tips for applying false eyelashes

Below are some standard steps to apply false eyelashes, but in this blog I wanted to also include some tricks and tips to make your false eyelashes look amazing and stay on longer. If you have already applied falsies a few times before, then skip the following three steps and scroll past them. 

See the difference falsies can make, and they still do not look overdone. 

Tips for applying the glue to the lashes. I find it best to apply false eyelashes after eye makeup is applied. If you are applying liquid eyeliner, then do it after the lashes have set.  Before applying glue to the lashes, stretch the lashes by pulling each end at the same time with your fingers. Simply tug gently to stretch. Do not pull too hard and break lashes off.

 Once you have stretched the lashes, they are ready to be clipped, if necessary. Clipping the lashes will be explained further down. Many times, it is not necessary to clip the lashes to fit your eye, so I will continue with explaining glue. Most eyelash glue on the market is white, but there is also the option of black glue, which I prefer. Below is a photo of using a stick to apply the glue. If you are using the white glue, you may want to use the stick to make sure the line of glue you apply doesn't get too thick. Although it will dry clear, it is still visible if the glue is too thick. 

 This is what the black eyelash glue looks like before it dries.

 Another step that is not mentioned in standard application steps is clipping your lashes to fit your eye shape. If the lashes are too long,  it will be difficult to make them stay on, and it will also look too fake and distracting. The way to cut is to hold the lashes up to your natural lash line and make the false eyelashes meet the inside and outside corners of your eye. Hold that spot with your finger, take them away from your eye, and clip the lashes. Then compare the both of your false lashes to make sure they are even with each other before applying. If you over cut, don't fret; you can always go back and add more of the lashes you clipped off. 

Once, you have stretched, clipped, and selected the right glue. Now is time for application. You want to apply the glue to the false eyelash about 3 minutes before you apply it to your eye. Let the  glue sit on the falsie, holding both ends, gently tug at the ends allowing the glue to touch every lash. Then, after the glue starts to harden (it will turn a more clear color) after approximately 1 minute, it's time to line the already clipped falsie up to your natural lashline starting from the outside corner. Make sure you are lining up the right falsie to the right eye. Left falsie to left eye. You can tell which is which by the length of the lashes (The lashes get longer towards the outside corner of the eye. Hold each falsie on for about 2 minutes until the glue becomes completely transparent (or black if you choose black glue). The lashes should be firmly in place, even with gentle tugging. If not, then apply a little more glue, and try again.

Once the falsies are in place, touch up eyeshadow, and add liquid liner if desired. Enjoy your new look.