How to Apply Artificial Eyelashes Step-by-Step: A Comprehensive Guide

Long, fluttery lashes can instantly elevate your makeup look, adding drama, definition, and that wide-awake effect we all love. False eyelashes are a fun and relatively simple way to mix up your normal style and bring more attention to your eyes. Whether you're a seasoned makeup artist or a beginner, mastering the art of applying false lashes can seem daunting. This guide breaks down the process into manageable steps, offering expert tips and tricks for flawless application.

Preparing for Application

Before you reach for the glue, gather your supplies. Having everything within reach will streamline the process and prevent any last-minute fumbling. You'll need:

• False eyelashes of your choice (strip lashes or individual lashes)
• Eyelash adhesive (Duo Strip Lash Adhesive is a popular choice)
• Small scissors
• Tweezers or a lash applicator
• Eyelash curler
• Mascara
• Eyeliner (liquid or gel)
• Mirror

Choosing the Right Lashes

The world of false eyelashes is vast, with options ranging from natural-looking to ultra-glamorous. Choosing the right style depends on your desired look and the occasion.

• Natural, clear-band styles: Great for everyday wear, these lashes add subtle definition without being too dramatic.
• Fluffy, full lashes: Ideal for adding instant glamour, these lashes create a more noticeable, voluminous effect.
• Crisscross or multi-layered styles: Best for a night out or photos, these lashes offer maximum volume and drama.
• Individual lashes: These allow you to pinpoint exactly where you want to add fullness and are great for replacing mascara. Ardell Individual Lashes are a popular choice for their ease of use and natural appearance.
• MLBB (My Lash But Better) Lashes: These are more subtle strips for a natural-looking enhancement.

Step-by-Step Application

1. Preparing the Lashes

Take the falsies out of the package, gently pulling down with the balls of your fingers to unstick them from the package. Before gluing the lashes on, you will need to make sure they are not too wide for your eye. Measure the strip against your actual eyelid. If the lashes are too long for your personal taste, consider trimming the individual lashes down to achieve a more natural look. It is important to trim away from your eye, not against it. You want to experiment with an inexpensive pair of fake eyelashes first to get your bearings before you buy a more expensive pair.

2. Applying Adhesive

Apply a thin, even layer of lash glue to the lash band. Don't just glob it on and immediately stick it to your eyelid. Wait about 30 seconds for the glue to become tacky but not wet. This is crucial for ensuring the lashes adhere properly and prevent lifting. During that 30 seconds, bend the strip to make the ends kiss, better distributing the adhesive onto the ends so they don't lift while you're wearing them. Alternatively, you can squeeze a thin line of lash glue onto the back of your non-dominant hand. Bring the strip down from above, not from the front.

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3. Positioning the Lashes

Look downwards into a mirror, not straight ahead. Place a mirror under your face nearly to a perpendicular angle and look down, your eyelid will extend, almost like you're closing your eyes, but you'll be better able to see exactly where to place the strip. This is much easier than trying to do this staring into a vertical mirror and poking myself into the eyes while my head is tilted back at wildly uncomfortable angles. The hardest part is actually plopping the strip onto your lash line close enough so that it's right on top but not tangled up in your lashes.

Don't close your eyes when applying, because it changes your eye shape. This is kind of difficult to do at first, but you'll get it. Position the strip as close to your lash line as possible, but ensure it does not tangle with your eyelashes. Start in the center and press down on the corners. One great tip is to do this last part of the procedure placing a mirror under your face and looking down as you put them on.

4. Securing the Lashes

Once the strip is in place, you do not need to press or hold it. Use your finger to gently tap them and push them down if they’re too high on your eyelid. Wait 2 minutes for the glue to cure.

5. Blending and Finishing

Apply mascara to your lashes. This will help blend your natural lashes with the false ones, achieving a more natural look. Apply one coat of mascara to help blend your natural lashes with the fake ones, creating a seamless look with long lashes that genuinely stand out. Try the L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Original Mascara for extreme length and precision. Now that you've got your lashes on, here's a crucial step to make your strip lashes look less obviously like you're wearing strip lashes. Apply liquid eyeliner along your upper lids. Be sure to fill in any gaps between the false lashes and your own to make them look more natural. Take your trusty liquid liner (or gel liner with an angled eyeliner brush, if you prefer) and draw a line extending the band from where it begins to the inner corner of your eye.

Additional Tips and Techniques

• Camouflaging the Band: Use eyeliner to disguise the lash band and make your eyes pop.
• Stacking Lashes: Use the extra bit to later stack upon the lash strip at your eye's outer corners for extra va va voom if you want, or you can use it when you just want a bit more emphasis on top of your natural outer lashes, like a dress's train.
• Eyeliner: Draw eyeliner with a steady hand. Try the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Grip Mechanical Gel Eyeliner for a long-wearing formula that glides on smoothly and adds bold definition to your lash line.
• Mascara Application: Start with curled lashes and apply 2-3 coats of your go-to mascara, letting each coat dry slightly before applying the next to avoid clumping and get maximum definition. Work from the base to the tips, wiggling the wand for even application.
• Mimicking False Lashes with Mascara: To mimic the shape of fake eyelashes, focus your mascara on the outer third of your lashes. Use the wand vertically to add detail and length. Try a lengthening mascara first, like the L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Original Mascara, then layer a volumizing one over it, for example, the L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara.
• Tightlining: Tightlining your upper waterline with dark eyeliner creates the illusion of thicker eyelashes by filling in gaps between your natural lashes. This subtle trick gives your lash line a dense, bold look without falsies.

Lash Care and Maintenance

• Gentle Removal: Your lashes are delicate. Always use a gentle makeup remover to dissolve mascara and glue. Press a soaked pad over your eyelid and hold for a few seconds before wiping-no rubbing. Use makeup remover to remove false lashes. Dip a cotton swab in eye makeup remover and gently rub it along your lash line.
• Hydration: Hydrated lashes are happy lashes. Use a clean spoolie to apply a small amount of castor or coconut oil to your lash line before bed.
• Diet: Your diet plays a big role in eyelash growth. Protein, biotin, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A and E support healthy hair-including your eyelashes.
• Mascara Breaks: Skipping mascara for a few days a week gives your lashes time to recover.
• Eyelash Growth Cycle: Wondering, “do eyelashes grow back?” They absolutely do. Like the hair on your head, your lashes grow in cycles.

Alternatives to Traditional False Lashes

• Magnetic Lashes: If you’d prefer to avoid adhesives altogether, try a set of magnetic lashes!
• Self-Adhesive Lashes: Self-adhesive false lashes will stick without additional glue.

Troubleshooting

• Glue in Eye: If you get glue or makeup in your eye, immediately rinse it out with warm water.

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