Colorful lashes are the latest beauty trend to come back–here's how to do them
“I call it a ‘flare.’ What makes this style so fun is that when a client come in every two to three weeks for lash fills, I can easily switch them to a new color of their choice.” A fan of
’s eye-popping extensions, Boyd also likes to layer different colors on top of each other to create an ombre effect.If you're on the fence about professionally applied lash extensions, you can achieve a similar affect with your favorite pair of falsies, concealer, and that shadow palette you've probably kept stored away since last summer.
“Grab your favorite lash and a richly pigmented, liquid eyeliner and simply coat the lash to achieve a very subtle wash of color,” says Manderson. "If you want a brighter, more opaque finish, switch out the liner for a colorful mascara or pomade. You can also achieve the look by using a white or a light concealer to coat the lashes followed by a few layers of eyeshadow to customize the color you're looking for.
But both artists agree that you're going to need a little falsie assistance to get that major wow effect. “Lash extensions and falsies give a much more polished look than mascara, while also providing much more volume and length than any mascara ever could,” says Boyd. They also last longer and bypass the clumpy mess that can come with too many coats of mascara or shadow, Manderson adds, making them an easy way to mix up your beauty routine sans annoying cleanup.
Below, we've rounded up the products you'll want to keep an eye on when you’re ready to take your lashes center stage.