Unveiling the Secrets of Lash Adhesive: Why Your Lashes Aren't Sticking and What to Do About It
As beautiful as strip eyelashes are, they are the most cumbersome part of makeup application (after winged eyeliner - talk for another day!). It always seems like your false lashes refuse to stick when you’re in a rush and trying to get out the door.
If that sounds familiar, don’t worry — we’ve got you. The Beauty Explained team has put together a quick, foolproof checklist to help you apply strip lashes perfectly every single time.
Glue, glue, glue
A high-quality lash adhesive is always worth the investment. The "Duo" Lash Adhesive is fantastic because it comes in a variety of colours (black, dark brown, clear, and white) and in tubes with numerous applicators! This is a crucial step because your Your lash glue determines whether your lashes last one hour or all day.
Pro Tip: Wait about 30–40 seconds after applying the glue before placing the lashes — this allows it to become tacky and grip better.
Wrong tools
Wrong tools = wrong placement.
Grab your BE High Precision Tweezers once the glue is wet to apply your strip lashes precisely the first time! For a flawless appearance, the falsies should be placed as near as possible to your natural lash line. Stick the centre down first, then grab the outer corners with the applicators and press them down. Likewise for the inside corner. If the lashes are somewhat misaligned, there is still plenty of time to correct them before the glue hardens. If the band of the strip lashes isn't as close to the lash line as you would like it to be, use the applicator to press it down. To make sure the lashes are firmly in place, press down on the band all the way across.
Not trimming the eyelashes
Grab your BE Trim It Scissors to get a custom fit. To determine whether the strip lashes need to be clipped, measure them against your own natural lashes. Put the false lashes on top of your natural lashes to get this. You will need to cut the band if it extends over your lash line. Tip: Start your false lashes around 1 cm from where your natural lashes begin to darken in the inner corner of your eyes. Always trim false eyelashes from the outside corner, where the strands are longer, as the inner corners of your eyes need the shorter hairs. Don't push them any more since they won't sit well on your eye and will feel uncomfortable.
Make sure the lashes on the outside corner are not too lengthy. To ensure they look their best and don't feel heavy on the eyes, it is always preferable to trim them just a little bit short of where your natural lashes end.
Inflexible band
Not all strip lashes are created equal. For an effortless, long-wearing finish, choose lashes with a soft, flexible band that bends easily to the shape of your eye.
Rigid lash bands can lift at the corners or feel uncomfortable — which is the last thing you want during a long day or event.
Tips
- Wait for the glue to be tacky
- Use an eyelash curler to marry the false eyelashes to your natural lashes
- Trim down to get a custom fit
- Do not apply too close to the inner corner of the eye
- Add extra glue to the inner and outer sides of the strip eyelash for extra security
Applying strip lashes doesn’t have to be a struggle. With the right glue, tools, and lash type, you can achieve salon-quality results at home in just a few minutes.
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