Friday, February 25, 2011

Tutorial: How to Apply Fake Lashes! (Very Long Post)

How To Apply Fake Eyelashes

Applying eyelashes is very simple once you have a little bit of practice. In this tutorial I will explain step by step how to apply False Lashes. Last week, I posted about my favorite lashes, where you can purchase false lashes as well as other general information regarding false lashes. To be re-directed to that post, click here. Otherwise, Keep Reading!

Tools you will need: 
False Full Strip Eyelashes (I am using ELF Essentials Dramatic Lash Kit)
Lash Adhesive (I am using DUO Dark Tone Lash Adhesive)
Tweezers

Optional Tools:
Liquid Eyeliner or a Dark Eyeshadow
Small brush (eyeliner brush, angled liner brush, smudge brush, etc.)

Where to start? Applying false lashes will be the last step of your eyes. So, make sure to prime your eyes with an eyeshadow primer, apply your eyeshadow and eyeliner & you'll be ready to apply your false lashes!

Why apply them last? You apply false lashes last because you want your lashes to be very black and clean of any eyeshadow or other products. If you apply them first, you may have lashes that are full of eyeshadow. If you'd like, you can apply a thin coat of mascara beforehand. But it's not necessary. I like having a thin coat of mascara on my lashes before I apply false lashes.

Let's Begin! I've included photos of each step along with a caption. I have written out the steps, and they are more detailed than the actual captions.

Step 1: Take your false lashes out of the box. Using your tweezers (or fingers), gently peel the lashes off of the tray. You don't want to apply too much pressure, or else you may bend or damage the band.

Step 2: Using your pointer finger and thumb, you want to hold both ends of the eyelashes at the bottom band. Lightly move both of your hands up and down a centimeter or so. Doing this will stretch the band so it isn't as stiff. This will help the lashes sit better on the contour of your eyelid. (Think of it as stretching a balloon before you blow it up) In the photo of Step 2, the top lash is properly curved and the bottom lash has not been touched yet. You can tell the band on the bottom is a bit straighter.

Step 3: Now we are going to test the lashes to see if they are the correct length for your eye shape. If you have smaller eyes, you may need to cut a little bit. Pick up the according eyelash to you eye. The shortest part of the lashes should be matched up near your tear-duct. The longest part should be at end. The way you will set them on your eyelid is with the curl facing up. Set the lashes down in the middle of your lashline. Look to see where your natural lashes start (inner corner) and pull the false lashes to the same spot. Look to see if the band extends farther out (outer corner) than your natural lash line. If it extends out longer, grab the end with your thumb & pointer finger and lift them off.

Step 4: With your scissors, cut off any excess lashes. (Set it on your lash line again to see if you cut enough)

Step 5: Squeeze a little dab of lash adhesive on a clean surface. Don't apply it from the tube directly to the lashes. A lot of product comes out at once and you don't want to damage the lashes.

Step 6: Using any tool you'd like for precise application of the glue, (many like to use a toothpick or the opposite side of the tweezers. I'm using the opposite corner of the lash adhesive tube) pick up the glue up. Don't worry it's too much. You don't want it to be too little, otherwise your lashes might not stick well.

Step 7: Pick your lashes up with your fingers or your tweezers and drag the glue across the band of the lashes. Apply a little more to each end of the lashes, as they are the spots that tend to wear off.

Step 8: Pick the lashes up with a tweezer, holding them in the middle - close to the band but not touching the glue.

Step 9: It's difficult to apply lashes while looking straight forward into a mirror. The easiest way is by sitting down or standing up and tilting your head back a little - so when you look forward, your eyes are slightly squinted. This way, you'll be getting a better view of your lashline. Like you did in Step 3, set the lashes down on your eyelid as close as possible to the base of your natural lashes, but not touching them. They should be on your eyelid, not your lashes. Make sure they are lined up with the start of your natural lashes before you press them down on your skin.

Step 10: Once the lashes are lined up with your lashes, grab the beginning of the lashes with your tweezers and press it down on your lid. Again, make sure they are lined up with the start of your natural lashes. You don't want them to be any closer to your tear-duct, or it may cause your eyes to water or a pinching sensation. There should be a small space. Grab the outer end and press it down on your skin. Work Quickly before the glue sets.

Step 11: Go along the whole band, pressing it down onto your skin with the tweezers.

Step 12: To make sure it's very secure, use a brush (smudge brush, eyeliner/brow brush, etc) or sponge applicator and go across the band again pressing it down on your skin.
Step 13: Wait patiently for 1-2 minutes while the adhesive dries completely. 

Step 14: For this step, you can use eye liner (liquid/pencil or gel) or a dark eyeshadow (brown, black, etc). If you're using an eyeshadow, take a small smudge brush and smudge the shadow on your lid, close to your lashline - blending it into the band of the false lashes. This will blend in the band better as well as cover up any adhesive you may have gotten on your eyelid. If you're using a liquid liner, line your eyes as you normally would - against the band of the lashes.

Step 15: Apply a coat of mascara to your lashes, starting at the base of your natural lashes all the way up to the end of the false lashes. This will blend your natural lashes in better with the false lashes as well as make the lashes look darker. 

You're all finished! Enjoy your long, lush lashes!

To see how it's done, check out Kandee Johnson's video tutorial!

28 comments:

  1. love it...great makeup!!

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  2. Great post! I love false eyelashes and wear them quite often, but when lining the eyelashes before applying to see if they fit I always forget do you cut the outer part to make them fit properly? I don't know why I can never remember that, ahaha!

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  3. This was very helpful and thorough! You did an amazing job describing all the steps :) I wish I had the patience to wear false lashes every day.

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  4. very helpful i needed this lol

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  5. great tips! i'm definitely going to try this when i have a special occasion!

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  6. Duo is the only glue I will use its frickin awesome! your eyes look gorgeous!!
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  7. I need a new glue. The ends of my falsies keep coming off!! I don't even dare to wear my falsies =( I might had an escaping false eyelash and my bf wont tell me cos he's absolutely blur about these things and wont notice =_=

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  8. OMG we have a similar blogger banner. Hmm...might need to talk to my friend who made it for me...either it's a complete coincidence or she's a fan of yours and got inspired from you.

    Anyway. I thought this was a super helpful post. Have you ever tried applying falsies to the BOTOTM of your lash line? It makes them look even more natural!

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  9. A trick I use to put on my false eyelashes is using an eyelash curler to gently hold the false lashes in place. No need to use fingers or tweezers since the eyelash curler does it all for you! Plus, it's already in the perfectly curved shape to fit your eyes. Just make sure you don't clamp down on your falsies too hard or you'll dent them. All you have to do is run some glue along the band and just lower it onto your eyes. Super easy, no mess, now fingers getting all over your face. Hope this helped!

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  10. wow. It's amazing, it's really quite remarkable, you collect eyelashes, and sold to many people was very nice, hope I can continue to evolve the world of fashion, you blog about beauty tips and beauty woman is very nice, and very helpful to many people, especially women.

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  11. These tips are as good as they get. Although most lashes do come with care instructions they are no way near as good as your guide. Thanks!

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  12. Applying eyelashes is very simple but it is difficult for me..
    I hope this information can help me. thanks

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  13. I tired to put but always ended up with one eye prefect and the other one like someone slap me in the eye...T_T

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  14. Great tips! I just got my false eyelashes and I'm gonna try it following your tips, thanks!

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  18. Applying eyelashes is very simple but it is difficult for me..
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