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Read our privacy notice . False lashes have had a bad rap in the last few years. Rewind back to the early Noughties and makeup enthusiasts wouldn’t be caught dead outside the house without their full set.
The desire for long voluminous lashes dates back over a hundred years and while mascara has got more technologically advanced with more nourishing ingredients and longer-lasting formulas, they still can't compare to the immediate transformation that a set of false lashes can provide. Whether lashes were once a staple in your makeup bag and you’re out of practice or you’re diving into the world of falsies for the first time, there is one universally agreed fact: they are not easy to apply. While the experts on GRWM tutorials make it look seamless, we want to let the not-so-skilled among us into a little secret.
Brands from Kiss to Eylure have expanded their offering to create foolproof falsies. You can now shop magnetic lashes where a swipe of eyeliner encourages them to stay affixed all day or pre-glued varieties because, let’s face it, the sticky adhesive is to blame for their tricky application. Instead of glue ending up just about everywhere except where it's needed, take a faff-free approach by opti.