The false lashes self-application process can be very complex, if not done right, it may injure your eye leaving you with a red eye, or even worse, an eye infection. It is important to always practice safe precautions if you are not going to a lash expect for your installation.
If you’re an amateur like me and don’t know how to install false lashes, the following tips from Teen Vogue might be useful to you:
Prep Your Natural Lashes – after completing your eyeshadow and eyeliner application of choice, curl your lashes and apply mascara.
Apply Glue to the Eyelash – using a tweezer, hold the lashes and dab on a thin line of glue to the lash band with a cotton swab. “Never squeeze the glue from the tube directly onto the lash base,” celebrity makeup artist Ricky Wilson warns. “I put a drop of glue on the middle of a Q-tip and drag the lash through it. This adds just the right amount. “A note on colour: dark glue will blend into your eyeliner better. Ricky adds that he prefers black glue, since it blends right into the lashes. Duo Eyelash Adhesive comes in black and clear.
Wait for the Glue to Dry Slightly – this is a game-changer: Let the glue dry for about 30 seconds. It’ll make the fake lashes less likely to slide around when you apply. “It’s important to wave the lash around for a bit after adding the glue,” says Ricky. “This lets the formula dry enough to become tacky, preventing you from getting glue all over the place.”
Adhere the Strip to Your Lash Line and Press It into Place – using the tweezers again, put the lashes in place right where your eyeliner is and press them into the lash line. Apply Black Eyeliner to Hide the Lash Strip – extra eyeliner and another coat of mascara with tie it all together, filling in any little gaps. Note: While adding a touch of mascara to the fake lashes will help blend them with your real lashes, it will also limit the use of the pair to one or two times.
Also see: The two finger rule for sunscreen application
