How do you apply individual Lashes – A step by step guide

Recently I recorded a an IGTV on How to apply individual lashes. I always found individual lashes scary because I wasn’t very good at applying them to the top side of my lashes with one eye closed. However, I found a easy way to apply them to the underside, so easy in fact, you could do it on the daily if you wanted too!

You will need:

An eyelash curler
A mascara
Tweezers
Eyelash adhesive
Individual eyelashes

Step One: Prepare your lashes

Curl your eyelashes using your eyelash curler. I curled mine right at the base and then a little further down the lash also so they don’t sit directly up. Then apply a couple of coats of your favourite mascara. It doesn’t really matter what you use but waterproof mascara will hold the curl better.

Step Two: Prepare your adhesive and individuals

For the video I used the Modelrock Dark Adhesive and loved it! You can use whatever adhesive you are comfortable using however I do suggest using a dark one when applying individuals. I place a small dollop of adhesive on the box of the lashes for ease of application. Then start removing your lashes from the package adhesive so they are ready to go. Just lay them back in the box but not attached so you can pick them up more easily. I’m using the Hava Beauty Co. lashes as they are my favourite. They are lovely and fluffy, have a great base for attachment and their packaging is all recyclable.

Step Three: Apply the lashes

Pick up the lash using your tweezers at the very end of the hairs and turn it upside down. Normally you would apply the adhesive to the underside of the lash so the curl is facing upwards but I want you to put the glue on the top of the lash base so that the lash is curling down. You only need a very small amount on the very base of the lash. Once you’ve put the glue on the lash, look straight into the mirror and very carefully, (tweezers near eyes remember) starting from the outer corner, touch the base of the lash as close to the base of your lash line on the underside of your lashes. Be sure that it sticks and then before pulling away, release the tweezers…. That’s it!

Step Four: Build for volume and definition

Keep applying lashes in the same way along the length of your eye. I use 10mm lashes with some 12mm on the outer corner of my eye to give me that elongated look but I suggest you experiment with which sizes you like and to see how thick you like them built up. Individual lashes are great for a very low key natural look but can also be built up for drama and fluffiness.

If you are right handed you may find the left eye a little tricky and vice versa. Just try to rest on the mirror or steady your hand when reaching over to the opposite side but honestly, once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to get those lashes on really quickly.

If you’d like further tips on how to apply individual lashes or would like to see exactly how it’s done you can view my IGTV HERE. If you have any questions or would like any other tips on makeup application then be sure to visit my website or get in touch HERE.

Tara Clark3 July 2021