They frame our eyes, they can finish off any look and they can add drama to any face, but did you know that eyelashes are not just accessories that we can flutter to get our way? Eyelashes are massively important and have a big job to do before they can even be considered a fantastic feature.

Life can sometimes get in the way of everything including how much time we dedicate to ourselves. You go to work, you try to enjoy a social life, you deal with family commitments, all while remembering to eat and stay hydrated each day. Thoughts of self-care may always be present but then in reality unless you can put some time aside for yourself, those thoughts can sometimes remain unrealised.

I don't know about you but when I look on Instagram or the various makeup bibles on the internet, I see these girls in perfect makeup and their tutorials make it look so easy to repeat their look, but when I try it I end up looking like I've put on some face paint and am just about ready for the circus! I adore makeup and am fascinated by what can be achieved with simple tools these days to go from the natural look to the all-out party look, but sometimes I fall short on my own vibe because I don't exactly know what suits me and how to pull it off.

Everyone has them, they all grow in different lengths and colours and we don’t always know how to look after them, but eyelashes are fabulous in every single way. Individually they seem so insignificant when they fall out as they are so small, but with the right care and a few handy tips on how to keep them looking and feeling long and healthy, as a collective our eyelashes can be so full of impact and really change the way we see ourselves and the way others view us. From low key, laid back looks to sophisticated glamour and even an over the top, lash extravaganza, follow the eyelashes guide to get your own lashes in shape for the perfect occasion!