Every girl wants to know how to apply mascara.  Often we put it on and it ends up being a mess.  There is mascara on our eyelids to our nose and the lashes come out in clumps.  Then there is the question of “do I apply mascara to the bottom lashes?” “Is it too much?” or “How much is too much?” And of course we want to know how to lengthen the eye lashes if they are short or how to thicken them if they are sparse.  Applying mascara may seem easy but if you want to make it an art, read more and become a professional.  This guide will help you find the perfect eyelash look for you.

To answer the question of whether you should apply mascara to both the bottom and upper lashes is rather simple.  First off it is a personal choice, if you want to do it, then do it and if not do not worry about it.  The point of mascara is to open your eyes.  If you want to open your eyes to the fullest extent then Yes, you should definetly apply mascara to both sets of eyelashes.  If you want to open your eyes but do not want a drastic look, just do the top set.  Also, if you are going for a natural look you should probably just do the top and if you are going for the glamour look apply your mascara to both sets.

Now most make up companies will help you out in terms of whether you want to lengthen, thicken, volumize, etc. your eyelashes.  All you have to do is read the package.  Makeup companies will take advantage of designing the mascara applicator to do what you want the applicator to do.  For example, mascaras that lengthen the eyelashes will normally be slimmer and longer while thickening mascaras will be more robust.  

For great upper eyelashes follow these simple steps.  First move the applicator in and out of the mascara holder to remove excess mascara.  Start at the base of the eyelash carefully as to not hit your eye by mistake.  In a medium but fluid paced motion apply the mascara from the base until the very end of the lash. For your bottom eyelashes hold the mascara applicator vertically and move it from one side to the other without applying it to your skin.

If you are worried about coloring, do not worry any further.  If you have dark eyes and naturally dark eyes, use black mascara.  If they are brown, use dark brown eyeliner.  For those with blue eyes, you can normally wear dark blue mascara or black depending on your preference.  If you are looking for a natural look but want to improve your lashes, use clear mascara.  If you like wild colors, browse through the Wet and Wild beauty collection as they have every color imaginable for a great price.

Some great mascaras that have a variety of mascaras that widen, lengthen, darken etc. are the following brands: Lancome, Revlon, Maybelline and L’Oreal.  They are expensive but well worth the investment.  Also mascara should be replaced every three to six months and you should not share it.