As far as beauty products go, mascara isn?t all that mysterious. We all know it?s the one you don?t leave home without, and just a few swipes can instantly make your eyes pop. For those with barely there lashes, this is huge. Where the waters start to get murky is all those wand types ? so that?s what we?re tackling today. You might know many of these, but the last one will surprise you!

Not too long ago full, straight wands filled all mascara tubes. Now we have everything for curved wands to strange shapes that look like ancient torture devices (I?m looking at you ball tips!). The great thing is that no matter the type of lashes you have, there is a wand that can lengthen, volumize and define.
Thick Bristle Wand - These are meant to add fullness to existing lashes. It?s one of the most common wands (the infamous Maybelline Great Lash Mascara comes to mind) and while it can be used on everyone for a natural lash look, it?s ideal for those with shorter and thinner eyelashes. The synthetic fibers in the formulas, plus the bushiness of the brush, means you?ll get coverage and length. Smashbox Full Exposure delivers coverage like no other and because it doesn?t clump, can be built up for a bolder look. The product is now waterproof too?with the weather warming up, that?s a must! Long, Thinner Wand - You might not think a sparse, plastic bristle wand could really make your lashes look luxurious, but they do just that. This defines each lash and coats them from root to tip ? id...