how to wear false eyelashes
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Falsies and I have a love hate relationship. I love how they create drama, glamour and sexy flirtatious eyes in an instant, but I hate that you need to put them on every time… and carefully watch that they stay on. Have you ever had your falsies start peeling off from the edges? So not fun.
But at the end of the day, whoever came up with the idea of false lashes is genius! I’ve tried a couple of different brands, but Ardell Lashes has been my favorite so far — they’re soft and flexible, come in many different styles and are affordable too.
Here are the styles I regularly use. The 110′s are great for a natural daytime look, while the 117′s and 120′s are perfect for evenings. As for the 102′s, I use them for day and night. The only thing about them is that they look less natural.
I use DUO eyelash adhesive to put on lashes. The dark tone is great, especially if your application techniques are less than perfect. Just apply some eyeliner on first and the glue will blend right in!
Applying False Lashes…
- Match lash strip to your own eyelid and trim off any excess lash from the outer edge.
- Apply a thin layer of eyelash glue to the strip and let dry for 30 seconds. This allows time for the glue to become stickier.
- Close your eye and place eyelashes directly above your natural lash line. Generally, you want to put the lashes on to match the angle of your real lashes, but if the angle of your natural lashes isn’t what you like, try tilting it slightly upwards. I don’t have double eyelids (boo!) so when I apply lashes, I like to angle the lash strip slightly upward than that of my regular lashes… making my eyes appear bigger! Make sense?
- Gently curl lashes if needed and apply light mascara on the tips for a more dramatic but natural look. After all, what girly girl doesn’t wear mascara on a regular basis??
When you’re done with the falsies for the day, carefully peel them off from one edge to the other and pick off any adhesive clumps, but be careful not to rip any of the hairs off. Store them back in the box to retain shape and keep them clean for next time!
You can re-use eyelashes over and over again depending on how well you keep them. I’ve used a single pair every day for almost a month before they started wearing out…. I probably should have thrown them out sooner… for sanitary reasons! But I do keep them pretty clean!
:)
XO,
How many times can you re-use a single pair of falsies before you have to replace them? I’ve never used false eyelashes before and I’ve always wanted to know that. :-)
Ardell falsies are my favorite too. My all-time favorites are the Gisele Runway lashes and others are 107, 118 + 120. I bought so many boxes of lashes from Asia though… they are definitely NOT Ardell lashes but they were cheap and pretty (just doesn’t have as many uses). I think I have enough to last me a life time!
Wow a month?! That’s crazy long haha. Do you find that they affect your natural lashes at all? I’m always worried my natural ones would start to fall out if I used fakes all the time.
i love love loveeeeeeeeee false lashes.. i wish i could wear them everyday but i just really can’t be bothered :(
i love the ardell 110 and the wispies and demi wispies, shooo shooooo pretty :D
i wish i know how to wear all those fake lashes :) would love to try them <3
love,vdcouture
Hi!
Have you tried semi-permanent lashes? I did a comparison on falsies and sem-permanent false lashes. Check it out =)
I’ve never been able to put on false eyelashes, I think its my single eyelid that makes me think it won’t work. But I have two in my drawer waiting for some inspiration. Now I might give it a try.
I wish I had the skills necessary to apply them!
hey girl ! how are you? ive been so out of touch with the blogosphere, ive missed it so. how are you? i read your tweets when im on twitter, but aside from that i hope all is well ! i too love falsies, ps. its the best thing to wear when u go out – no mascara mess
xx lue
Perfect eyelashes and a quick sweep of lip gloss are all a girl needs! JMO, but I think that eyelash extensions can do so much more than give a gal a leg up when she goes out. Just knowing that your eyes are perfect (even first thing in the morning!), and that there’s no mascara smudge to sneak a peek after, is a god-send! Not to mention a huge timesaver in the mornings! Even though I am more about eyelash extensions than false eyelash strips, just wanted to share a tip about cleansing that can keep you using your well-cared for falsies even longer – we always recommend our clients wash daily with a foaming mixture of eyelash shampoo. Its easy to make, and perfect for washing off all makeup residue. Mix 25% baby shampoo with 75% distilled (or bottled) water and add a pinch (up to a half teaspoon) of baking soda. We dispense it in a foaming pump, for a rich, effective cleansing lather. It would work wonders with cleaning and keeping your false eyelashes looking good and lasting longer too!
jp
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i love lashes but i can never put them on!! i always have to have my friends do it! or i just do the other way and put on some good mascara. haha