How to Apply Fake Eyelashes Correctly

Fake eyelashes can be stunning when applied properly, but a disaster when not!

Follow the simple steps below to learn how to apply fake eyelashes correctly.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fake eyelashes
• Eyelash Glue
• Cuticle Scissors
• Mirror

1. 

   Choose your lashes. Fake eyelashes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

2. Make sure they fit. Press the fake eyelashes to your eyelid, along your natural lash line. Do the fake eyelashes extend beyond the natural line? If so, cut off as much as needed from the outside edge with cuticle scissors.

3. 

   Apply the glue. Many people find the it is easy to glide the glue onto the tiny band that holds the lashes together, but if you are having trouble, try using a toothpick or the rounded ends of tweezers. Make sure you have enough glue on the ends, as they tend to come loose easily.

4. Allow to dry. The glue needs to be tacky before applying. If you apply the lash with wet glue, it would slide out of place and look odd. Just make sure it does not dry all of the way. You are waiting for it to be sticky when touched.

5. Place it on your eyelid. You want to make sure it is centered on your eye, and try to get it as close as possible to your eyelashes. Allow it to dry for 30 seconds.

6. 

   Fill in the gaps. If you can see some of your lid between the fake eyelashes and your natural lashes, use liquid eyeliner to paint those gaps. Also run a line of liquid eyeliner along the top edge of the fake eyelashes to help the band blend naturally and to cover up any lumps of glue.

[vintage]

on 9/19/2009 good article

[maryanne09]

on 6/2/2009 Great article on How to Apply Fake Eyelashes Correctly! 5*'s recommend :o)