How to Create Natural Double Eyelid

There are a number of ways to achieve natural double eye-lids. A huge majority of Asian women lack a crease in a spot above their eyelashes which is also known as a double eye-lid. There are 2 ways to add this feature for women who would like to add this feature to their eyes which are surgical and non-surgical methods. Both options helps to add a double lids without much hassle. Double lids surgical procedures are permanent therefore it is always safer to try non-surgical methods as a preview to what a double eye lid will look like before going for the permanent surgery.

Non-surgical methods include the very popular and economical eye-lid tape. Eye-lid tape is a pre-cut transparent sticker which is in the same shape of the eyelid and is stuck towards the top to create a crease which forms the double eyelid. There are also a few ways to create natural doublelids by taking the steps set out below.

1. Learn the difference between different ethnic lids. Asian lids are very near to the eyelash towards the inner corner of the eye, and move parallel to the eyebrow from the middle of the eye. Westerners in contrast have an upside-down "U" shape, that tapers close to the shape of the eyelashes. Focus on the type of eyelid that you have and customize your eye-lid tape to the shape and you will obtain a more natural appearance. Create double eye lids through the use of cosmetic products like double eyelid glue or eye-lid tape. These are ways to obtain double eye lids whenever one feels like having them. It is usually used on a daily basis such as makeup. These are the steps to be taken on how to use eyelid tape:


2. Firstly, a clean face is vital before using the eyelid tape, therefore a non-oily skin is needed. When the eyelid area is completely dry you may start applying the eyelid tape. Secondly, the eye-lid tape is applied just above the eyelash line.


3. The natural line of the inner eyelash of your eye socket should be followed for a natural look. If double lids glue is used, wait for half a minute for the glue to set before pushing the skin together to create the crease. Slowly push the upperlids skin towards the lids tape, using the "Y" stick that comes together with the eyelid tape package. Do a section of the lids starting from the left to right slowly and wait half a minute to make sure that the lids stays to the upper lid before proceeding further.


4. Lastly, when the lids tape is attached, makeup can be applied if needed. Eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner can be used to enhance the look. A good lids tape should last at least the whole day and is removed by washing off with face wash and warm water. A few recommendation of eye lid tape and eyelid glue that i have personally used and is still using as of today (You will only need either eye lid tape or eyelid glue to create double lids, I personally prefer eyelid tape as it is easier to use)


5. Eyelid surgery can be considered for a more permanent solution for double eye-lids. Double lids surgery or Blepharoplasty is a growing trend among Asian women as it is an instant solution to double eyelids. Surgery is normally done as an outpatient procedure and hospital stay is not needed. The surgery usually takes only a few hours, however full recovery might take about 5-6 weeks.

Tip: How to choose a surgeon for double lids surgery? An accredited doctor that have significant experience with eyelid surgery is vital as there will be no complication. As lids surgery involves the face, we definitely do not want anything undesirable to happen. Therefore it is a good investment to invest a little more to get the best.

Jenny P Watson - A beautician with over 20years of experience. Focusing on the usage of eyelid tape at http://www.eyelidtape.net and reviewing eyelid tape products. What are the first thing you look at when you see a person? Yes, its the eyes.