If eyes are the doorway to the heart, then lashes are the doorway to the eyes. And in 2016, more than ever, lashes can tell a multitude of stories. They can go natural, artsy, dramatic.

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Lash tinting can help make the eyes "pop," especially for those with fair lashes, said Azzarello. "There's a blue-black tint that gives the lashes a little extra oomph," she said.