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How To Achieve Long Lashes As A Cheapskate in 15 Steps

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As a hugely dedicated Cheapskate who's always finding the best deals for everyone I know, here's a quick and easy, affordable tutorial to achieve long lashes! I have listed my favourite Lash recommendations below in order.
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Prepping Your Lashes

The first step I recommend is to wash your lashes this is so important as not many people know how much build up is actually on them. Then, I use these products below to curl my lashes.
 
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I LOVE THIS extraordinary lash cleanser, It's my favourite. it removes all the build up on my lashes in two seconds.
Kiss Lash Purify, Lash Cleaner
 
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This lash curler is so CHEAP!!! like omg but it works as effectively as an expensive one!
e.l.f Eyelash Curler 1 Each | Makeup
 
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This is a Rechargeable Heated Eyelash Curler from eBay, I love how effective this product is, curling my lashes to their ultimate length without damaging them.
Electric Heated Eyelash Curler Makeup Curling Tool USB- ...

Using Lash Serum

Using your Lash Serum or Serums is extremely important, I use them everyday the results are life changing! Lash serums are designed to promote lash growth, use lash serum everyday in your lash routine to grow your lashes to their full potential.
 
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I love this product it's affordable with great lash and brow growth results, it's on sale right now and I will definitely repurchase it soon.
MP Cosmetics Brow & Lash Growth Serum 1.7mL | Makeup
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This Eyelash Lengthening Serum is INSANE! I love It because It makes your whole look and is perfect to use before mascara.
Lash By;Maya Lash Serum Eyebrow Enhancing ...

Applying Mascara

Below i have listed the mascaras that give me maximum length on my lashes, I don't gatekeep these lash treasures.
 
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I find these Essence mascaras last me so long and I get the best length out of them, WILL RE-BUY!!
Essence I Love Crazy Volume Mascara Deep Black 12mL | Makeup
 
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This is so effective on my lashes, Maybelline Colossal has to be the best mascara and it's now only $10 on the priceline website. What a deal!
Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Mascara Washable Blackest Black 9.5mL
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I use this mascara on a daily basis, it's so smooth and easy to apply with no clumpiness. I highly recommend this.
W7 More Lashes Lengthening Mascara Blackest Black

Brushing Your Lashes

Brushing your lashes is the next step I take to ensure no clumpiness occurs when I'm using multiple coats of different mascaras.
 
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This brush includes an option for brows and lashes, that's why I love this so much it's cheap and good quality so you never have to buy it again.
Manicare E14 Lash/Brow Brush
 
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These Disposable Mascara Wands are good value of your money, They are so easy to reuse although they are disposable, I love this purchase.
Priceline Disposable Mascara Wands 20 Pack | Makeup

Drying Your Lashes

For this step I carefully dry my lashes with the Handheld Face Fan, making sure I have my eyes closed while drying them. This is an innovative purchase, I love it.
 
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I love how well this face fan works, it's insane how fast it dries my makeup without ruining a speck of it.
HANDHELD FACE FAN

Take Lash Vitamins

Taking vitamins for hair growth can potentially help to grow your lashes I use these products and they work magic for me.
 
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THESE tablets work so well for Hair, Skin and Nails and I feel so much healthier when I take them.
Nature's Own Hair Skin & Nails 50 Tablets

False Lashes

If these lash steps are too much, too time consuming and you want a simple alternative I've put below three different options in false lashes that I highly recommend.
 
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Magnetic lashes are a really good alternative from regular false lashes providing you with the same look but easier to achieve. I love these lashes, they give me the perfect curl and look so natural.
5Pair Magnetic False Eyelashes Natural Eye Lashes Extension Liquid Eyeliner ...
 
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I love these Clusters they look so good and provide length and fluffiness without looking too thick.
Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps Multi Pack 24 Pack | Makeup
 
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These glue on false lashes are so incredibly long, beautiful and lush, I love the length of these so much.
Ardell Aqua Lashes Pestañas #340 1 U