This is how i apply mascara. Mind you, my lashes are quite short, but this technique definitely works for me!

1. Curl your lashes. Press the curler for about 5-10 seconds
2. Look DOWN on a mirror
3. Hold the mascara brush horizontally, starting form the base of your lash, wiggle or 'zigzag' the wand, combing thru ur lashes.
4. You can add another coat if you want to.
5. Optional: If u got time, u can comb ur eyelashes with a lash comb, to separate each eyelash bcoz clumping could happen.