Makeup Tutorial: How To Apply False Eyelashes

You can look like you just got lash extensions ... without spending $400

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First, cut the lash strip to the right length, 1/16 of an inch shorter than the width of your natural lashes. Use black or brown liquid liner to color in the strip that connects the lashes and let it dry. This little step helps camouflage the fake lash strip once you're wearing it.

Now apply the glue to the lash strip and wait one minute till glue is tacky. Tap with a makeup brush. When it grabs and stretches, you're ready to apply. Doing this step right is the true secret to applying fake lashes. ... read more

The makeup tutorials often suggest starting with the inner corner, but we find it easier to match up the center of the lashes to the center of your lid first. This will give you an anchor while you get the inner and outer edges mounted correctly.

Once the strip is in the right place, use this old Hollywood secret to blend them perfectly into your normal lashes: Take the stick of a makeup brush and gently roll the skin on your lid downward gently so it touches down over the top of the fake lashes. This sticks a very small edge of your skin over the base, so the fake lashes look like they’re growing from your lids, not sitting on top of them. Now curl the lashes and apply mascara.

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Oh my gosh, finally a decent explanation on how to wear false lashes. Thank you so much!

by cfranks1August 19, 2010 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate

i always wanted to know how to apply false lashes this helped alot

by BeautyNickyStarJune 30, 2010 at 03:58AM Report as inappropriate

I luv luv luv this site! I got a bunch of strip lashes and just could not figure it out. Thanx alot!!

by YellowDahliaApril 07, 2010 at 01:29PM Report as inappropriate

I cannot wait to try! :)

by Carlee8642March 20, 2010 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips! I'm not as afraid of trying false lashes now!

by BusygirlsFebruary 05, 2010 at 01:15AM Report as inappropriate

great tips can wait to try

by la_locuazaMay 22, 2009 at 02:48PM Report as inappropriate

I lost all my hair after chemo, it all grew back except for my eyebrows and eye lashes. I will definitely try this method. It just finding the right lashes.

by Katee75April 01, 2009 at 08:57AM Report as inappropriate

I am going to try this, i have very short and straight eyelashes. i think false lashes will bring out my eyes.

by hotttie40March 12, 2009 at 10:39AM Report as inappropriate

I have been wanting to try this! I am going to as soon as I get some cash$

by CrinnyMarch 08, 2009 at 04:24PM Report as inappropriate

I have applied false lashes both ways, pre-makeup and post-makeup. I find that it hides the lash line better if you apply it post-makeup, you know in case you don't get the strip exactly along your lash line. I've been wearing lashes for over 10 years (I started young, lol) and it just takes patience. I still "mess up" all the time! If the whole strip scares you, try individual lashes. It's a little more precise and you have more control. Just add a few at the outside corners for a great effect. Have fun trying!

by KasuwiaMarch 06, 2009 at 11:37AM Report as inappropriate

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