No makeup look is complete without mascara. Whether you like a natural look or fancy glam makeup, there is always a need to wear a nice mascara coat on your eyelashes to make them prominent and attractive.
The chic look with mascara is achievable using different sorts of mascara ranges, including other materials, shapes, and sizes. But how to choose the right pick for yourself?
It is not as difficult as it seems. Read on with us, and we have a complete guide on mascara wands for you. Let’s pick up the perfect mascara wand for your forthcoming event!
What Are Mascara Wands Made up of?
The first thing to consider while knowing about mascara is the material with which it is prepared. A Mascara wand is made of traditional nylon, silicone, plastic, steel, etc. Following are the categories of mascara wand material:
Plastic Brush
The traditional wands in mascara makeup are plastic brushes. These are the ones that are the most common among mascara wands. Plastic brushes are mainly nylon material manufacturing. These mascara wands give a length and voluminous look because they are fluffy and flexible to grab the eyelashes well.
Flexible Brush
Flexible brushes can be formed of two materials: nylon and rubber. Silicon brushes are a little stiffer because of their thick bristles. Silicon or rubber brushes are great at lash separation.
These mascara wands are available in a vast selection. Like they have many shapes, sizes, and bristle densities. If you have thin or delicate eyelashes, it is suggested to use silicon or rubber brushes because they are flexible and the material is gentle on lashes. On the other hand, nylon brushes are rough on such eyelashes.
Steel Brush
The stainless-steel mascara wand is something that you might know about just now. Isn’t it? This stainless-steel mascara wand looks more like a dagger than a cosmetic applicator. This tool applies mascara evenly and with a more tight-line effect, like an eyeliner.
Hourglass Lash Instrument is bristles-free, a tool you have never seen before. This eyelash mascara has three parts: the lash primer, the lash instrument, and the mascara formula.
Different Types (Shapes) of Mascara Wands and How to Choose Them for Your Lashes
There are significant types of mascara wands, but it depends on you how you want to look on a day. You can choose between the sizes, shapes, and different types of mascara wands.
So, here we will guide you about the various types of mascara wands and how you can make your style statement using these dramatic or natural-looking lashes.
Tapered/ Cone Mascara Wand (Length)
A cone-shaped mascara is just fantastic! Because it provides a doe-eyes-flutter look with the length you require. The minor part of the brush quickly reaches the inner hair on the front, making it look lengthy too. The short bristle brush can do wonders here, as it gets closer to the eyelid and gives the hair a dense and long look.
Rectangle Mascara Wand (All Needs)
Rectangle-shaped mascara brushes are the standard, classic, and for all-purpose usage. It is easy to apply and makes the eyes appealing. If you have no goals for your eyelashes and want the job done, go for rectangular-shaped mascara. Apply one or two coats, and you are ready!
Fluffy Mascara Wand (Thickening)
Fluffy mascara is lovely when getting heavy and full lush lashes. Velvety mascara has tons of bristles which allow the wand to get a healthy formula from the bottle, and then magic is all in your hands. Apply as many coats as you want or as many your lashes can take. Everybody will be like, WOW, on your dream lashes.
Skinny Mascara Wand (Definition)
A skinny mascara wand is the one that reaches out to all the tiny hair which are not-so-easy to catch while applying mascara. The small and thin brush can make your eyelash look more significant and provide a natural look. Using this fantastic tinny brush, the inner hair on the top of the lashes and the bottom of the lid can quickly get mascara applied in seconds.
Comb Mascara Wand (Separation)
Whatever formula we use for the eyelashes, the lashes clump together anyways. The heavy, lush lash looks just ruins while applying many coats altogether. To avoid such situations, we have a solution for separating the lashes.
Buy a comb-like brush for separation. These brushes wiggle between the hair and keep the coats evenly on the hair. Just brush through your hair to smooth out the excessive coat, which will also be natural.
Ball Mascara Wand (Precision)
This mascara wand is more minor, allowing you to coat the area of your lash surface where other wands don’t work. And because of its sphere shape, it targets all surfaces and angles of your lashes, the upper part of its downside. It is easier to apply, and you can get the precision of the makeup style that you want to carry.
Hourglass Mascara Wand (Volume)
The formula matters more than the shape to provide volume to the lashes. The hourglass-shaped mascara is the one that effortlessly distributes the mascara to all the hair. Hourglass mascara wands ins used for heavy lifting eyelashes.
Curved Mascara Wand (Curl)
A curved mascara wand is used to have doll-like lashes. Before applying this mascara, we recommend using a lash curler and then applying the mascara. If you don’t have natural curls on your lashes, then using a curved mascara wand on the lashes will give them a curl.
For this purpose, you need to keep the mascara brush curved and allow the formula to work for some time. This method will give the lash an excellent natural lift. A curved mascara wand should have a lot of bristles so that it can grab the lash hair reasonably and provide a dense curl look.
Fiber Mascara
Another type of mascara is fiber mascara. It contains tiny fibers that you can apply to the mascara. These fibers are made up of a material called silk or rayon. The thread sticks together with the mascara, making the eyelashes look more extensive.
Different Sizes of Mascara Bristles
Mascara has a unique feature that comes in many different variations. Like there are various forms of mascara bristles available on the market. Let’s let out what are they all about:
Long Bristles
The mascara with the long bristles offers the voluminous mascara that gives the best coverage. If you want the glamour/dramatic look, go for the long-bristled mascara. This brush efficiently manages to coat well on the lashes on all sides. Long bristles are usually made with nylon and not plastic.
Short Bristles
Short bristles mascara is an easy-to-use tool for makeup beginners. You can easily control the short bristles without smudging them on the eyelids or face. With the help of this mascara, you can apply mascara to your bottom lash line nicely.
Dense Bristles
Dense bristles are tightly-spaced brushes. It provides more volume because of the bottle’s amount of mascara. You can thoroughly apply this on the lashes but remember the tightly spaced mascara won’t allow the separation. These are made with nylon material to get the flexibility required for the dense application.
Spaced-out Bristles
Spaced-out brushes provide separation between the lashes. It physically pushes the lashes far apart and makes them look natural. These brushes are usually of plastic material, as they are more spaced.
Different Sizes of the Mascara Wand
Different sizes of mascara wands have a different impact on the mascara application. There is a general saying that the bigger the wand is, the thicker the lashes will look. But it is not always the case. With the help of different-sized brushes, we can make different looks. Let’s see how?!
Small
The smaller wand is the best one. You can focus on the small parts of the lashes and can apply the mascara more precisely. You can reach the inner hair easily. This smaller wand gently covers each section of the hair.
Small wands are the best choice for people with smaller eyes. Also, round-eyed people can apply mascara using a small wand, which fits nicely along the curve.
Medium
The most liked and favorite mascara wand is the medium. It creates a balance between precision and fast application. It works best with all sorts of eyelashes and eye sizes. It is why they are popular among all mascara wands.
Large
A quick mascara application is made through the large mascara wand. If you are not much concerned about smudging and clumping, then opt for this mascara wand. It provides volume if it has extra-long bristles. So, why not go for a quick and dramatic mascara for your summer events.
How to Clean an Old Mascara Wand?
Why do you need to clean an old mascara wand? It is the first question you must be thinking about right now. Applying mascara to your lashes must be fun, and it looks fantastic. But you need to take care of your lashes afterward. Buy some eye serums, or you can make your serums at home.
Applying these serums to your lashes is not an easy task. You can mess with your eyes or your face. An old mascara wand can help apply serum nicely and properly. Here is the method that how can you wash or clean your old mascara wand:
Soak the Mascara Tube and Wand into the Warm Water
- Pull out the Wand
- Soak the mascara wand in warm water for about 10 to 15 minutes
- Wash the soaked wand using a dish soap
- Now pat it dry with a paper towel
Add Water-Based Makeup Remover into the Mascara Tube
- Fill up the mascara tube with the eye makeup remover
- Use water-based makeup remover.
- Remember, waterproof mascara tubes don’t get clean easily
- If you don’t have a makeup remover, then rubbing alcohol can work too
Pump the Mascara Tube with a Wand
- Now put back the mascara wand into the tube again
- Pump the mascara wand, as it will loosen the mascara formula to break down
Soak It in Makeup Remover
- Now close the mascara tube with the wand inside it
- Let it sit with the makeup remover lotion for a minimum of 3 hours
- For waterproof mascara, let it sit overnight
Takeout the Makeup Remover and Clean the Tube and Wand
- Now open up the mascara and takeout all the mascara out of the tube
- Don’t dump this mascara liquid in your sink, as it can clog it
- Clean the mascara tube and wand with the soap again
- See if there is any mascara left in the tube or wand
- Swirl the wand into the tube to clean them both again
Rinse It with the Subbing Alcohol
- Pour some alcohol into the container
- Shake well and drain the rubbing alcohol out of the tube
- It will sterilize the tube and wand so you can easily repurpose them
Let Them Dry
- Let them dry naturally (under the sun)
- It will take 6 hours to get completely dried up
- After that, recheck the tube to see any traces left of the mascara.
Repurpose the Old Mascara Tube and Wand
- DIY your eye serum in the tube
- Apply the lash growth oil using this clean wand
Deal with Old Mascara Wands
Before throwing away your old mascara wand, read through these fantastic useful hacks and save your wand for later. There are ways with which you can repurpose your mascara wand.
- Keep your mascara wand to separate the clumpy lashes.
- A mascara brush can settle the frizzy hairline. Spray the wand with the hairspray and brush down the hair with the wand. It is an effective way to neat your messy-up hair from the front.
- You can groom your eyebrows by using an old mascara wand. Use a little amount of Vaseline and apply it to the wand. Or you can add color to make them look neat. Don’t waste money on buying new eyebrow utensils. Just use an old mascara brush and repurpose it.
- Can you use a mascara wand for scrubbing? Yes, why not! Exfoliate your lips with the mascara wand. Mix coconut oil with sugar. Brush these onto your lips and apply Vaseline afterward. This brush is better than the toothbrush as it stays gentle on the lips.
- An old mascara wand can clean your nails quickly.
- You can apply perfume using a mascara wand. It can easily fit into your purse. Add scent to the mascara tube and apply it to the wrist and neck easily.
Conclusion
Now false eyelashes can be replaced by the original eyelash mascara. There is a variety of mascara that you can use according to your eye shape and size. It depends on what look you want to carry.
Natural lash, lifted one, dramatic, or bold? All can be achieved using these fantastic mascaras. Just know about your eye type and make the right purchase for yourself. There is no right and wrong in the makeup. You must start with the less at the beginning and jump up high with the practice.
So, we recommend you start with the small brushes and then go for the voluminous look with practice. In this way, you can be a makeup pro, and you can guide others as well. Seeking makeup guidance is never too old anyway, right? So, let’s seek and be a light for others.