I remember being asked in the initial stages of setting up this Singapore Beauty Blog how to apply fake eyelashes. Despite its popularity, it seemed applying false eyelashes can be really difficult if you dont know the basic how-to. I honestly dont remember where I learnt how to apply falsies, but I would like to think I’ve gotten the art of applying fake eyelashes down to a pat. Fake eyelashes do a fantastic job at enlarging your eyes and adding definition. You can choose to add either massive volume or length to your natural lashes or be extra glamorous and add both for maximum effect!

I didnt go through in detail how to apply fake eyelashes in the vintage make up tutorial I filmed with SuperKawaiiMama, so I’m going to personally show you how to apply fake lashes yourself.

Apply eye makeup
I normally apply my eye make up before I put my false eyelashes on. When it comes to mascara, however, there are two different camps. Some people prefer to apply lashes before their mascara, while some do it after. I personally prefer to already have mascara on before the application of fake eyelashes to help hold the curl.

Measure the eyelash
It is important to first measure the eyelash against your natural lash line. Most eyelashes are manufactured longer than the average eye. I’ve heard many complaints about how the eyelash hardly stays and seems to come off. One factor that causes it to come off is having the lash bone stab your eyelid. The false eyelash should start at where your natural lashes are and end slightly beyond the eye to enlarge your eyes.

Cut the eyelashes to size
This bit is probably the most important step of the entire process next to measuring the eyelash. Once you’ve got the correct size, cut the lashes such that the outer most corners of the eyelashes are longer than the inner corners.

Apply glue on the lash bone
Applying a thin layer of glue on the lash bone and letting it dry until it becomes partially dry is the best method to keep your lashes stuck to your lids all day. To prevent the corners of the lashes from coming out, apply slightly more glue on the corners.

Apply the eyelashes
Now comes the exciting part. To apply the fake eyelashes, I usually position the end of the lashes where I want it to end before pressing the lash down down in the middle using a pair of tweezers. Make sure the lash bone is placed as closed to your real lashes as possible. There should be no gap between the fake eyelash and your real lashes. Pressing the false eyelash down in the middle allows flexibility when it comes to adjusting the outer corner for varying effects.

Remember the extra bits that you cut off from the original too long eyelash? Well, now is the time to bring them out and reuse them. Instead of spending money on an entirely new box of bottom eyelashes, you can use these on your bottom lashes!

Apply the bottom eyelashes on the outer corner of the eye
For the bottom eyelashes, apply mascara over your real eyelashes before applying the fake eyelash. After glue application, use a tweezer to help you place the fake eyelash on the outer corner of the bottom eyelid. This will help to really open up your eyes.

Line the lower eyelids with eyeliner
To blend the fake bottom eyelash with your natural lashes, line your lower lids with black eyeliner both on your waterline and lower eyelid. You can also apply another coat of mascara on your bottom lashes for a more dramatic effect. Do up both eyes the same way and hello doll-eyes!