Style and Grooming
Miley Cyrus Skipped False Lashes: Her Makeup Artist's Mascara and Lip Tips From the Hollywood Bowl (Oct 2026)
Can you get full stage lashes from mascara alone, like Miley Cyrus did? For Cyrus's Hollywood Bowl show, her first major concert since 2022, makeup artist Janice Daoud created "raw, sensual, and a little rebellious" glam and skipped false lashes, relying on a drugstore mascara she said gives "volume and definition" without a "heavy or clumpy" effect. [1] The secret is technique, not the tube.
Short answer
- The look: rock glam to match an all black outfit, no falsies. [1]
- The mascara point: volume and definition without clumps. [1]
- For you: curl, wiggle at the root, layer while wet, and comb out.
A note on the source: the PEOPLE story is a shopping article based on a Maybelline press release and Daoud's comments, and it earns money from links. [1] We are not telling you which mascara to buy. Most good mascaras work with the method below.
Why skip false lashes at all
Lash glue is the riskiest part of falsies. Pinterest's October 6, 2026 beauty report showed searches for "cluster lashes ideas" up 646%, so a lot of people are gluing things near their eyes right now. [3] If your eyes are sensitive, a strong mascara routine gets you most of the drama with less risk.
The full lash method (original)
- Clean, dry lashes. Oil from skincare makes mascara slide. Wipe the lash line with a dry cotton swab.
- Curl first. Heat your curler for five seconds with a hair dryer, test it on your hand, then curl at the root and halfway up.
- Wiggle at the root. Push the wand into the base of the lashes and wiggle side to side, then pull up. Most volume comes from the root.
- Second coat while wet. Do not wait for it to dry. Dry layers clump.
- Comb. Use a clean spoolie or lash comb to separate.
- Outer corner boost. Hold the wand vertical and use the tip on the outer lashes for a lifted look.
- Bottom lashes lightly. One light coat or none if you want a cleaner look.
Rock glam to go with it (original)
- Eyes: smudge a dark brown or black pencil along the top lash line and smoke it out with your finger.
- Skin: keep it matte or satin. Too much glow can fight the edgy look.
- Lips: PEOPLE said the story also covers the lip product Cyrus kept close while performing. [1] For your version, line lips with a neutral liner, fill with a nude rose, and blot.
Mascara safety
The FDA's eye cosmetic safety page gives simple rules that apply here. [2]
- Do not share mascara.
- Do not add water or saliva to thin it.
- Stop using any eye product that irritates your eyes.
- Throw out mascara if it smells off or dries out. Many artists replace it about every three months.
If your lashes are short or sparse
- Use a lengthening formula first, then a volumizing one on top.
- Try a tubing mascara if your lashes drop by afternoon. It grips and holds curl.
- Tightline: a dark pencil pushed gently into the upper lash roots makes lashes look thicker. Skip it if your eyes water easily.
Mistakes to avoid
- Pumping the wand. It pushes air in and dries the formula.
- Curling after mascara. It can pull lashes out.
- Sleeping in mascara. It weakens lashes over time.
Which mascara type for which goal (original)
| Goal | Look for | |---|---| | Length | A thin, comb style or fiber brush | | Volume | A big, fluffy bristle brush | | Curl that holds | A waterproof or tubing formula | | Easy removal | Tubing formula | | Sensitive eyes | Fragrance free, and wash off every night |
How to take it off without losing lashes
- Hold a pad soaked in oil cleanser or micellar water on your closed eye for 20 seconds.
- Wipe down and out, gently. Do not rub back and forth.
- For waterproof mascara, use an oil based remover. Plain water will not break it down.
Quick takeaway
Miley Cyrus's artist skipped falsies and used mascara for full, clean lashes.
Curl, wiggle at the root, add a second coat while wet, then comb.
Never share or thin mascara, and toss it if it irritates your eyes.
Mascara only means no glue near your eyes.