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PoosieBlueEyes 05/24/2009

We have some friends who would like for us to go camping with them in about 6 weeks. It has been a long time since I have gone. I had so many more lashes/brows back then. I wear fake lashes and no one has ever seen me without them. I would appreciate any advice on how to cope with this situation.

deleted_user 05/25/2009

hmmm, i have never had much luck with false lashes personally. i've always used different shades of eyeliner for both my brows and lashes, but i wear glasses and it's a little easier to hide the lack of hair. is it possible for you to take a compact mirror and try to put the lashes on as part of your "private" bathroom time while you camp? i know it's harder to primp and be delicate with makeup while camping but tho it may take you longer to get them on right, you will probably feel better once you do! don't worry, everyone expects people to take a while with their bathroom time when out in nature 8)

deleted_user 05/25/2009

I faced that when going camping with my son and daughter in law and grandkids for the first time. I NEVER let anyone see me without my false lashes except for immediate family, so I was worried.

I kept a 'kit' in the tent and put on my falsies before getting out of the tent to use the restroom and put on my brow powder too. The second time I went, I put on the individual lashes that don't wash off because it is more convenient. But you have to have a solid row of lashes to do that, so I can't always use that option.

I've tried sleeping in falsies, but I don't recommend it. They aren't meant for that and a)they tend to start falling off while you sleep....b)If you rub your eyes, you're done! c) the glue overnight irritates my eyes

If you can't do the falsies, I would opt for the solid eye liner and stay away from the swimming pool!!! And it IS easier with glasses.......you could wear sunglasses if you don't wear regular ones and just hang out in the sunny spots....watch for sunburn though.

PoosieBlueEyes 05/25/2009

Thanks for the suggestions. I do wear glasses and they even darken if you are in the sunlight. I think I will invest in a mirror that sits up on something and have my kit with me. My husband is very aware of my difficulties and will help keep my daughter occupied while I primp. He could help me make some excuses while I am putting on my eyes. Hopefully by then, I will have enought that the individual ones will stay on faily well through the night and I would only need to do some touch-ups in the morning.

crzychick 05/26/2009

If you are going to be around water they make waterproof eyeliner.

I used to use pencil for my brows and lower lashes and the liquid (waterproof) liner for the uppers.

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