how do apply faux eyelashes without them looking fake?

Answer 1

First find a place where you have good light, a level table or vanity and a mirror that tilts or lays flat. You'll need your lashes, adhesive (DUO is a great brand and found in most drugstores) an orangewood stick, mascara, small scissors and, maybe some tweezers.

Have your make-up on and your eyes lined just the way you like. remove one of the lashes from the package with tweezers and bend it several times in a "U" shape to get it flexible. Measure the lash against your own eye. Most lashes need trimming. If this is the case, trim from the outside end of the lash. Do not curl your own lashes prior to putting on false ones. It makes it a little more difficult to place the faux lashes. Put one generous coat of mascara on your own lashes and then proceed as follows:
Take one end of the orangewood stick and place a small amount of glue along the band of the false lash. Let dry for several seconds or until the glue is tacky and starts looking like it's going to turn clear. At this point is where most people divide on how to apply. Some people adhere each end first and then wiggle the rest into place. I find this does not work for most. Instead, I place the outter edge just where the lashes meet the skin and use my clean end of the orangewood stick to work the lash into place until each part of the lash is down.

In order to blend the natural lash with the faux lash, apply a coat of mascara and you're good to go.

It's best to apply the lash with your eye open but looking downward so slant your mirror quite a bit or even lay it down on the table in front of you.

Practice makes perfect so just grab up some of the cheapest lashes you can find on sale and spend an afternoon putting them on and taking them off. With practice, you'll be doing it quickly in no time at all. You Tube usually has tons of videos for stuff like this.

You can always use individual "flares" instead of strip lashes. 3 or 4 flares along the outer third of your lashline can make just as dramatic an effect while looking quite natural. Application is usually easier too.


Good luck!

LR

Answer 2

Apply mascara to it. Get natural looking eyelashes not to long or extreme. Make it blend.

Answer 3

Use individual lashes or cut the strips into shorter clusters & place them strategically.

e.g. http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P114417&categoryId=B70
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P167653&categoryId=B70

Chose ones like Shu Uemura's # S217 that are designed to be subtle. Last one listed on this page: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P193249&categoryId=RPCS

Links w/ demos about applying false lashes: http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-use-and-apply-fake-eyelashes
http://www.sephora.com/browse/tt/index.jhtml?categoryId=C14720&tt=school

Answer 4

Instead of going for the full effect---the full set of lashes, trying individual lashes--they're individual lashes that you adhere to your lash line, they blend in with your natural lashes, making them appear longer/ fuller but with a natural effect.

Answer 5

the best thing to do is to have a professional makeup artist to cut you a pair to fit your eyes. they will trim them to blend with your natural eyelashes. i did a little light modeling and had a pair trimmed for me and loved them. i still use them for professional photos.

Answer 6

You really can't