Reader's Corner: How to Apply Falsies

Wow, it seems just like yesterday when I was bragging about the holidays!
And here I am, back to work!....
Time flies so fast! Will I just wake up one day, and blog as a Grandma? *shakes off thought*

Back to reality! LOL

I've got requests for applying falsies many times!!! I know there's so many Youtube gurus doing it and I thought, why would people want to see my tutorial on photos? Videos are way easier. So I procrastinated...but the question haunt me....and I really have to do this! LOL

Here's my way of applying falsies, there's so many ways out there but this is the best for me and my clients! You of course can do what's comfortable for you! Ok? OK! :D

Now let's begin.....

Before we start, choose your favorite falsies and lash glue!
In this tutorial, I am using DUO lash glue (thanks Gracie)
To those who wants to purchase cheaper alternative, you can go for Ardell Lash glue, it's cheaper and it works just as good as DUO :)

** Famous TFS XLH lashes

(Note: I always put on falsies AFTER my eye makeup, some people like to put falsies on BEFORE eye makeup application, it is again, your preference)

Step 1:

Curl your lashes well, in my case, since my lashes are short, I curl it "L" shape, so the lashes will be hidden in between the falsies.

Step 2:

If you are using full size falsies, measure the lashes to make sure it fits the eye, trim the lashes if desired.

TIP: always trim the inner part of the lashes and count the number of lashes you trimmed, make sure it's equal to the other falsie. Yes small details like that are VERY important.

Step 3:

You can apply the glue directly only the lashes, but DUO lash glue has a big hole, so I've press the glue on a cardboard. You don't need a lot of glue.

Step 4:

Go through the lashes onto the glue, be careful and apply an even amount of glue.

Step 5:

After going through the lashes with the glue once, apply more glue on both ends, to make sure it doesn't fall off. (Lashes on your cheeks?.... NOT sexy :P)

Outer Corner

Inner Corner

Some people prefers to leave the glue on the lashes for 30 seconds to make sure the glue is tacky so it doesn't slide off easily during application.


Step 6:

Apply the falsies while looking down

You can use your fingers

OR With the help of tweezers

Step 7:

Looking straight, adjust the lashes while you can. Making sure to apply the falsies very near the lashline.

Try not to blink too much while you do this step.

Do not worry about the glue
It'll dry transparent

Step 8:

Using the ends of the tweezers, or handle of your brush, press the lashes downwards, making sure it sticks well.

Step 9:

This is a very important step. Roll the lashes with brush handle upwards.

Do the same step on the other eye

Optional:
(do not do the following steps if you plan to reuse your falsies)

Fill in some spaces
with a gel liner/liquid liner
if needed

You can combine the natural lashes with the falsies
by applying your favorite mascara



Now you're ready
to flutter those lashes

"How do we remove the falsies?"

Gently tug the outer corner of the falsies, going inward. If it gets to be painful, use a wet cotton bud, slowly wipe the glue as you go on.

Whew! And I thought I wouldn't be able to finish this post! :)
Thanks for the query!
I hope this photo tutorial helps!
Keep Smiling!
Stay Happy!