If you plan on reusing your strip lashes, don't apply mascara to them. Also, washing them is a big no-no -- water will ruin them. If they're especially gunky from lash glue, gently peel it off. You can also use a silicone eye makeup remover and a Q-tip to cleanse the base.
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How to Apply Individual Lashes
A general rule of thumb for individual and cluster lashes: apply them on the lash, right at the root, says McAdams. Chang-Babaian adds that you should always apply mascara before you put on individual lashes, as it gives the glue more to grip.
Use tweezers to hold the cluster and dip the end into your lash glue. Wait a few seconds until the glue is tacky, then press them onto the roots of your lashes, wiggling them between your lashes, explains Vellon.
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Try Your Lower Lash Line
Now that you've mastered applying false lashes to your upper lash line, it's time to move to your lower lash line. "I like the look of false lashes on the bottom lashes for special events," says McAdams. "The look is a little dramatic for day, but a good bottom lash (that has a clear strip) can have a very pretty effect."
Another option: Use single lashes along your lower lash line. "It's very time-consuming but looks the most natural," she explains. Use the same technique you would for your top lashes to place the lashes, whether they're strip or individual.
The mere mention of false eyelashes can strike fear into the hearts of otherwise makeup-savvy women. Applying false lashes is an art that many of us have yet to master. A bad application can literally leave you in tears, ruining your makeup in the process.
But once you learn how to apply false lashes, they can make your eyes look wider and add a dramatic flair to your eye makeup that mascara alone can't provide. And let's not forget that the Kardashians have singlehandedly made fake lashes an everyday accessory. Now, we're not saying you have to break out your falsies for work, but for special occasions? They can really make your eyes pop. (But if you do want to wear them during the day a la Kim, we aren't going to stop you.)
To help you get over your fear of false lashes, we went straight to the pros to find out how to apply all kinds of falsies -- from cluster lashes to strip lashes. Here, our easy makeup tutorial on how to apply false lashes.
