Who doesn't know I love false eyelashes?! I don't see how you can't, they add a certain flair & overall more finished look (as well as grooming your brows!) to any makeup look. False eyelashes can range from $.99 to $15+, it's one of the most inexpensive way to kick up your look. As a make-up artist, I go through lashes like water so, spending $15+ per pair (not unless it's for a shoot/special occasion) is not always feasible. This is why my all time favorite lash brand Ardell. They range in price from $3-$5 (halloween lashes can be $5+) which is very inexpensive, but the quality is outstanding. You can find them at most drugstores or beauty supply stores (like Sally's). If cleaned/taken care of well, my Ardell lashes can last me up to 2-3 weeks (if used everyday). I tend to toss them out after 2-3 weeks to avoid an bacteria infection on the eye. I get a lot of use out these lashes! So, you're wondering what are some of my favorite lashes? Here they are:
Wispies, #117, #105, Demi Wispies, #120 Demi (lost the container so, I had to put them in the #112 container) & #102 Demi.

The Wispies & #105 give a fuller lash look. I really love the Wispies because they really do mimic a natural full lashes (if we were all born with them!), but with add length. They may look slightly scary, but these aren't as a extreme on your eyes once you put them on.

The Demi Wispies, #102 Demi, #117, & Demi #120 give more of an natural lash look. The #117 gives any look more length. The Demi Wispies & Demi #120 are my favorites to use on bridal clients because they aren't too long, but add a slight fullness to the look. The #102 Demi are the perfect lashes if you have small eyes.

As you all know, Ardell is one of my favorite false eyelash brands ever! Lately, I've been venturing off & in search of other false eyelash brands that are worthy enough to use on my clients & myself. I have 3 non-Ardell brands that I'm going to do reviews on. Can one of these brands possible be as good as Ardell?

Red Cherry

I've heard quite a few good reviews on this brand. I bought quite a few pairs of the #47 a few months ago to use on my clients. I have yet to use these on any of my clients. The lashes seems flimsy & cheap. You have to be EXTRA gentle when taking the lashes out the container because you can easily bend the lashband. The #47 seem a bit hard to put on as well. The lashband doesn't have a good curve so, this is why I find it more difficult to put on. The other thing I don't like about these lashes are the fact I can't use the same pair over & over for a week. These lashes only last me a couple days. I would not order these again. Now, if I saw them at a store & they weren't the #47, I might buy them. Overall, I wasn't happy with this brand.

Grade: F

I-Envy by Kiss

I was at this beauty supply store looking for some Ardell lashes for a shoot I was doing the next day. I saw the Ardell display, but out of the corner of my eye I saw this small display of lashes on the counter. I walked over & the packaging was what really sold me first. They had a small, but nice variety so, I picked up 3 pairs. They looked like they were good quality so, I used them on my model the next day without testing out a pair on myself. Kiss lashes remind me of Ardell's! They were great quality, easy to apply, & looked wonderful on the model's eyes. I wish I had bought more especially, in the style that I used on the model. I can't wait to try to buy more from this brand as well as using a pair on myself.

Grade: A

ELF Dramatic Lash Kit

I was skeptical when I saw that ELF had false eyelashes for only $1...how can something SO cheap be good? I tried them out one day & surprisingly, I liked them! I like them better than the Red Cherry lashes I bought. They were easy to apply & seemed pretty good in quality. I thought maybe they would make my eyes itchy, but they didn't. My only compliant is that the lashes don't look too dramatic on my eyes. I wish the were a little thicker to give that va-va-voom effect. Other than that, I quite pleased with ELF's lashes.

Grade: B+