Whether you want to remedy short, sparse lashes or simply make your natural lashes darker and thicker, using false lashes could be the trick for you. Applied over the natural lashes they can highlight the eyes giving length and volume. Either way it's good to choose false lashes that look real and natural, unless you're planning on creating intense, eye-catching makeup. With a few tips and tricks to apply them the right way, you can convince anyone to have naturally thick and voluminous lashes!
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Finding the Perfect False Eyelashes
Step 1. Buy a pair of false eyelashes that look natural
You can find them in all shops that sell cosmetics, and there are many brands and types on the market. If your goal is to get a natural result, avoid excessively long lashes, with pointed or overly thick lashes. If you want them to look natural, thicker, more eye-catching false eyelashes aren't the best. Choose a pair that can mimic the lashes you dream of having naturally.
If you can't find eyelashes in stores that can give a natural result, look for them online. By ordering on the internet you will have an infinite number of options and you can also read reviews of people who have tried particular brands or styles
Step 2. Trim the false lashes
In most cases, the false eyelashes are not ready to use. After removing them from the box, the first thing to do is to tick them so that they fit perfectly in your eye. Before applying the glue, place them on the mobile lid and determine how much you will need to cut them on the end. Use a pair of scissors to trim them carefully. The final strip should be the same length as your natural lashes.
If you skip this step, the leftover part will rub into your skin every time you blink. This will cause the entire strip to loosen, not to mention that the result won't be particularly natural
Step 3. Buy a glue suitable for false eyelashes
There are many debates regarding false eyelash glues, so you can weigh the pros and cons of each product. Some pairs already come with glue, but it is often necessary to purchase it separately. False eyelash glue is available in cosmetic stores and is sold in a tube that can be used for various applications.
- In general, the glue for false eyelashes comes out white from the tube and becomes transparent once it dries. If you have acquired good dexterity with the application, you will be able to put it on carefully and avoid any visible lumps remaining.
- You can also buy black false eyelash glue. It is suitable for those who want to apply a black pencil to the lash line before putting on the false ones, as the color of the glue will blend with that of the eyeliner.
Part 2 of 3: Apply False Eyelashes
Step 1. Outline the upper lashline with an eyeliner
Take a dark brown or black one and outline the entire lashline. This helps to achieve a more natural result, as it gives the illusion that the roots are bushy. The eyeliner will create a base for the false lashes and help blend them with the natural ones.
Step 2. Apply glue to the false lashes
Read the instructions on the packaging of the product you have chosen to use to make sure you are applying it correctly. In general, you need to spread the glue evenly on the false eyelash strip and then wait for about a minute for it to become sticky. Once it has thickened, you can apply the false eyelashes on the mobile lid.
Step 3. Align the false lashes to the root of the natural ones and apply them
Once the glue has become tacky, carefully grab the two ends of the false lashes and align the strip with the natural hairline, starting from the outer corner. Gently press the strip down to adapt it to the natural curve of the eyelid. Once you've pressed the entire strip, check again to make sure you've aligned it correctly.
Part 3 of 3: Confusing False Lashes with Natural Lashes
Step 1. Hold the natural lashes together with the false ones
Once you have verified the correct placement of the false lashes, press the strip you have glued with more pressure, so that the glue dries well and keeps the lashes firmly in place. At the time of pressing, squeeze the false lashes together with the natural ones - this will help you make sure that the false lashes dry and set in the right position, aligned with the natural ones.
Let the glue dry for a couple of minutes before continuing
Step 2. Curl the false lashes
Once the glue has dried completely, take an eyelash curler. It is good to fold the false eyelashes together with the real ones to achieve a result that appears as natural as possible. Gently insert the lashes into the lash slot and press them firmly to the base. Leave the curler in place for a couple of seconds and release.
Step 3. Apply mascara to your lashes
This is the final step to take to make sure you get a smooth result. By applying mascara simultaneously on your false and natural lashes, you will combine them with your make-up. This product helps to darken natural lashes, also volumizes and lengthens them to make them confuse with false ones.
