RESCU Lash Guide: How To Get Lengthy Luscious Lashes

14th OF March 2011

By Chloe Brinklow

There isn’t a woman in the world that hasn’t wished for longer, luscious or more flutter-worthy lashes and if there is, we certainly haven’t met her! They’re flirty, feminine and fun and the longer and thicker, the better! No longer reserved for A list celebs, there are so many accessible and affordable products and procedures on the market, to help add sexiness and pazzaz to your every-day look.

RESCU give the lash low down, with tips, tricks and top product picks…

Love Those Lashes Siberian Mink Extensions

Sick of applying wads of mascara only to end up with clumps and build up? Or worse, panda eyes before the day is out? Some eyes don’t wear mascara well but there’s no need to worry, RESCU has found one (very glamorous) solution!

Eyelash extensions aren’t new, but the Siberian Mink version from Love Those Lashes is, and at RESCU we think its love! Much like hair extensions when it comes to lash lengthening the end results differs greatly depending on the quality of the material used. With this in mind, Love those Lashes founder, Deborah Sloane, travelled the world to source the best mink fur available, which boasts softness and sheen, allowing the most enhanced, yet natural results!

RESCU Roadtest: Blonde and fair, my lashes were almost non-existent when I walked through the doors of the Love Those Lashes salon in Woollara. After a quick, yet in depth assessment my lash ‘stylist’ designed a look that would suit my natural eye shape and my needs. I asked for only a little length but mostly volume and thickness and so it was decided, ‘The Audrey’ style (named after Audrey Hepburn) was best for me. One of three popular designs, it sees the placement of lashes evenly along the eye, with a little extra length on the outer corners. The procedure took around one hour and I didn’t feel a thing, relaxing as the mink lashes were glued to each individual lash!

The results? AMAZING! In the first 24 hours I received no less than 10 compliments from work colleagues, friends, even the grocery store attendant. Completely low maintenance, life goes along as normal with the only change, the replacement of morning mascara application with a quick brush of the lashes as they do tend to go every-which-way in your sleep. Lashes I had only ever dreamt of are now mine to flutter at whoever I wish – certainly a new addiction, I can’t live without!

A full set of LOVE THOSE LASHES Siberian Mink extensions costs $320 and all refill appointments cost from $80 to $145. To make an appointment call 1300 lashes.’

If extensions aren’t your thing but lovely lengthy lashes are, try one of RESCU’s favourite mascaras or enhancers…

CustomEyes Mascara by Revlon

Your make up case need not be the size of a small suitcase, with new wonder products that serve more than one purpose. Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, understands the benefits of two-in-one products for busy modern day women who don’t have (nor want) gigantic make up kits - so she developed CustomEyes Mascara. Featuring two settings, this uber-intelligent mascara, gives long, defined lashes on setting one, and pumps up the volume for a more dramatic look on setting two, perfect for taking your office look to night out!

RESCU Styling Tip: Cats eyes are in, for a night on the town, use a liquid eye liner (our favourites here) to create an open eyed cat frame, finish off with CustomEyes mascara on setting two.

For stockists 1800 025 488 ($23.95)

Sublime De Chanel

Global Creative Director of Chanel Make Up Mr Peter Phillips has created an entire make up range, dedicated to the embellishment of the eyes. He for one, understands long, perfectly curved and lengthy lashes are the ultimate in femininity and beauty. A unique applicator, featuring semi-rigid combs, makes sure lashes are separated and lengthened for ultimate extension and drama.

RESCU tip: Applying Chanel’s Beaute des Cils ($48) (eye lash primer) daily will prolong make up hold while protecting and nourishing the lashed so over time, they grow longer!

Available May 8th 2011 from selected pharmacies and department stores nationally ($52)

Phyto Ultra Stretch Mascara by Sisley

Twiggy fans will rejoice as they see just how far this luxurious mascara goes, stretching and s
separating lashes, like no other product on the market! Its high tech brush captures each lash individually, ensuring definition and a rich coat of colour that won’t dry out or crumble. With a highly sophisticated formula, containing Pro Vitamin B-5 lashes are left supple, silky and smooth.

RESCU tip: If you’re naturally fair-haired opt for this little beauty in brown, the lighter colour will look more natural and flattering against your natural colouring.

Available from selected David Jones stores nationally from 27th March 2011 ($70)

LONG LASH by blinc cosmetics

Not your typical mascara this lengthening lash formula is designed to help you achieve the natural long lashes you have always longed for! Working from root to tip, you apply the formula to the lash line (just as you would liquid eyeliner) and after 2-4 weeks enjoy longer, thicker lashes naturally!

RESCU road test: A product that keeps it promises, we couldn’t believe just how much much the lashes lengthened, in just 14 days - 2 weeks later and they were even longer! Applying every morning, it was like giving the lashes a growth hormone, with their appearance more dramatic and defined with each day.

For stockists visit blinccosmetics.com.au or call 1300 734 783 ($75)

Magic Lash Growth Enhancer By Ardell Magic Lash Growth Enhancer

Are you prone to losing lashes? Do they feel weak and look thin? And mascara does little to enhance them? - Then Ardell Daily Lash Growth Enhancer is an affordable must-have! Like a multi-vitamin for your lashes, its multi-proteins stimulate new growth, repair and prevent loss, while giving you fuller, flutter-worthy lashes.

RESCU tip: The serum is applied with a pen like tube, apply daily for best results along the lash line focusing on the roots. You can expect healthier and fuller lashed in 3-5 weeks.

Available from Terry White and selected pharmacies nationally. ($19.95)

Main Image Courtesy of Love Those Lashes.