Whenever I make a mental list of things that I am thankful for, once I get past all the obvious top favorites like family and friends, I always give false lashes a grateful shout-out.
Now, I realize that false lashes are not a big deal to everyone, but I was given a pretty skimpy set of lashes to work with, so I love being able to throw on a pair of falsies for a special night.
I’ve been playing around with false lashes for years. In this post, I’ll share my favorites and a few things to consider if you are thinking about getting into the lashes game.
Related: What Happened When I Tried Lashify Lashes and What Happened When I Tried GrandeLASH-MD.
What Kind of Lashes Should I Get?
Good question! There are lots of different kinds to choose from. I group lashes into a few different categories and each one has their own pros and cons:
Natural Lashes: You can see from comparing these lashes with others that they are much more delicate looking (these are my favorite!).
These are lashes that are going to give you a boost in length and thickness, but aren’t going to go overboard. I love wearing these for daytime outings when I want a natural look and lashes that are long and light.
Full Lashes: These lashes are obviously much thicker than the natural lashes. While these lashes may look too heavy for everyday wear, they are actually great for photos (especially if the photos are going to be taken from a bit further away).
It’s kind of the same principle as theatre makeup—the further away people are from you, the bolder the stage makeup has to be in order to look right. If you were doing full-body photos, these lashes would stand out much more than the natural lashes would at a distance.
These lashes also have a more blunt and even shape to the tips of the lashes which give them a vintage mod look as well (these are great full lashes).
Long & Short Lashes: This category of lashes has a bold pattern of longer and shorter lashes. Some may contain criss-crossed lashes, some may be straight, but the pronounced difference in tip length is their biggest feature.
I like to use these if I am going on a date where I want a thicker, more dramatic look.
Individual Lashes: OK you guys, these are actually my favorite type of lashes. Instead of getting all your lashes together in a strip, these come in different lengths and are attached individually until the lashline is full.
These lashes do take longer to put on, but they look more natural where your eyelid meets your lashline (you avoid the strip that holds traditional false lashes together) and you can put on as many or as few as you want and customize your length and look.
My all time favorite ones (and the ones I’m wearing in these photos) are actually the individual lashes that come in groups of three. You still get all the benefits of individual lashes, but it takes a lot less time to apply them.
What Glue Should I Use?
A good glue makes a huge difference. I mean, you aren’t going to be very happy with your false lash experience if they keep falling off, right? My favorite glue is Duo eyelash adhesive.
They make it in two colors (for lighter and darker skin tones), and it’s the best glue that I’ve used so far. You’ll definitely want to follow the instructions and let the glue set on the false lashes for about 30 seconds before attaching the lash to your lid—I found that tip helped a lot.
Make sure to always, always, always keep a spare tube of adhesive, tweezers, and some spare lashes in your makeup bag when you wear falsies. You definitely don’t want to be stuck without a fix-it kit if something doesn’t stick right the first time.
What If I Have Sensitive Eyes?
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If you have issues with lash adhesive, try a latex-free adhesive like this one.
Depending on your sensitivity, you may have to try a few glues to find one that doesn’t aggravate your particular sensitivity issue.
How Long Do They Last?
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Traditional lash strips are faster to put on than individual lashes, but will usually only last you through the day. I say “usually” because I think this does vary a bit from case to case.
Depending on how much glue you used (and how good of a bond you got), they should last through the end of the night, however, I have been able to wear them overnight as well.
Although they take longer to put on, an added benefit to the individual lashes is that they are designed to last much longer than a one day use.
You can get days, even weeks, out of your individual lashes. I always choose individual lashes when I want a full lashline for several days in a row and can usually get at least a full week out of them before I take them off.
Can I Reuse My Lashes?
Yes! If you don’t use mascara when you wear your lashes, you can reuse them several times. Just use tweezers to pull the dried lash glue from the lashes after you remove them and store them in their original case until you want to use them again.
Like I said, I usually wear false lashes for more special occasions (like a photoshoot, a date, or a trip), but if you love them as much as I do, you can wear them whenever you want!
If you’ve been on the fence about false lashes, I hope you feel much more confident and prepared to choose your lashes now. So what are you waiting for? Go and load up your lashline! xo. Laura
False eyelashes are great! Thanks for sharing this!
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I Love everything about this article however, I strongly prefer Flutterfly Mink Lashes. The quality of Flutterfly Mink lashes are on par with more popular brands like Lilly Lashes. Amazing value considering that one pair of Lilly Lashes costs $30. The lash band isn’t too thick or too thin, it’s also got great bend to it, meaning you don’t have to manipulate it too much to fit the curvature of your natural lash line. They’re natural looking while at the same time dramatic. For someone who has a hooded eye that’s on the smaller side, it’s just enough drama without being over the top like with the 25mm length lashes.
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I’ve actually gotten a couple of fake eyelashes and can’t ever get them on correctly. I purchased the magnetic ones and cannot figure them out. Any tips on these?
A big thing that makes a difference is to make sure that magnetic eyeliner dries thoroughly before putting on the eyelashes.
Be sure not to rub your eyes or tug or pull on the extensions because this can cause lash loss and even damage to your natural lashes. BTW, nice tips here! Very informative.
Thank you so much that helped me a lot ????
Nice blog and thank’s to share this information…
I loved this article. Very elegant and exquisite. I love the way you have designed the pictures on eyelash extensions
OMG! I finally found my GO TO Lashes site!! they are awesome! Love their styles of lashes! 100% Mink! you guys must try them out! LOVE IT!!!! <3
i love how you showed the tips to apply the eyelashes
i found the website that offers mink eyelashes #eyelashes strip. it is comfortable and soft and lightless when you apply it on eyes
That’s really nice especially the pictures. I used to apply falsies on occasions, till I increased my own eyelashes with the help of Cherish Lash serum 🙂 For now I really look like a queen so there’s no need in falsies but sometimes I do wear most decorative and fancy ones. A very useful knowledge, thank you ))
I like that you talked about how you can consider choosing natural lashes if you want to have thick and lengthy lashes without going to go overboard. This is something that I will be sure to take note of because I’m interested in lash extensions, and I want to make sure that my lashes will look thick and more dramatic without other people noticing that I have lash extensions. Thanks for sharing your article about false lashes.
I have tried both fake lashes and individual. Fake made my eyes itch and hurt. But I’ve tried individual and they are good I did not feel that I had any lashes on but they eventually fall out. Now my real eyelashes are none existent like they have been reduced in size length wise. I look now like have no eyelashes. So they can become addictive, because you look terrible without them because your own have disappeared, they ruin your own.
I love these photos and the tutorial is very helpful. My attempt to use falsies also failed. :)) So I’m sure many beginners will appreciate your tips. All these years I was just keeping my lashes long with the help of a good diet (all vegan excluding seafood) and serums that are proved to be effective: Cherish Lash etc. Thanks again for the beauty and patience))
Lashes are like love, once you get hooked you can nevet let go again.
I love my lashes they make me feel like i can conquer the world <3
I bought a pair of mink lashes at ArianaLashes a few weeks ago, you should add them to your list! I really love how whispy they are, and besided that they are 100% cruelty free!
I meant the lashglue from Make Up Store 😉
Im one of those lazy girls that really doesn’t give to much time to beauty unless its my nails. Also not to mention my lashes totally suck. Sooooo0o0o thanks to groupon i decided to try out lash extensions. Probably one of the best things in live. Im addicted now but its made my beauty life so easy! They look super natural and i don’t even have to put eyeliner on anymore! Def worth a try. But make sure you don’t get synthetic (A synthetic blend is fine though).
I appreciate the breakdown, Laura. Seems like every time I go shopping for lashes I’m rather overwhelmed by all the options. Your tips are very helpful!
I have never tried false lashes, it always seems like such a hard thing to get them on. They look great though!
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