tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891345739404218122024-03-29T04:02:09.777-07:00EyelineHer...because it's hard enough <em>with</em> hairCarly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-91522462617409307982016-09-18T17:41:00.002-07:002016-09-21T21:47:20.267-07:00VIDEO: Introducing My New #1 Favorite Way to Recreate EyebrowsHi folks, as is my now-customary way to begin all my blog posts: It's been a while since I posted something new! As you know, I may not be a frequent updater to this site as there's only so many new tips and tricks I can actually come up with, but I read every single one of your comments. So: Thanks for those!<br />
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I'm coming out of hiding as I have a new product recommendation that I am incredibly impressed with for recreating eyebrows due to hair loss from alopecia, chemotherapy, trichotillomania -- so much so that it has basically replaced my previous <a href="http://www.eyelineher.org/2011/01/eyebrow-you-brow-part-two-with-photos.html" target="_blank">tried-and-trusted powder-and-pencil method</a> for my brows. So you know it's good! It's KOJI's <b><a href="https://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=689" target="_blank">Dolly Wink's Liquid Eyeliner in Dark Brown</a></b> and I am officially in love.<br />
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Why, you ask? For one thing, the nib is even finer than <a href="http://www.eyelineher.org/2014/11/video-how-to-create-totally-waterproof.html" target="_blank">my previous favorite liner pen by Kat Von D</a> (review and tutorial <a href="http://www.eyelineher.org/2014/11/video-how-to-create-totally-waterproof.html" target="_blank">here</a>), resulting in a super-fine, nicely convincing "hair" I can feather over a brown powder base.<br />
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Its staying power is also phenomenal, and I can put this on at 6 am, work a full day in a hot office, come back, go out, fall asleep and wake up with brows virtually intact. During the day, it's splash-proof, smudge-proof and sweat-proof. (Yes, I am forever splashing, smudging and sweating.)<br />
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As I make clear in the video, the downside of using a semi-permanent pen rather than pencil for brow recreation is the need to get it right first time (tiredness or hangover shakes be damned.) However, the lines you get from this pen are so fine and feathery that it really is hard to make a mess-up that's so significant it needs to be wiped away with a Q-Tip.<br />
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Big thanks to <a href="https://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=15" target="_blank">Thea</a> from the <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=689">BGBrows Makeup Shop</a> -- which supports the nonprofit <a href="https://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?" target="_blank">Bald Girls Do Lunch</a> -- for introducing me to this product, which she now <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=689" target="_blank">sells on her site</a> (although it's available elsewhere online too, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dolly-Wink-Liquid-Eyeliner-Brown/dp/B00MVNRVWE" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.) Reminder: I don't have any kind of formal relationship with BGBrows or BDGL (ie. I'm not being paid to endorse anything they do) -- I just <i>really </i>like the stuff they have in their online store, including their <a href="http://www.eyelineher.org/2011/05/product-review-bgdl-brow-sealer.html" target="_blank">world-beating brow lacquer</a>. Just to be nice and clear :)<br />
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Let me know in the comments if you've tried this product. I wouldn't change up my regular brow routine of a decade for any old product, so I hope I've conveyed just how quietly life-changing this one is.<br />
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Love, Carly xCarly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com84tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-80340592328984018702015-05-30T09:19:00.002-07:002015-05-30T09:19:59.530-07:00I'm in Vogue's Hair Loss Feature!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey folks: this is something I've been gagging to tell you all about for the last month, and I'm so thrilled I now can -- I'm featured in <a href="http://www.vogue.com/projects/13262618/hair-loss-women-cancer-chemotherapy-alopecia/" target="_blank">Vogue's incredible feature</a> on life and style beyond hair loss!<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.vogue.com/projects/13262618/hair-loss-women-cancer-chemotherapy-alopecia/" target="_blank">PHOTOS: Meet 9 Inspirational Women Who Have Embraced the Stylish Possibilities of Life After Hair Loss</a></li>
<li><a href="http://video.vogue.com/watch/hair-stories-women-wigs-scarves-hair-loss" target="_blank">VIDEO: 9 Women Tell the Truth About Life After Hair Loss</a></li>
<li><a href="http://video.vogue.com/watch/beauty-how-to-draw-eyebrows-carly-severn-tutorial" target="_blank">VIDEO: How to Draw the Perfect Eyebrows: Carly Severn’s Foolproof Tutorial</a></li>
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Back-story: Vogue contacted me a few months ago about participating in this new feature -- which comprised portraits and video (links above) -- and back in April, I went out to their offices in New York to be photographed by the amazing Cass Bird and styled by their phenomenal team. The series featured a <a href="http://www.vogue.com/projects/13262618/hair-loss-women-cancer-chemotherapy-alopecia/" target="_blank">range of incredible women</a>, from cancer patients and survivors to alopecia folks like me. Meeting all these friendly, funny people on both sides of the camera was the most incredible privilege, and I'm still on Cloud 9 frankly. They also asked me if I would do one of my <a href="http://video.vogue.com/watch/beauty-how-to-draw-eyebrows-carly-severn-tutorial" target="_blank">video tutorials on eyebrow makeup</a>, and you can watch it <a href="http://video.vogue.com/watch/beauty-how-to-draw-eyebrows-carly-severn-tutorial" target="_blank">here</a>! (Their camera is a bit fancier than my wobbly iPhone videos on this site, eh?)</div>
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I wanted to note that one of these women was 17 year-old Mia Sidaros, a lovely, vibrant aspiring fashion blogger from Los Angeles who was living with a rare form of bone cancer called <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/types/bone/patient/ewing-treatment-pdq" target="_blank">Ewing’s Sarcoma</a>. Shortly after the shoot, Mia passed away. I'm honored to have got to meet her and her family at the shoot, and <a href="http://video.vogue.com/watch/hair-stories-women-wigs-scarves-hair-loss" target="_blank">the Vogue video interview </a>is dedicated to her memory, which I think is a truly fitting tribute.</div>
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I hope to write more about all this in a little while, but in the meantime you can view all of the gorgeous black and white portraits <a href="http://www.vogue.com/projects/13262618/hair-loss-women-cancer-chemotherapy-alopecia/" target="_blank">here</a>, watch the video tutorial <a href="http://video.vogue.com/watch/beauty-how-to-draw-eyebrows-carly-severn-tutorial" target="_blank">here</a> and check out the video interview <a href="http://video.vogue.com/watch/hair-stories-women-wigs-scarves-hair-loss" target="_blank">here</a>. I really hope you all like it.</div>
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Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com89tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-88594748416845139242015-04-27T21:23:00.001-07:002015-04-27T23:26:27.535-07:006 Things Not to Say to Someone Experiencing Hair Loss (and 3 Things You Definitely Should)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hi folks! I blog a lot here about tips, tricks and tutorials for women experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia (like me) or other reasons — but it's occurred to me that being the relative or friend of someone losing their hair can sometimes be tricky, too. Whether it's your daughter, your mother or your best friend, seeing someone you love going through a period of (often rapid) transition in which their appearance changes dramatically can be an awkward time, not least because you're not sure you're giving the right encouragement, or saying the right things. (Plus they probably seem angry and/or teary a lot of the time.) Well, as someone who lost their hair aged 19 and has had literally <i>every</i> line under the sun said to them at one point or another, I'm here to offer my personal take on what not to say to someone experiencing hair loss to help you avoid worrying about causing inadvertent upset or offence. Plus: a few things you can and definitely <i>should</i> say!<br />
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Please note: it is absolutely <i>not</i> my intention here to "pile on" to wonderful, supportive, well-meaning people who are sometimes tongue-tied or stuck for words around people experiencing hair loss. I wouldn't have had a bloody CLUE what to say to someone in this situation before I went through it myself. It's for that reason that I'm providing this list, because nobody else is going to tell you this stuff — and because the support you offer as a loved one is monumental.<br />
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PS. You can say <i>anything</i> to me now, by the way. I don't care. I'll be over here, eating pizza :)<br />
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<b>"I wish I could wear headscarves/wigs too!"</b></div>
People who say this are <i>so</i> well-meaning, because they're trying to offer a positive spin on the situation. Ultimately however, it's not helpful for someone who suddenly has to wear a headscarf or wig for whatever reason to hear this from someone <i>with</i> hair — who actually has a choice in the matter. At the very least, it comes off insincere. Just... steer clear.<br />
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<b>"I'm jealous: it must take you no time at all to get ready in the morning!"</b><br />
See above! Someone who's just lost their hair this would gladly trade in their alleged extra half-hour in the morning for their hair back, believe me. (And for most hair-free types, the reverse is actually true: if you use make-up to <a href="http://www.eyelineher.org/search/label/tutorials" target="_blank">recreate eyebrows and eyelashes</a>, this takes much longer than a "normal" make-up routine, at least initially.) The best you'll get here is a strained smile.<br />
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<b>"Ugh, I'm having such a bad hair day"</b><br />
This one is so easy to blurt out, and most people wouldn't bat an eyelid at you saying this — unless they've just lost their hair. The most mundane hair comments can cut surprisingly deeply for people in the midst of hair loss. At worst, they'll just yell "at least you <i>have</i> hair!" at you, and then it'll be awkward turtles all round. This kind of stuff is super-easy to say without thinking, so if you do utter it, the best remedy is to apologize immediately with the words "Ugh I am a total idiot, sorry" and breeze on through like it never happened.<br />
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<b>"It'll come back though, right?"</b><br />
Otherwise known as, 'the infuriating amateur diagnosis.' (Actually, the last person who said this to me was the lady at the DMV after I submitted my request to wear my cap in my drivers license photo. I jokingly replied, "that's news to me, love!" She... did not laugh.) Yes, many folks who lose their hair do get it back. Many don't. Regardless of what's going to happen in the future, if all you want in the world at that time is for your hair to come back, hearing Dr. Unqualified telling you what they "reckon" is going to happen with your medical condition can be a bit of a kick in the pants, to say the least — even it's coming from a good place, because they think that's what you want to hear.<br />
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<b>"My friend tried X, and it worked for her!"</b><br />
Trust me, the raw, vulnerable relative or friend in front of you does <i>not</i> want to hear about your acquaintance who tried yoga/steroids/guano masques/snake-oil. They're already being bombarded with Google Ads about that stuff. They're almost certainly in touch with a variety of medical professionals about the best route forward. Leave your contact out of it. Unless, of course, that contact is also a scientist who's literally just announced 100% success in a peer-reviewed clinical hair loss trial of 500 subjects: <i>then</i> you can give them their email!<br />
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<b>"It's only hair."</b><br />
Yes, it's only hair. But to a woman who's just lost theirs, it's never "only" hair. It will be soon — but not right now. Wait til <i>they're</i> the ones saying this line. Then it's an awesome mantra!<br />
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<b>Laugh at their hair loss jokes</b><br />
Using humor — often very dark humor — can feel really good for people losing their hair (or people losing anything, for that matter.) Really try to get over any awkwardness you might feel about such jokes, and laugh along with them, even if it's shocked laughter. If you feel <i>really</i> awkward, just say "ohhhh... you went there!" Don't leave them hanging! (Please note: do NOT attempt to make the same jokes yourself. Trust me, it will go down like a sack of you-know-what.)<br />
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<b>Send them <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/TeacupInTheBay/no-hair-hall-of-fame/" target="_blank">this Pinterest board</a></b><br />
I made a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/TeacupInTheBay/no-hair-hall-of-fame/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a> of famous (and not-so-famous) women looking absolutely incredible with no hair. We live in a culture that relentlessly associates hair with femininity (and vice versa), and positive representations of women without hair can be hard to find. So there, I did it for you. Click <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/TeacupInTheBay/no-hair-hall-of-fame/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the board and send 'em the URL!<br />
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<b>Tell them they look beautiful</b><br />
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To all the fantastic friends and relatives of folks experiencing hair loss: I hope this helps! A reminder: I may not post very regularly here (EyelineHer is intended as more of a resource bank than a day-to-day blog) BUT I read every single comment you folks post here, and will do my utmost to respond to you. So if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot me a comment right here.<br />
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<br />Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-87979165517171532272014-12-17T23:14:00.002-08:002014-12-17T23:14:26.464-08:005 Plan-Ahead Ways To Stop Having No Hair Ruining Your Day<i>FYI: This post originally appeared on <a href="http://blog.suburbanturban.co.uk/headwear/how-to-cope-with-hair-loss-5-plan-ahead-ways-to-stop-having-no-hair-ruining-your-day/" target="_blank">Suburban Turban's blog</a>!</i><br />
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I am not embarrassed to admit that in the first few years after losing my hair -- to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alopecia_universalis" target="_blank">alopecia universalis</a>, in case you’re interested -- having no hair used to regularly ruin my day. I used to obsess over the ways in which it made me look (and therefore feel) different to everybody else, and all the ways I might be "found out." So I worried about having my headwear pulled off or blown away. I worried about my false lashes falling off. I worried about water splashes ruining my drawn-on eyebrows. You name it, I worried about it. And all I can think of now about that period is <i>what a massive waste of time that was</i>.<br />
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It may be easy to say this now, with the benefit of hindsight, but I get annoyed (and a little sad) thinking of all the times that self-consciousness stopped me from playing with grabby young relatives, or going near water, or jumping in a convertible, or walking on a windy pier. Because now I realise that the key, really, is working out exactly what worries you, and preparing for it -- so that you don’t have to worry about it, ever. So from my years of experience, here are my five tried-and-tested tips to stop having no hair ever ruining your day:<br />
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If you know you’ll be going near or on water, a little planning ahead ensures you’ll be as comfortable and carefree as possible, and not a flinching killjoy on the sidelines like I used to be. Use waterproof sealer on eyebrow and eye makeup so it stays firm in the face of spray and splashes (click <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/recreating-eyebrows-with-make-up.html" target="_blank">here</a> for my video tutorial) -- or go further and use a waterproof pen liner for both brows and lash-line, for 100% confidence (tutorial <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2014/11/video-how-to-create-totally-waterproof.html" target="_blank">here</a>.) If water’s in the mix, forget the <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/video-how-to-applying-false-lashes.html" target="_blank">false lashes </a>-- you’ll just be worrying about them coming off -- and <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-lash-part-one-just-make-up.html" target="_blank">use softly smudged eyeliner</a> to recreate the look of 3D lashes instead (but don’t forget the sealer over it.) I also like to carry a small make-up kit with me at all times with a brow pencil and my sealer, so I can repair or re-do my brows if the situation gets a little messy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me on holiday this year, sporting my giant shades</td></tr>
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<b>2. Sunglasses are your friend</b><br />
I used to be very self-conscious about the way my eyes looked without lashes, and became deeply attached to my “<a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/09/video-foolproof-guide-to-liquid.html" target="_blank">liquid liner and false lashes</a>” combination, which I love to this day (click <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/09/video-foolproof-guide-to-liquid.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the tutorial.) This meant the idea of losing a lash or having my liner running due to watery eyes (or even tears) became a big concern. If it’s your concern too, carry a pair of sunglasses with you in your bag at all times, even in winter -- so if you lose a lash or get smeared, you can just cover up the whole crime-scene ASAP with shades. (Tip: those big “Jackie O”-style sunglasses are also great at hiding rubbed-off eyebrows. Two problems solved in one!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wearing my trusty anti-wind ribbon hairband</td></tr>
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<b>3. Hairbands keep everything locked down </b><br />
In a situation where your headwear might blow away or fall off? Stretchy hairbands in pretty colours are the best for slipping over whatever you’re wearing up-top, to ensure it stays put, so carry one with you. This is, incidentally, my personal tip for rollercoasters, where I wear a tight cap and not one but two headbands over it. If you don’t like headbands, try a slim scarf tied over your headwear instead, 50s-style.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just one of the drawers in my house housing my hat collection</td></tr>
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<b>4. Pack a spare</b><br />
I used to have a recurring nightmare about being out of my home and somehow mislaying or losing the headwear I was wearing. (Stand down Dr. Freud! This dream seems pretty obvious.) Once I started carrying a spare cap in the bottom of my bag with me always, these worries went away. My favourite cap to carry is the <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/women-hair-loss/hats/womens-hair-loss-fashionable-turban-kimmy/" target="_blank">Kimmy</a> by <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/" target="_blank">SuburbanTurban</a>, because it's so perfectly small, and to me, it's as necessary as the spare tyre in my car.<br />
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<b>5. Finally: make no apologies for carrying all this stuff!</b><br />
If any or all of these things make you feel more comfortable in your own skin, and carrying them with you gives you reassurance and confidence: embrace them! Never feel like you’re fussing, or over preparing -- because if having this stuff with you when you’re out in town or on a night out makes you feel like you can do all of the things you used to do with hair, that’s worth it. Enjoy!<br />
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Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-59720782966616460692014-11-04T20:29:00.000-08:002014-11-04T20:29:01.819-08:00VIDEO: How to create totally waterproof eyebrows (if you don't have any of your own) — plus lashes! Don't get me wrong: I <i>love</i> my trusty <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/recreating-eyebrows-with-make-up.html" target="_blank">everyday eyebrow technique</a> of <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/eyebrow-you-brow-part-two-with-photos.html" target="_blank">eyeshadow + brow pencil + sealer</a>. If it suddenly starts raining, I'm certainly not going to panic my eyebrows are going to wash off. But for a while now, I've been looking for a way to create <i>totally</i> waterproof eyebrows: the kind that will withstand not just raindrops, but full-on underwater swimming. And I'm pleased to report I've found one!<br />
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The key? This nifty waterproof <a href="http://www.sephora.com/tattoo-liner-P245205" target="_blank">Tattoo Liner Pen by Kat Von D</a>. It's a felt-tip in jet black, and once it's on it will not. Come. Off. (I mean, it <i>does</i> obviously, but it takes serious effort.) The nib is fine and pointy enough to be able to use it like you would a sharp pencil, and that's exactly how I use it.<br />
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This is exactly <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">the same eyebrow technique</a> as I've shown you in <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">previous videos</a>, in which I lightly feather individual "hairs" onto the brow area. (If you're unfamiliar with those, <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">click here to take a look</a>!) The only difference: instead of using a sharp eyebrow pencil to make these lines, I'm using this semi-permanent felt tip. It obviously creates a darker, stronger look, and it takes more concentration (because unlike using eyebrow pencil, it's a right hassle to correct any mistakes) -- but for getting beautifully waterproof brows that mean you can jump in a pool and look exactly the same when you jump out, it's so worth it.<br />
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You can also use this pen like an eyeliner, so in place of my usual liquid liner, I use this to draw on a waterproof line where my upper lashes would be and to feather on little "lower lash hairs" to finish the look. <i>Voila</i>: pretty-much-totally-waterproof brows and eyeliner!<br />
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(A note: as I mention in the video, I actually own <i>two</i> of these Kat Von D pens. That's because using it on my eyelids as an eyeliner dulls the point of the felt tip -- and using a fatter nib to feather on "eyebrow hairs" just looks too dark and Magic Marker-like. So I keep one of my pens exclusively for feathery use on my brows, which keeps the nib nice and fine. Problem solved!)Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-90864288765103635392014-10-25T21:02:00.000-07:002014-10-25T21:02:00.841-07:00Hello there, Eyelinehers!Hello everybody! It's Carly just checking in to wave hi, in the hope you're all doing well and still finding these tips and tutorials helpful. I realize my last "proper" post was over a year ago, and wanted to reassure you that even though I haven't made a new video in a while, that's because I always wanted this site to be more of a handy resource for you all than a "my day to day thoughts" kinda blog. Rest assured I am still here to read every one of your lovely thoughtful comments!<br />
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Yes, please do: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EyelineHerBlog" target="_blank">right here</a>! (My YouTube name is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EyelineHerBlog" target="_blank">Eyelineher Blog</a>.) You can also subscribe there, too.<br />
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<b>"Where did you buy the little dark hat you wear under your scarf in the videos?"</b><br />
This is, without a doubt, the question I get asked most on this blog. (I actually make it clear in my blogs where my products come from, but I totally understand it's easy to miss something.) It's a <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/women-hair-loss/hats/womens-hair-loss-fashionable-turban-kimmy/" target="_blank">Kimmy</a> from the wonderful online retailer <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/" target="_blank">Suburban Turban</a>. That's me modelling the cap on their site, but that's because their founder and all-round hat-wizard Nicky Zip became a dear friend after I met her through cancer care work. I don't get paid for plugging her products, promise -- I just really love them.<br />
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<b>"There's a particular technique or problem I'm having. How can I get advice?"</b><br />
Just comment right here on the site, on any post! I read every comment and reply wherever humanly possible.<br />
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<b>"Have you discovered any good products or techniques in the past year?"</b><br />
Not as many as you'd think. I am still totally wedded to <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">my eyebrow techniques and products</a> (any eyeshadow powder + <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rimmel-London-Professional-Eyebrow-Pencil/dp/B004LXJSXM" target="_blank">Rimmel eyebrow pencil</a> + <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=689" target="_blank">BGDL Sealer</a>.) The <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=689" target="_blank">BGDL Sealer</a> is still the most amazing I have tried, and I urge you all to order one from the kindly Thea at <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?" target="_blank">BGDL</a> (they do online orders!) I will never be parted from my <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/" target="_blank">Suburban Turban</a> hats, so take a look at their stuff and email Nicky with your questions. My only real discovery is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kat-Von-Tattoo-Liner-Trooper/dp/B002KGW6VI" target="_blank">Kat Von D Tattoo Liner</a>, which I now use to recreate 100% waterproof eyebrows if I'm doing something really wet, like swimming or kayaking. If this sounds interesting to anybody, I'll do a new tutorial on it!<br />
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My best to you all! Carly xoCarly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-80737783869900041982013-09-08T20:05:00.000-07:002014-11-23T17:56:00.888-08:00Video: how to recreate bottom lashes with makeup When <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyelashes" target="_blank">recreating lost or sparse eyelashes</a> with <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-lash-part-one-just-make-up.html" target="_blank">makeup</a> and <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/video-how-to-applying-false-lashes.html" target="_blank">false lashes</a>, it's easy to forget to pay attention to your bottom lids — even though they used to have lashes too!<br />
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So even though I've already done <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/video-how-to-applying-false-lashes.html" target="_blank">video</a> and <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/02/on-lash-part-two-falsies.html" target="_blank">picture tutorials</a> on <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyelashes" target="_blank">lashes in general</a>, I wanted to make a quick video for you entirely dedicated to those little guys on the bottom who are so often overlooked. Enjoy, and let me know what you think! xo<br />
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<br />Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-79851035534386837192013-09-08T17:55:00.001-07:002014-11-23T19:11:03.476-08:00Video: How to tie a headscarf using an infinity scarfI haven't made a video for you guys in a while (see <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2012/05/still-here-still-eyelining.html" target="_blank">here</a> for an explanation!) but I've developed a sweet trick using an infinity scarf that I was <i>so </i>sure you'd love, I couldn't resist getting the video camera out again...<br />
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If you're not familiar with an infinity scarf (sometime also called a circle scarf, or a tube scarf), they are loops of stretchy cotton primarily designed to be worn around your neck, but why let that stop you making a BRILLIANT headscarf out of one? As I explain in the vid, these types of scarves are very common on the High Street, where they're also pretty cheap — here in the US, <a href="http://www.forever21.com/" target="_blank">Forever 21</a> and <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/" target="_blank">H&M</a> are my primary hunting grounds. <span style="color: red;">-- UPDATE: I just found a bunch of perfectly-stretchy infinity scarves in lovely colors in my local <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values-matter" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a>, of all places! They were Limited-Edition <a href="http://www.yellow108.com/blogs/news/15780880-infinity-scarf-feature-in-whole-foods-market-gift-guide" target="_blank">Zero Waste Infinity Scarves</a> by <a href="http://www.yellow108.com/" target="_blank">Yellow 108</a> at $24,99 -- I can't for the life of me find a link for buying online, but I'll keep you posted. -- </span><br />
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Enjoy the video, and let me know what you think in the comments! C xo<br />
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<br />Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-8932599913342844442013-06-14T18:35:00.000-07:002014-11-23T19:11:34.235-08:00(Don't) Shine On: Two Top Tips For Preventing Shiny EyebrowsHello folks! Summer's pretty much here, so I've emerged from my blog hibernation to send my best wishes to you all AND share a couple of summery tips with you.<br />
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As lovely as warmer weather is, for us it also heralds the arrival of something even more annoying than wasps at your summer picnic — and that is <b>shiny <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">eyebrows</a></b>. Heat and humidity are irritating enough when they transform your face into an oil slick, but when they start to affect <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">your painstakingly-drawn brows</a> and make them look unrealistically shiny (or even threaten to make them slide off), it's enough to make you stay indoors in front of an industrial-strength fan until the leaves start falling. So, how do I stop <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">my eyebrows</a> becoming shiny and annoying? With these two amazing products:<br />
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I've <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/product-review-bgdl-brow-sealer.html" target="_blank">written about this product before</a>, but it's just fantastic. (No, I don't work for them.) It's so good at keeping your drawn-on eyebrows on your face that I have long since forgotten <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/02/bad-news-and-good-news.html" target="_blank">how upset I was</a> at Benefit Cosmetics <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/02/bad-news-and-good-news.html" target="_blank">discontinuing my previous sealer-of-choice She-Laq</a>.<br />
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Where it really beats all the other sealers out there, however, is the lack of shine it dries with — after applying it over your eyebrow makeup you're left with a pleasingly matte finish that gives an extra-realistic touch to <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">your new brows</a>. I should also mention that you can now <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/" target="_blank">buy this product online</a> on the Makeup Shop section of the <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/" target="_blank">Bald Girls Do Lunch website</a>, which is awesome!<br />
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Of course, even products as heroic as this cannot work miracles, and there's no sealer in the world which can stay 100% shine-free in the face of Californian heat (or even just one's own natural oily tendencies in the T-Zone.) Which is why you also need:<br />
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If you're dismayed by how shiny your <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">eyebrow makeup</a> looks a few hours after <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows" target="_blank">application</a>, simply press one of these oil-absorbing blotting sheets carefully over the eyebrow region and lift it gently away. Voila: the grease is gone!<br />
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Note: you're not <i>rubbing or wiping </i>your eyebrow with the sheet (this will smear your beautifully-applied work.) Rather, you're <i>pressing </i>it onto the area — and if you do this right, you won't lift away any of the makeup at all, I promise. The technique I like to employ for optimum oil removal is pressing a sheet onto one eyebrow and holding it in place at one end with my left hand, while gently sweeping two fingers on my right hand <i>across </i>the sheet and across the eyebrow. This way, you're soaking up the oil from the skin whilst not disturbing the make-up under the sheet at all, because you're not applying any friction to it. Perfect! (This, by the way, is a great way of removing oil all over your face.)<br />
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There are a lot of oil absorbing sheets out there in the chemist's/drugstore, the best probably being <a href="http://www.cleanandclear.com/product/blotting-papers/clean-clear-oil-absorbing-sheets" target="_blank">Clean and Clear's lovely, powdery sheets</a>. I do have a slightly weird confession though: whilst they aren't common in the UK, you know those toilet seat cover sheets you'll find in a little dispenser in pretty much any US restroom?<br />
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They are <i>amazing </i>at absorbing oil, and you can tear off as much as you need. They are also FREE, and come on; it's not like you're grabbing a <i>used </i>one! Stop looking at me like that! If you're in a bind, or just really object to the toilet seat cover thing, a sheet of toilet paper or tissue is also pretty good at blotting shine from your brows too.<br />
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<b>Enjoy your shine-free summer! Love, Carly.</b><br />
<br />Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-26557120721550481832012-05-23T20:35:00.000-07:002012-05-23T20:35:10.539-07:00Still Here, Still Eyelining!Hello everybody!<br />
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Just wanted to let you know that even though I haven't updated this blog in a while, I have <i>not </i>abandoned it - in fact, I am checking it regularly and see every one of the the lovely comments and questions you guys post. The reason I don't update it frequently is because I wanted this blog to be a helpful resource of photos, videos and tutorials, rather than one of those 'day-to-day thoughts' kind of blogs (goodness knows there's enough of <i>them </i>out there...), and I feel like this site and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/EyelineHerBlog">my YouTube channel</a> now have most of your bases covered.<br />
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If you have any questions about the tutorials or specific products, or even have an idea for a new tutorial that you'd like to see, as always please feel free to leave a comment or <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/EyelineHerBlog">message me</a> a bit more privately via my YouTube channel. I love to hear from you all!<br />
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Keep on lining, lashing and scarf-tying, everybody :)<br />
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<br />Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-46886116471353835172011-09-14T15:39:00.000-07:002011-09-17T17:36:50.604-07:00Video: the foolproof guide to liquid eyelinerI've covered liquid eyeliner <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-lash-part-one-just-make-up.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">before</span></a>, but since it's the one thing women often find tricky to get the hang of, here's a short video showing you exactly how to get the perfect shape, step-by-step. Enjoy!<br />
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There are a number of ways to wear your Buff, which this brief video introduces!<br />
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PS. Buffs are available in selected outdoors shops and online - here's their <a href="http://www.buffwear.co.uk/pages/welcome-to-buffera-ltd.php">UK </a>and <a href="https://www.kitshack.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/52">US </a>sites to get you started...Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-39622358549153424022011-06-02T19:53:00.000-07:002011-06-06T18:15:01.774-07:00The easiest way to tie a headscarf - without knots!This is my absolute favourite way of tying a scarf - by using a stretchy hairband instead of tying any knots. With a little practice, you'll be able to do this one with your eyes closed. It might sounds strange but trust me: it works!<br />
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</div><div>There's now also a brand-new <a href="http://twitter.com/eyelineher">Twitter feed</a> where I'll be posting updates and generally chatting. Come and say hello - I'm <a href="http://twitter.com/eyelineher">@EyelineHer</a>!</div><div><br />
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</div>Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-83224371262898911982011-05-23T17:03:00.000-07:002011-05-23T17:33:32.863-07:00Recreating eyebrows with make-up: another videoHere's another video demonstrating exactly how to restore lost eyebrows with the aid of eyeshadow and pencil. (As comprehensive as <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/eyebrow-you-brow.html">my first video on this topic</a> was, the recording quality could definitely have been improved - so, it has!)<br />
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If this is your first watch you might find my p<a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/eyebrow-you-brow-part-two-with-photos.html">hoto tutorial on recreating eyebrows</a> a useful companion, too. Happy feathering and pencilling, amigos!<br />
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</div>Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-91199413984397264322011-05-16T23:26:00.000-07:002011-05-16T23:28:34.659-07:00Hey, nice hat - plus, the importance of sizing<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkxsWRgEqKPXbj4FJKOOcGwmqZKT2pCl_0oq38R3Li6PGH3ZLBYWwwZfXAAL9pO5_oA2GWlc97FIgqkDJN_72kjxnje_cwt9iTKLL0qHOxWvH-zryVDMJx8AVPxCk7DUWJXssVhX9AbrN/s1600/SubTub.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkxsWRgEqKPXbj4FJKOOcGwmqZKT2pCl_0oq38R3Li6PGH3ZLBYWwwZfXAAL9pO5_oA2GWlc97FIgqkDJN_72kjxnje_cwt9iTKLL0qHOxWvH-zryVDMJx8AVPxCk7DUWJXssVhX9AbrN/s200/SubTub.jpg" width="175" /></a></div>People are always nice about headwear - there's something about a good hat that just makes them smile. So I couldn't resist naming this post after the three words I nearly <i>always </i>hear<i> </i>when I'm wearing headwear from one particular company: <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/">Suburban Turban</a>. </div><div><br />
</div><div>In the interests of full disclosure, I should say I'm fortunate enough to now know their supremely talented head honcho Nicky, who's become a dear friend of mine through her work in UK hospitals*. But really, these hand-finished <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/shop/shop.asp?id=84&pid=84&cid=33&pcid=0">caps</a>, <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/shop/shop.asp?id=84&pid=84&cid=40&pcid=0">hats </a>and <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/shop/product.asp?id=84&cid=39&pcid=0&product=124">scarves </a>speak for themselves.<br />
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(* That's also my grinning mug you can see on the site. Nicky likes her models to be drawn from the 'hair-free community' and is always looking for ladies to smile for her camera in the Surrey, UK area. If you're in her area and fancy a go, <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/contact/default.asp">hit her up</a>!)</div><div><br />
</div><div><b>A short word on sizing</b>: you'll find a handy <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/default.asp?id=89&name=Hat%20Size%20Guide">how-to</a> on the Suburban Turban site on the importance of hat sizing, which is a key lesson regardless of where you buy your headwear. So often I've tried on a 'non-specialised' hat in a shop only to find what looked fab on the plastic head looks ridiculous on mine. It took a while to realise that it's not always a matter of a bad hat (or bad head, for that matter), but merely a too-small or too-big one. So ladies: <a href="http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/default.asp?id=89&name=Hat%20Size%20Guide">get measuring</a> and refuse to settle for a wrong-sized hat.<br />
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</div>Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-12702290672768258342011-05-05T09:43:00.002-07:002013-06-14T17:49:28.690-07:00Product review: BGDL Brow Sealer<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>[UPDATED: now with online shopping links for this product! Go get 'em.]</b></span><br />
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First, I must kick off with an apology for the radio silence - I have been moving my life's possessions across the globe! EyelineHer is now based out of the California Bay Area, so this means that I'll most likely be covering a lot more US products from now on. However, fear not UK ladies: I will endeavour also to give prices in GBP, as well as mentioning your shipping options.<br />
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So, let's kick off the invasion with a new brow sealer product review!<br />
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<b>Price</b>: $25 for a full-size bottle (c.£15), $15 for a travel size (pictured - c.£9). I'm told that all proceeds from sales go back into the organisation to fund their support programs for women with alopecia - which can only be a good thing.<br />
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<b>Availability</b>: <span style="color: red;">[UPDATED] </span>This little baby is now available online, hurrah! You can buy direct from BGDL on the Makeup Shop section of <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/" target="_blank">their website</a>. You can apparently also still make your order from <a href="mailto:info@baldgirlsdolunch.org">info@baldgirlsdolunch.org or by calling the</a> <a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=21">call the BGDL office</a> with an order toll free at 800-578-5332 (UK ladies: you'll need to add 001 on front of that number). US shipping costs $7, and they'll ship overseas too (extra charges of course).<br />
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<b>Application</b>: This sealer comes in a little bottle with a brush built into the lid (handy), so application is quick and easy. The liquid brushes over brows easily, with minimal smudging of colour.<br />
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<b>Feel</b>: All good - I experienced no stiffness, sting or irritation.<br />
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<b>Sleep test</b>: eyebrows sealed at noon (what can I say, it was a duvet day) and slept in overnight. All present and correct in the morning with very little brow loss.<br />
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<b>Overall judgement</b>: the total lack of shine, in addition to some impressive staying power, makes this sealer a total winner. I must confess to being initially worried when I found I could rub the entire sealed brow off with ferocious effort, but the fact that normal wear and tear throughout the day (not to mention sleepytime) did not affect my brows at all makes up for this almost entirely. At the moment, this product is selling almost entirely through word-of-mouth and BGDL's events, but when online purchasing is enabled this product will be near-perfect. If you hate shiny brows, this is the one.Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-55174475056406429842011-02-13T06:10:00.005-08:002011-05-10T08:31:20.086-07:00Bad news and good news<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCECpa28ROP8FiwJhqc20uoT3LHJgoZ7hIppKROAhAkknOstF7JDGSbaSHn1SrUNfmONqw-Yig8JmPTM0osExqTyJ6Z9XbRNWFtDsmaFd8KHkcgxUvw8dL5XVJCU8g4vzbYT2NUt1AEY2t/s1600/DSC_0671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCECpa28ROP8FiwJhqc20uoT3LHJgoZ7hIppKROAhAkknOstF7JDGSbaSHn1SrUNfmONqw-Yig8JmPTM0osExqTyJ6Z9XbRNWFtDsmaFd8KHkcgxUvw8dL5XVJCU8g4vzbYT2NUt1AEY2t/s200/DSC_0671.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>First, the bad news: the saviour of faux-eyebrows, <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-Cosmetics-she-laq/dp/B000G6O036">Benefit's She Laq</a>, is being discontinued.<br />
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As a long-time devotee of this product, which <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/search/label/eyebrows">lacquers drawn-on eyebrows into place</a> for over 24 hours, I'm gutted. (The decision, by the way, has been confirmed by their UK head office, although I'm afraid I don't know how widespread the discontinuation is.) This wonder bottle was the product that first reassured me of the power of cosmetics and beauty products to recreate what I'd lost facially, and I know that many other hair-free ladies feel the same way.<br />
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Which, in the spirit of indefatigable optimism, leads me to the good news: I have realised it makes poor sense to put all your eggs into one lacquer bottle, and to rely absolutely on a single product. Cosmetics companies are businesses like all the others, and, as frustrating as it is for those who love them, certain products <i>do </i>get withdrawn from sale. So, in between panic-buying my local department store's She Laq reserves and hoarding them in my underwear drawer, I have decided to embark on a mission to road-test all the alternatives I didn't even know were out there, for your lacquering and sealing pleasure. Testing will be fair and rigorous, judging products on a range of consistent criteria. First into the fire is a new one on my radar:<br />
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<b>Application</b>: A lot less simple than She Laq, which has a little brush built-in to the bottle's lid - but, to be fair, that's because Weather Everything is primarily designed to be mixed with eyeliner itself in the little containers and then applied - not painted over (as I will be doing). The sealer comes in the form of a squeezy plastic bottle with a droplet cap, and no brushes are included. To apply, I squeezed a little into the container provided, and dipped a little brush into it, which I then painted over my faux-brows. No running or smudging of colour occurred - good stuff.<br />
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<b>Feel</b>: good - no stiffness or irritation for me.<br />
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<b>Staying power</b>: passed the 'rub-test' (in which I ferociously rub the sealed eyebrows) extremely well. Left to its own devices, this kept my eyebrows in place beautifully, with no discernible deterioration in appearance, even after a day.<br />
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<b>Sleep test</b>: eyebrows sealed at 8.30am Monday morning, and slept in Monday night. Woke up Tuesday morning, and they were still there. Thumbs up.<br />
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<b>Overall judgement</b>: as a sealer, Weather Everything is brilliant, and very well-priced. Not having a built-in brush is a drawback, but then that's not what the product was originally designed for, so it seems mean to judge it harshly on this issue. Easily as good as She Laq on the sealing and longevity front. It might run out more quickly due to the potentially wasteful application method, but it's reasonably priced, so I can't complain too much there.<br />
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This is, it's fair to say, a most excellent start in the quest for the best eyebrow sealer out there. If you have another sealer or lacquer product you think stands up to scrutiny and deserves to be mentioned, let me know!Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-44043260000244190032011-02-01T12:55:00.002-08:002011-02-13T06:31:47.934-08:00On the lash (part two: falsies)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCSVylHeCWc1UeOPTKPxHuQTBtr-E4KjddTHgdJ6kgiwJnM4Cm8suPdFGjzhQRRUpRzOwGLvHcjphVR6w3qIiAtcBdW2KFJB0mM_l1ke8fXAPRnBJu8tG7dLuft0F772EPaoPo7KMjxHT/s1600/DSC_0599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCSVylHeCWc1UeOPTKPxHuQTBtr-E4KjddTHgdJ6kgiwJnM4Cm8suPdFGjzhQRRUpRzOwGLvHcjphVR6w3qIiAtcBdW2KFJB0mM_l1ke8fXAPRnBJu8tG7dLuft0F772EPaoPo7KMjxHT/s320/DSC_0599.JPG" width="320" /></a>I'd like to open with a buzz-killing proviso: false lashes are a <i>gigantic</i> pain to master. They take ages to get the hang of, are super-fiddly, and take a superhuman measure of patience. Falsies are designed to cling to pre-existing lashes, so getting them to stay put with no natural lashes there is a real test of will. (Are you feeling disheartened yet?!)<br />
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(If any chemo patients are reading this, I'd recommend you stop here: for the length of time it’ll take you working how to get the darn things to stay on, your old eyelashes will have grown back. It’s not worth the hassle, seriously.)<br />
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For a ultra-realistic look, you'll need to apply liner with a smudged smoky edge as outlined in <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-lash-part-one-just-make-up.html">this earlier post</a>.<br />
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The reason most lash-free ladies’ first attempts at falsies (including mine, may I add) fail miserably is that they are just too long. They literally don't fit your eyelid. But: if you start with short, manageable ‘mini-lashes’ applied to the outer corners of the eyes, and slowly work your way up to longer and longer sets, then <i>voila</i>! <br />
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You want to buy well-made falsies which are reasonably thick and <i>not </i>ridiculously long. My absolute favourite brand is <a href="http://www.ardelllashes.com/Lashes/?filter=-1">Ardell </a>real human hair lashes, their <a href="http://www.ardelllashes.com/product/?id=61">Luckies </a>style in particular, which are well priced (around £5 last time I checked) and widely available in <a href="http://www.boots.com/">Boots</a>.<br />
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Remove the lashes from the pack and cut each lash in half. Discard the outer half of each - you’ll be using the inner half. (Most lashes, unless they’re designed to look purposely artificial, start short at the inner corners and get much longer as they move outwards.)<br />
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Taking care not to blink suddenly (keeping your eye relaxed, even half closed helps), keep holding the lash on your eyelid, applying slight pressure so you’re basically pushing it onto the lid. Make sure you’ve angled it so that the lashes are nicely fanning upwards, not drooping downwards. (Some people advise you use tweezers for this, but I don’t think you can apply the necessary pressure across the lid using them.)<br />
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Enjoy your lashes!Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-26071805524235073092011-01-30T11:45:00.001-08:002011-02-13T06:30:42.962-08:00On the lash (part one: just make-up)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBtM-8KvdYuBhe_RsK_QGPhCvVEGqLQuJlcu3FSodqA_2FJWSaLCfIgMjJOe2ZzTX3nPxDQvzycHGDN7Gm8Kg-V4dRSJp23qWLIGKO-fbkFg1Y22ozlNmf2DPElOKxtueJIVKQc4_YwOV/s1600/DSC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBtM-8KvdYuBhe_RsK_QGPhCvVEGqLQuJlcu3FSodqA_2FJWSaLCfIgMjJOe2ZzTX3nPxDQvzycHGDN7Gm8Kg-V4dRSJp23qWLIGKO-fbkFg1Y22ozlNmf2DPElOKxtueJIVKQc4_YwOV/s320/DSC.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In the grand facial scheme, losing eyelashes admittedly isn't as big a deal as losing eyebrows in terms of the difference it makes to a bare face. However, on closer inspection it <i>does </i>subtly change the appearance of your eyes, as even the most fair-haired eyelashes lend a certain framing to the eyes, and seeing them without that framing is a real surprise. You can feel your eyes look smaller - on down days, even a bit 'beady'. So: what you need to is to <i>paint that framing back on</i>.<br />
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This first guide is a how-to that recreates the look of eyelashes without false eyelashes. I'll cover falsies in a later post, but for ladies who are experiencing temporary eyelash loss (for example, women undergoing chemo), the make-up-only route is best. False lashes are a fiddly pain to apply, and by the time you've got the hang of it, your real lashes will have grown back, so they're really a more long-term solution.<br />
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Make sure you start with a clean, dry skin surface, as this ensures the make-up you then apply stays put all day. Your best bet: gently patting a little translucent powder over your eyelid.<br />
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Needed: Good-quality liquid eyeliner (pictures: <a href="http://www.rimmellondon.com/uk/products/eyes/Eye+Liners-Pencils/Exaggerate+Liquid+Eye+Liner.aspx">Exaggerate eyeliner by Rimmel London</a>)<br />
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A nice 1950s-style sweep of eyeliner along the lashline of your upper eyelid will frame your eye and give the illusion of lashes being there. Unless they’re incredibly close to your face, no-one will be able to tell there aren’t actually any lashes there.<br />
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Liquid eyeliner has an unfair reputation as being nigh-on impossible to apply, but it's really not. You just need to use a product with the right-sized nib: not too hard, not too soft and the right thickness. (Avoid the ones with the really thin, one-hair-thick brush, as they're too tricky to control.) Hands-down, the best one I've ever found is the <a href="http://www.rimmellondon.com/uk/products/eyes/Eye+Liners-Pencils/Exaggerate+Liquid+Eye+Liner.aspx">Rimmel London Exaggerate liner</a> pictured: it stays on all day, doesn't crumble, and has the perfect nib!<br />
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To apply, gently pull the skin of your eyelid taut with one hand, and starting from the inner corner of the eye, slowly paint along the lashline with the other. Rather than trying to do it in one neat sweep, just do the line in stages.<br />
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To really open your eyes up, go a little beyond the edge of your eye, and add a little flick at the corner. (Cautionary visual note: resist the temptation to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse">go overboard</a> with this one...). If your line goes a little wobby, it can be easily rectified with a wet cotton bud.<br />
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(NB: If you find liquid liner just impossible to apply, you can use a kohl eyeliner - or even black eyeshadow - instead, dabbed on precisely along the lashline with a little brush or a cotton bud.)<br />
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Needed: black or brown eyeshadow (pictures: <a href="http://www.rimmellondon.com/uk/products/eyes/Eyeshadows/Glam'Eyes+Mono+Eye+Shadow.aspx">Rimmel London Mono shadow</a> in Black)<br />
white or pearly eyeliner (pictures: <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/gp/product/B000FBF58G?bcBrand=core">Benefit Eye Bright</a>)<br />
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For extra naturalness, you want to keep your line soft. Using a small brush or cotton bud, smudge a little black eyeshadow along the top edge of the liquid liner to soften the line.<br />
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Now, the finishing touch: smudging in 'bottom lashes'. To do this, I like to first run a white or pearly eyeliner along the inside of my bottom eyelid - this widens the eye.<br />
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And there you go! Unless anyone gets truly up-close, or looks at your eyes from the side, nobody will be able to tell that you're lash-free.<br />
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Next time: false lashes...Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-87873969347634011702011-01-23T12:23:00.002-08:002013-06-14T17:42:01.438-07:00Eyebrow, you brow... (part two, with photos)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To accompany the <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/eyebrow-you-brow.html">video guide</a> I recently posted on <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/01/eyebrow-you-brow.html">how to draw eyebrows back on</a>, I thought I'd give you a step-by-step photo guide as well.<br />
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This simple powder-and-pencil technique works whether you're simply filling in missing parts of the brow, or drawing new ones on totally from scratch. Rather than simply pencilling on a flat, thin line, the aim is to create a 3d-looking brow that'll fool anyone into thinking you never lost yours in the first place.<br />
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Make sure you start off with a nice dry skin surface - if you've just put moisturiser on, wipe off the excess so that the make-up you apply doesn't just slide straight off. If necessary (and I would recommend this), pat a little translucent powder over the eyebrow area.<br />
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Using a small slanted cosmetics brush (or failing that, a cotton bud / Q-tip), <b>softly feather on the shape on an eyebrow on the brow area, using black and brown eyeshadows</b>. It's best to use a combination of these two colours, as too often black looks way too harsh, and brown powders tend to come out a bit too 'terracotta' coloured, which on 90% of people looks fake.<br />
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Obviously if you haven't lost all of your brows, this will be much easier as you'll have a vague guide of where to draw. If, like me, you're 'starting from scratch', it'll take a little more practice. You can buy stencils for this, but I think you get a more natural shape if you just start lightly and softly. Any mistakes can simply be wiped away! Give the shape a nice soft arch, and don't extend too far into the centre of your brow.<br />
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<i>Needed: Eyebrow pencil in black-brown (pictures: <a href="http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/eyes/professional-eyebrow-pencil" target="_blank">Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil</a> in Black-Brown)</i></div>
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Sharpen your pencil to a very fine point - as sharp as you can. (As an aside, many cosmetics sharpeners are pretty terrible, so I often use a standard drawing pencil sharpener or <a href="http://www.bourjois.co.uk/catalog/make_up/accessories/all_accessories/sharpener" target="_blank">this great one from Bourjoi</a>s, although it's UK only unfortunately. If your pencil keeps crumbling, it's probably too warm, so try leaving it in the fridge beforehand.)<br />
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Then very gently <b>feather in little lines</b> over the top of the powder eyebrows you've just drawn on, so that they look like real eyebrow hairs. (Feather the lines away from the direction of your nose, so that you're drawing them outwards.)<br />
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Don't worry about them looking perfect - real brows aren't perfect, so yours shouldn't be either. Steadying your hand by resting your elbow on something often helps at this point!<br />
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Now that you've drawn your masterworks on, it'd be a pain if they melted off in two hours time. This is where sealant comes in - to be precise, She-Laq by Benefit. This product , which looks a little like watery clear nail varnish, is pricey (given the size) yet worth its weight in gold for the bang-up job it does keeping make-up in its place. <span style="color: red;"><b>[UPDATE: She-Laq is <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/02/bad-news-and-good-news.html" target="_blank">no longer</a>! But don't worry, <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/product-review-bgdl-brow-sealer.html#more" target="_blank">Bald Girls Do Lunch's sealer</a> is even better. <a href="http://eyelineher.blogspot.com/2011/05/product-review-bgdl-brow-sealer.html#more" target="_blank">Go grab it</a>!]</b></span><br />
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Using the little brush in its lid, gently <b>paint the lacquer over the brows </b>you've drawn - it won't smudge the design. The liquid will then dry clear over the brows, making them water-proof, sweat-proof and (within reason) smudge-proof.<br />
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One tiny downside: lacquer does make your eyebrows slightly shiny (and this does tend to show up in photos). If this bothers you, just brush a little translucent powder over them to reduce the shine.<br />
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Treated well, they'll then last for around 24 hours - you can even sleep in them - and can just be washed or wiped off when you want to bid them adios. Job done!<br />
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<i>(NB. If you still have quite a lot of your eyebrows remaining, go easy on the lacquer: it'll harden on any hairs and make them brittle, which, considering you're probably trying to conserve them at this point, isn't exactly desirable...)</i>Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889134573940421812.post-30210385555738619982011-01-19T11:50:00.001-08:002011-02-13T06:18:11.811-08:00Eyebrow, you brow...My first post on EyelineHer, so I thought I'd better make it a good one! And where better to start than eyebrows?<br />
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Losing eyebrows, whether totally or partially, is for many just as big a deal as losing their hair, and it's not hard to see why. Eyebrows provide some key structure to your face, and unless you've fallen victim to a 'hilarious' shaving prank in the past, you won't have ever imagined yourself without them. So why not draw the little deserters right back on?<br />
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For a realistic look, the absolute key is a combination of powder <i>and </i>pencil (as opposed to just pencil, as many women use). Done right, faux-brows will look almost as good as the real thing, and will stay put for pretty much 24 hours. This video explains how - enjoy!<br />
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<ul><li>Mono Eyeshadow in Brown and Black by Rimmel London</li>
<li>Professional Eyebrow Pencil in Black-Brown by Rimmel London</li>
<li>SheLaq makeup sealant by Benefit </li>
</ul>Carly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180144749279794134noreply@blogger.com10