Mascara and Lashes: The Finishing Touch

The Eyes Have It

Nothing frames a beautiful eye quite like the perfect lashes. Whether you prefer a natural flutter of mascara or the full drama of a gorgeous strip lash, getting your lashes right is the finishing touch that pulls your entire eye makeup together. Yet it's also one of the areas where I see the most confusion - from choosing the wrong mascara formula for your lash type, to wrestling with strip lashes that ping off at the worst possible moment.

As a professional makeup artist, lashes are one of the things I'm most passionate about. On a wedding morning, I watch the transformation happen in real time - the moment I apply those final lashes and my bride sees herself in the mirror, her whole face lights up. It really is the detail that completes the look.

In this chapter, I'll walk you through everything you need to know about mascara and lashes. We'll start with the seven main types of mascara and which formulas suit different lash types, then move through professional application techniques, before diving into the world of false lashes - from strip and cluster lashes through to magnetic options and even eyelash extensions. I'll share the tips, tricks, and techniques I use every day in my professional kit, so you can achieve beautifully defined lashes with confidence. Ready to find your perfect lash look?