

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