There are also different lash glues you can use.
The strip lashes I use most for brides and their bridal party are Ardell Strip Lashes 110. They have lash hairs that are uneven lengths and create a natural yet flirty look. Ardell lashes are made of sterilized human hair.
How to Apply Strip Lashes
Fit the Strip
The band on the strip lash may be too long for your eye. The lash band will be slightly tacky when you remove the lash from the packaging. It will stick in place on your eye to fit the lash to your eye length.
Line up the band of the lashes on the inner part of your eye so it looks good and feels comfortable. Use your fingers to hold the outer end of the lashes to mark where the band should be shortened.
Remove the lash from your eye. Trim the band of the lash strip from its outer edge. Hold the lash to your eye again to check that the length is right.
Shadow
Apply your eye shadow.
Liner
Apply black pencil liner to your upper lash line to help
conceal the false lash band. Get the pencil in between the lashes to create a nice solid line. Tight lining is a great way to get good eye liner coverage in the lash line. Tight lining is applying eye liner from underneath the lash line instead of on top of the lash line.
Curl & Mascara
Curl your lashes, apply a coat of black mascara and let it dry. I prefer waterproof mascara because it tends to hold the lash curl better than non waterproof mascara. This creates the perfect guide to lay the strip lash on. My favorite waterproof mascara to Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara.
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Apply the Lashes
Hold the strip lash with tweezers or your fingers. Apply a thin layer of lash glue to the lash strip and let it become tacky. Wait 30 seconds to a minute. Apply the lash strip to the skin close to your upper lashes, press it gently in place, and hold it for a few seconds to set.
If the lash is not in the right place and feels uncomfortable, it will easily peel off so you can reapply it. You may need to touch up your shadow and liner before you reapply the lash.
Liner
Once your lashes are comfortably in place and dry, use an eye liner brush to apply black or dark brown powder eye shadow on top of the lash band to hide it.
How to Remove Strip Lashes
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