How to Put on Fake Eyelashes
Putting on fake eyelashes takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes quick and easy.
Step 1: Prepare your natural lashes
Start with clean, dry eyelids. Apply your eye makeup first, especially eyeliner. Curl your natural lashes and apply a thin coat of mascara. This gives the fake lashes something to grip and helps them blend in better.
Step 2: Measure and trim the lashes
Hold the false lash strip against your eye without glue. If it's longer than your lash line, trim from the outer edge only. Never trim from the inner corner, since that part is shaped to fit your eye.
Step 3: Apply the glue correctly
Apply a thin, even layer of lash glue along the band. Do not put glue directly on your eyelid. Let the glue sit for about 20 to 30 seconds until it becomes tacky. This step is crucial. Wet glue will slide around and make placement harder.
Step 4: Place the lashes on your eye
Look slightly downward into a mirror. Place the lash strip in the center of your lash line first, as close to your natural lashes as possible. Once the center is secure, press down the outer corner, then the inner corner.
You can use tweezers or your fingers, whatever feels more comfortable.
Step 5: Adjust and secure
Gently press along the lash band to make sure it's fully attached. If the corners lift, add a tiny bit of glue and wait a few seconds before pressing them down again.
Step 6: Blend everything together
Once the glue is fully dry, apply a thin line of eyeliner along the lash band if needed. You can also add a light coat of mascara to blend your natural lashes with the fake ones.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Skipping the wait time for glue
- Applying too much glue
- Placing the lashes too far from the lash line
- Trying to adjust after the glue has fully dried
Removal tip
Never pull lashes off dry. Soak a cotton pad with warm water or makeup remover and gently press it against your lashes for a few seconds. Peel them off slowly from the outer corner.
Final advice
The biggest secret is patience. Most lash problems come from rushing the glue step. Once you master the timing, fake lashes stop feeling difficult and start looking natural.