Thinking of trying false eyelashes - any recommendations?

BlondeHeadOn

My eyelashes are getting a bit sparse (and have never been long and lustrous) so I was thinking of trying out some false ones for a couple of upcoming special occasions. Trouble is, I have no idea where to start, and I don't want to spend a fortune buying ones to try out if they are no good.

I want some fairly natural-looking but nice ones, as I don't want to end up looking like Lady Gaga..... Or like Miss Piggy, which is probably more of a risk!

Any recommendations?

CBH88

False eyelashes are fantastic! I am a big fan. You don't need to go expensive with lashes, but make sure you get decent glue. The best brand I have found is Eylure, you can get them from Boots and Superdrug, they aren't too expensive and the glue that comes with them is excellent. Big range as well, you will find some that suit you.

adelight

Will they be for everyday use or special occasions? I like eylure girls aloud lashes for special occasions as they make your lashes look really good without looking fake, though depends on which pair you use.
If it's for everyday use I would look for a good salon that does eyelash extensions. You can get some brilliant ones now that last for a month easily and are very natural and kind on your skin/current lashes.
Also, have you tried using a dark eyeshadow to line just about your upper lash line? It makes your lashes look more full and is a technique a lot of people with alopechia use.

BlondeHeadOn

adelight wrote: »

Will they be for everyday use or special occasions? I like eylure girls aloud lashes for special occasions as they make your lashes look really good without looking fake, though depends on which pair you use.
If it's for everyday use I would look for a good salon that does eyelash extensions. You can get some brilliant ones now that last for a month easily and are very natural and kind on your skin/current lashes.
Also, have you tried using a dark eyeshadow to line just about your upper lash line? It makes your lashes look more full and is a technique a lot of people with alopechia use.

I hadn't even thought about eyelash extensions - what a great idea! The eyeshadow idea is a useful one too.

I knew it was a good idea to post on here - thank you!

BlondeHeadOn

CBH88 wrote: »

False eyelashes are fantastic! I am a big fan. You don't need to go expensive with lashes, but make sure you get decent glue. The best brand I have found is Eylure, you can get them from Boots and Superdrug, they aren't too expensive and the glue that comes with them is excellent. Big range as well, you will find some that suit you.

Brilliant, thank you!

:T

CBH88

No problem You will soon be a false eyelash addict, just to warn you- I had never used them until a few years ago and now I won't go on a night out without them!

**Juice**

I loved having lash extensions, the maintenance is quite time consuming and expensive though, and I find that a maintenance set of lashes never looks or lasts as well as a fresh set.

In terms of falsies, I used Ardell or MAC (have to buy separate glue with MAC) - Mister Mascara and Eyelure are good too. You could always buy some cheap sets from Ebay to practice with and get an idea of what styles you like?

pookiewn

I really like Eylure individual lashes, you can put as many or as little as you like on and come in three different lengths. They look really natural and as there are so many in a pack they last for ages
I do the oil cleansing method and have found that my eyelashes are looking a lot healthier and slightly fuller since

glowgirl_2

I could go on and on about false lashes so I'll try to stick to the basics but I'll answer questions if you need me too, as already said, be warned they are addictive, I never go out without them now, its been like that for about 3 years;)

1. The brand doesn't really matter, I love ones from the 99p shop and I recently bought 20 pairs for £10 online, you don't need to spend a lot.

2. Ditch the glue they come with and buy Revlon glue (it goes on white and dries clear) from Boots etc, should last at least 6 months with daily use, costs about £5.99.

3.. Customise the lashes to fit your eyes, I am using half ones atm so one lash = one set one cut in half, bend them backwards around a pencil when you first get them to break the spine then they will be easier to fit to your own shape.

4. Practice makes perfect, if you struggle at first keep trying it will click and wear mascara underneath so they have something to grip on to.

5. Remove carefully and gently pull off any excess glue, I get about 3/4 weeks out of a set with everyday use.

I liked the individual ones from Eyelure when I started and I used to leave them on overnight, until they dropped off really but beware water (from the shower etc) makes them drop off and heat (hairdryer?) bends them out of shape. I prefer strip lashes now for a more dramatic effect (I wear different lengths for different occasions) and because they are more sturdy. I would never pay big bucks to a salon to have them done, my friend did and they no looked better than mine and dropped out after a few days - good luck:)

TimBear

Oh I really struggle buying lashes!

I want some that are quite full and fairly long but not crazy long. The packaging is so unhelpful too because you just can't tell what they're going to look like from them sitting in a plastic tray. I always think it'd be helpful to see a picture of an eye with the lashes on so you get an idea.

Anyone have any recommendations for some thick, fairly long lashes? I like the ones that sort of fan out at the outer edges. For evening wear.

Gillyx

OP - The eyelure individuals are great for a natural look, I would use them with black glue you can buy from Sallys/Salon Services, they wouldn't come off in the shower with me, if I took my time doing a set they would last about 2/3 weeks, with me maybe having to stick on a few extra. The glue that comes with them is rubbish though, and it really put me off at the start, but with the black glue they are great.

Timbear As others have said the Eyelure Strip lashes, there are some that aren't bushy or OTT but they flick out at the edges. You can get them from Boots, Tesco, Superdrug etc