How to Choose Suitable False Eyelashes?

August 23, 2021 Eyelashes Views: 927

I know having long and curly eyelashes is your dream. You’ve prepared everything, such as false lashes, glue, scissors, tweezers, and so on. You also have watched plenty of videos and paid attention to any detail. You're itching to try! However, the results are often not that good. It gets you down and you start doubting yourself.

Have you considered that there is something wrong with the false lashes you purchased? Most of the time, the wrong false lashes will ruin your whole makeup. So, today we will discuss how to choose suitable false lashes. Trust me! Once you figure out it, you will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.

Types of False Lashes

Strip Lashes

What’s this?

Strip lashes are an entire band of eyelashes that can be stuck to your entire lash line with adhesive. They are put on top of your natural lashes, having the power to give you a next-level beauty eye makeup look.

strip lashes

Who chooses them?

If you are a beginner or want to have a more dramatic look, pick strip lashes! Strip lashes are easier to apply and suitable for every occasion.

Individual lashes

What’s this?

Individual lashes, as its name, are clusters of individual lashes that you can apply just in certain places, such as the center of your lash line or the outer corner.

individual lashes

Who chooses them?

If you want to make your lashes natural or want to have a less dramatic look, opt for individual lashes.

Unlike strip lashes, individual lashes are used to touch up and fill in your natural lash line, creating a subtle look. If you just wish to add the volume of your lashes, individual lashes are a good option. However, it is more suitable for people who have a little experience with false lashes.

Colors of False Lashes

Black false lashes

Black false lashes are the most common on the market for most of us have black lashes. The advantage of choosing black false eyelashes is they be combined with your natural eyelashes. If you accidentally don’t apply false eyelashes perfectly, this can be remedied by the color, especially when you are a novice.

black lashes

Brown false lashes

Brown false lashes are popular nowadays. Compared to black false lashes, they can may your makeup a little bit more different. Besides, if your lashes are not that dark or you have lighter skin, brown lashes are more suitable because selecting lashes that match your natural lash color and your skin will make them look seamless and natural.

Appearanz now has four types of brown false lashes: Warm Breeze, Honeymoon, Waves, and Tequila Sunrise. All of them are made of faux mink, adding the volume and length of your lashes, giving you the most comfortable feeling.

brown lashes

Adhesive for False Lashes

Glue

Eyelash glue is a method to hold your false lashes in place. You also need to remove them when you rip out false lashes. Sometimes if the glue you choose is not good, it will be harmful to your skin and eyes. It’s better to avoid this option if you have sensitive skin.

lashes with glue

Magnets

There are two types of magnetic false eyelashes. Ones allow you to apply above and below your natural lashes so that they can snap together. Ones can be attached to your eye line via a magnetic eyeliner.

Compared to traditional false lashes which are used by glue, they are much easier and faster to apply, keeping you from getting stuck with sticky glue. And they can be reused many times. However, they are a little more expensive than glue-adhesive false lashes.

magnetic lashes

Eye Shape

Round eyes

Most of your iris are showed if you have round eyes. Curly lashes are the most correct choice for they can highlight your eye’s curve. You won’t want to make your eyes look smaller or flatter, so keep away from heavy and voluminous lashes.

round eyes

Almond eyes

Almond eyes look like an almond, wider in the center and pointed at the ends. Most false eyelashes are almost perfect for almond eyes, but full lashes work best. If you want to have a lighter feeling, winged, fluttery, or individual lashes also look great.

almond eyes

Monolids

Monolids have no crease, common in Asians. You can complement monolids with multi-layered or fluttery lashes so that your eyes can be enhanced.

monolids

Close-set eyes

Measure the distance between your eyes, and you will know if you have close-set eyes. If that measurement is smaller than the width of one of your eyes, then you have close-set eyes. It’s better to choose falsies that add a little volume and depth to the outer corner because this makes your eyes look apart.

Stay away from lashes that are especially long in the middle for they make your eyes look smaller.

Wide-set eyes

Measure the distance between your eyes, and you will know if you have close-set eyes. If that measurement is bigger than the width of one of your eyes, then you have wide-set eyes. False lashes with longer hairs in the middle are best for you. This will make your eyes look closer.

wide set eyes

Deep-set eyes

Deep-set eyes look large and set deeper into the socket, making your eyebrow bone more prominent. To show off your large eyes, looking for curly lashes which are longer in the middle is more appropriate.

deep set eyes

Upturned eyes

If the outer corner of your eye is higher than the inner corner, you have upturned eyes. False lashes with longer and voluminous hairs at the outer corners can boost the beauty of your eyes.

upturned eyes

Downturned eyes

If the outer corner of your eye is lower than the inner corner, you have downturned eyes. Winged lashes, lashes that are longer in the middle, or individual lashes are all suitable to make a lifting effect.

downturned eyes

Protruding eyes

Protruding eyes mean that they look prominent. Feathery lashes or curly lashes are good methods to complement this eye type. Don’t choose too long lashes for they will emphasize the definition of your eyes.

protruding eyes

Hooded eyes

If have an extra layer of skin that droops over the crease, that means you have hooded eyes. Hooded eyes usually look small, which makes you look listless.

Fluttery lashes which are longer in the middle will make your eyes open. Avoid choosing heavy and long lashes because they will make your eyes smaller.

hooded eyes