The foundation of Monk's routine begins with the Brooke Monk mascara routine, which prepares natural lashes to blend invisibly with synthetic clusters. The process requires precise, mechanical separation rather than indiscriminate layering.
First, lashes are curled using a three-point clamp technique: at the absolute root, midway up the shaft, and at the tips. This creates an upward curve rather than a harsh right angle. Once curled, Monk turns to a cult drugstore formula: L'Oreal Telescopic mascara. The flat comb design of the wand is crucial here. Unlike dense, bushy fiber brushes that deposit heavy product pools, the plastic comb distributes micro-doses of formula along each individual lash hair.
The application follows a deliberate directionality:
- Base Coat: Wiggle the comb horizontally at the root for two seconds to deposit structural pigment, then pull straight upward through the tips in a single, rapid stroke.
- Vertical Separation: Turn the brush vertically and use the precision tip to fuse micro-groups of lashes together, forming natural, spiky anchor points.
- Bottom Lashes: Lightly coat the lower fringe, focusing strictly on the outer half to anchor the doll-eye effect without dragging down the inner corners.
