Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying fake eyelashes with tips from multiple sources:
- Preparation:
- Use tweezers to handle the lashes for better control
- Clean your eyelids and remove any oil residue
- Apply eyeliner first if desired (helps blend the lash band)
- Applying Adhesive:
- Use specialized lash glue instead of the free glue that comes with lashes
- Apply a thin layer of glue to the lash band and wait until it becomes semi-transparent (about 30 seconds) for better adhesion
- Application Technique:
- Start from the outer corner of the eye and work inward
- For strip lashes: Place the band as close to your natural lash line as possible
- For individual lashes: Apply 4-5 clusters in a “mountain” shape pattern with transition clusters in between
- Use tweezers to gently press the lashes into place
- Setting the Lashes:
- After application, wait a few minutes then use a blow dryer’s warm air to set them (makes them last longer)
- Use tweezers to push the lash band closer to your natural lash line for better blending
- Apply mascara to blend your natural lashes with the falsies
- Pro Tips:
- Clean your tweezers between applications to prevent glue buildup
- Don’t curl your natural lashes before application (makes falsies harder to apply)
- For beginners: Try shorter lengths first (short-long-medium pattern looks most natural)
Remember that practice makes perfect – it may take several attempts to master the technique 1. Always remove fake lashes gently to avoid damaging your natural lashes