In case you've never read this blog before, you should know that I freakin' love mascara. So of course I was thrilled when a few of the top makeup artists (Gina Bettelli from MAC, Chad Hayduk from Three Custom Color Specialists, and celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles) offered to share their ultimate secrets to getting the longest, thickest lashes ever.

As long as you don't pick up one of these dud mascaras, you'll be able to use their tips to get amazing lashes. Check them out here, and maybe you'll become a mascara-addict like me.

• Want more pro tips (beyond mascara)? Get them here.

• Need a waterproof mascara (maybe you're a contact lens wearer?). Try one of these.

• You've got the 'dos, now check out these makeup don'ts.