When it comes to enhancing your feminine look, there’s a little detail that can make a huge difference – your eyelashes!
Long lashes make your eyes look bigger and brighter, which gives your face an overall more feminine and attractive look.
In other words, lashes are a girl’s best friend! This is especially true if you’re a crossdresser or transgender woman.
Sure, you already know about the basics like mascara and false lashes. But are you aware of all the latest ways to give your eyelashes serious sex appeal?
In this post, I’ll share 6 eyelash innovations that will transform your face as part of your MTF makeover. Let’s dive in!
1. Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash extensions are a huge beauty trend right now and it’s easy to see why. Extensions can give you gorgeous, lush lashes without needing a drop of mascara.
When it comes to cost, an initial set of eyelash extensions can range from $100 to $500. After that, maintenance involves touch-ups or refills every 2-4 weeks, running you $75 or more.
While the treatment is pricey and time consuming (the lashes must be applied one-by-one), most lash lovers will tell you it’s worth the investment.
2. Lash Lift and Tint
As an alternative to eyelash extensions, you could consider a lash lift, also known as a lash perm. A lash lift involves using a semi-permanent chemical treatment to curl your lashes.
If you want even more noticeable effects, you can combine the lash lift with a tint for mascara-like results. This generally costs around $100 or more.
When compared to extensions, a lash lift and tint offers a more natural outcome and is considerable less expensive.
3. Latisse
Want long lashes without the hassle of extensions or false eyelashes? Latisse might be the option you’re looking for.
Latisse is an FDA-approved treatment for growing eyelashes. It increases the growth phase of your eyelashes, causing them to grow thicker, longer, and darker. Most people see dramatic results within 12 weeks. (Read reviews here.)
The Latisse kit costs around $130, but since it must be dispensed by a doctor, you also have to factor in the cost of the office visit.
4. Lash Growth Serum
Another option for enhancing your natural lashes is to use a non-prescription lash growth serum. These products contain ingredients that stimulate eyelash growth.
While the results might not be as dramatic as Latisse, the price is right. Here are some popular lash growth products to consider:
- Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum ($36)
- RapidLash Eyelash-Enhancing Serum ($35)
- RevitaLash Cosmetics Advanced Eyelash Conditioner ($100)
5. Mascara Primer
Similar to other makeup primers, a mascara primer serves as a preparation step for your lashes before applying mascara.
It creates a smooth base for mascara application and also boosts lash volume and length, resulting in fuller, longer-looking lashes.
Ready to explore mascara primers? Here are a few you might want to try:
- Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Tinted Lash Primer ($28)
- Lancôme Cils Booster XL Enhancing Mascara Primer ($24)
- L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Primer ($10.99)
6. Fiber Mascara
Finally, if you just want a quick and easy way to get big, sexy lashes, try a fiber mascara.
These are mascaras that contain special fibers that bind together to build out the lashes. It’s like having the effect of false eyelashes, all from the convenience of a mascara.
Here are some highly-rated and affordable fiber mascaras worth checking out:
- Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara ($13)
- Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara ($5)
- COVERGIRL The Super Sizer Fibers Mascara ($7)
Don’t forget your lashes!
Eyelashes might be a small detail, but as you can see, they can be a big part of your MTF makeover.
Have you tried any of these eyelash innovations? If so, what did you think? Do you have any other lash recommendations to pass along?
I’d love to hear from you, so please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Hi, Lucille
Well, I’ve known about some home remedies for this, and just like you, I like a lot better what’s more natural.
Try almond oil or castor’s oil. They do grow, all you need is to be consistent. I’ve tried it and although the chenges have not been movie-like, they’ve grown. I know of other plant oils that help, but for now I only remember the names in Spanish, sorry gals!
Also, a good and safe way to remove make up and mascara, cheap, and helpful to the eye: olive oil. Please, girls, stay as far away as possible from mineral oil and parafins: they’ll choke your skin!
I guess most of the products named are good, but they only work when you are consistent.
Blessings to you all!
-Becky.
Yes I wear make up & I enjoy it.People look at me & don’t know if I’m male or Female.I do have breast an it shows.Wearing make up really makes me feel good about myself.A sex change is all I need now.I’m always raeding an getting tips on make up,hair & clothes.Bottom line is at you just have to fine what works best for you.
Yes I wear make up & I enjoy it.People look at me & don’t know if I’m male or Female.I do have breast an it shows.Wearing make up really makes me feel good about myself.A sex change is all I need now.I’m always raeding an getting tips on make up,hair & clothes.Bottom line is at you just have to fine what works best for you.
I really admire your courage to want to go through with the complete transformation. I am worried that I would miss my toy. Are you also contemplating a breast augmentation or are your breasts large enough? I have enough trouble with make-up.
how do I get fuller nipples that perk up and stand out?
Hi, Lucille
Well, I’ve known about some home remedies for this, and just like you, I like a lot better what’s more natural.
Try almond oil or castor’s oil. They do grow, all you need is to be consistent. I’ve tried it and although the chenges have not been movie-like, they’ve grown. I know of other plant oils that help, but for now I only remember the names in Spanish, sorry gals!
Also, a good and safe way to remove make up and mascara, cheap, and helpful to the eye: olive oil. Please, girls, stay as far away as possible from mineral oil and parafins: they’ll choke your skin!
I guess most of the products named are good, but they only work when you are consistent.
Blessings to you all!
-Becky.
I had a professional make-up artist recommend castor oil to me as well; however, to keep it even simpler, I actually use olive oil daily, to grow those lashes ever-so-slightly!
Growing lashes with olive oil is actually an ancient trick used in places like India. Since I never managed to compare it with castor’s oil, I cannot say which works faster or gives better results. With olive oil there is a slight improvement after a few weeks. They will not become extra-super-long, but, because they will look much healthier, and get slightly strengthened fibres thanks to the oil, there will be some improvement, which is noticeable.
Olive oil is slightly acidic, so it means taking care not to drop it inside the eye! Just use an old mascara brush, wash it thoroughly to make sure no residue is left, dip it into some olive oil, and apply carefully, just as if it were mascara. If you do accidentally spill a few drops inside the eye, it will burn — not fatally so, but it’s still annoying/irritating — so just wipe the excess off with some tissue paper, and start from scratch. With some practice, you’ll be able to make sure that the oil stays in your lashes and not your eyes 🙂
I actually used almond oil a few times (I used it also for nail care as well), but never seemed to get the same results as with olive oil.
I still need to give castor oil a try!
I love having long eye lashes, so much so that I have used mascara every day in male mode. As another girl said above noone says a thing. You get the attention long eyelashes give to your eyes and no flak from anyone. Having a feminine nature should never be resersed to those times I’s in a skirt as lovely as that is. It ranks right up there with full bracelets.
Oh a light f oundation is also a lovely practice. I touch my face up several times a day and of couse use clear or light pink lip gloss.
To begin, try applying at night when you o to the movies or our to eat. Then around some close friends of new friends. You’ll soon see nobody notices or cares. They just react to you softness which thes practices help bring out to everyone’s delight.
I don’t know why you or nobody else here mentioned A wonderful mascara you can get in your local drugstore from “L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara”. It forms incredible thickening and extending of the eyelashes, but unlike most others, the lash coatings are actually an extended “tube” that looks like false eyelashes. Best of all, at the end of the day, rub your eyes and the y just flake off without breaking or damaging your real lashes in any way. And the cost? Under $10 dollars!
No drugs, no glues, probably no allergic reactions, and no damage. Read up about them. Although I haven’t used it myself yet, all feedback I’ve read os far has been VERY positive. Anyone try it, let me know.
Thanks Lucille, as usual, you’re always thinking of us.. (Surprised you didn’t know about this mascara though.)
Hi Lucille,
I love the article you posted about gaining thicker lashes. The eyelash-growing products are a godsend in theory and it’s something that I’ve been thinking about pursuing for a while but just haven’t been sure which ones worked.
I’m really scared about trying it though because several reviews and sites claim that eye color can be changed. My eyes aren’t exactly that pretty (light brown), but I’ve always identified myself with having that color and it seems to make my face shine (as odd as that seems, lol). I think I’d be devestated if they were permanantly darkened.
One thing I’m worried about also–but to a lesser extent, is the longevity of these types of products. I mean, yes, many people claiim that they work, but no one, manufacturer or users, seems to mention how long it lasts. I don’t really want to apply a lash grower every single day for the many remaining years of my life. (one reviewer said that lashes could fall out upon discontinuation!) My grooming routine already takes forever, lol.
I wonder if there’s something permanent out there–permanent but safe. Any thoughts?