Bold eyelashes are a great way to enhance and beautify any look, but it can be difficult to accentuate your lashes if they aren’t that long to begin with. Mascara can help in making make lashes appear longer and fuller, but sometimes it’s just not enough. That’s why adding individual eyelashes are so helpful. Individual lashes can add length and volume to your normal lashes, while maintaining a natural look. While applying individual lashes may take some time, the end result is worth it!

Many women who would see my lashes and compliment them always call them something else than what they are. If I am wearing extensions, people will ask me if they are individuals and from that point the questions of, “what’s the difference?” always pops up. I’m here to tell you that these two types of lashes have some similarities and significant differences.

False eyelashes are a great way to fill in thin eyelashes and frame the eyes. False eyelashes attach just above your upper eyelash line with a semi-permanent glue. These glues often contain cyanoacrylate, otherwise known as superglue, and can be very hard to remove. As a result, the removal of false eyelashes is a delicate process, because your real eyelashes can easily be stripped away if you are not careful. However, you can use false lash glue remover, makeup remover, or a variety of oils to carefully pull off the false lashes and clean up the remaining glue.

Magnetic false eyelashes are eyelashes that are easier to apply than glue-based lashes. Magnetic lashes have a top and bottom strip that both contain magnets. You simply sandwich your natural lashes between the magnetic lashes and the magnets will click together. You can wear magnetic lashes with other makeup, but use eye makeup products that will not damage the lashes.

You’re in the beauty aisle, browsing for the perfect pair of false lashes, but there are so many options to choose from! There’s no need to worry! There are a variety of different lash styles and products to suit your needs. Once you figure out your eye shape, it’s easy to find lashes with the best shape and length to complement your features.

False eyelashes can sometimes be pricey, so you may want to be able to use them more than once. If you want to reuse your lashes, you have a variety of options. You can clean the lashes with a q-tip or cotton swab. You can also use tweezers and a plastic container filled with makeup remover to slowly clean the lashes. When you’re done, store the false lashes safely in a cool, dry place.

False lashes give you an instantly dramatic eye look! If you want to try strip lashes, they’re easy to use. Make sure the lashes are the right size for your eyes, then do your eye makeup however you want and apply the lash strips. You can wear them all day long, and then simply pull them off with tweezers when you’re done.