This week Kim gives Jilli some examples of the craziest beauty tricks the world has ever seen. Whether you wanted longer, fuller eyelashes, needed to get that Tuberculosis Look, or just couldn't achieve that unibrow all the ladies were walking around with, there was a technique for you. Learn, right alongside Kim, that Jilli is an eyebrow person. Who knew?
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