False Eyelashes: Benefits, How to Use & 6 Best Products

Long, thick lashes draw attention to the face and make a look more glamorous, but it's not as simple as popping off to the nearest store and grabbing any pair. After you’ve learned how to apply false eyelashes, you should know how to pick a set that will complement your makeup and the occasion.

Fake lashes come in different lengths and fullness. Some pairs are more natural-looking, others are bold, thick and dramatic. With all these different choices at varying price points, how do you know which falsies are right for you?

Read on to learn more about false eyelashes – how they’re different from mascara and extensions, which pairs are best for your everyday look, and which ones are going to help you stand out at a party. We have six great picks for every occasion and every budget, so keep scrolling and we may just help you choose your new makeup kit staple!

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A: Depending on the brand, false eyelashes can be made from animal or synthetic hair. Mink and horse hair are frequently used for making falsies. Read the label first to be absolutely sure! Synthetic pairs can typically be washed again to be reused around five to six times, while mink pairs are reusable for as many as twenty times.

No matter how many times you reuse your falsies, always be sure to wash them thoroughly to prevent eye infection.

A: Both falsies and extensions can give you voluminous lashes. False eyelashes are lashes that you can apply at home – they’re usually sold with their own glue for applying. Some kits also come with an applicator, but they’re also easily applied in just a few minutes using tweezers.

Eyelash extensions need to be applied by a professional in a salon. While falsies come in strips that you can trim, extensions are individual lashes that are applied directly to your existing lashes. Applying them can take a couple of hours.

While the worst you can get with cheap falsies is a bad look, but getting cheap extensions can be dangerous. You can damage your eyes or burn the surrounding skin. If you’re thinking of booking an appointment, make sure you go to a reputable salon.

A: While mascara and lash extensions are great at lengthening lashes, popping on a pair of fake eyelashes will complete your look with less stress. Getting extensions means visiting the salon every few months or so to get a replacement. Using mascara means you still have to curl your lashes, then build up multiple layers and carefully separate your lashes to avoid a spidery look.

When you properly attach a luxe set of falsies, they’ll stay on all day – no running black streaks and smudges, and no gaps from fallen extensions! Falsies can also be used multiple times if you take good care of them!

The Eylure Luxe range went viral after actress Emily DeMelo posted a picture of herself wearing them, and we can see why! These mink lashes are easy to rewash and stick on with a small amount of eyelash glue. The Baroque ones focus on a more natural volume but incredible length, so they’re absolutely perfect for a doe-eyed look.

Get them here for $AUD17.99

Kim and Khloe Kardashian's falsies of choice are amazing at making short lashes appear fuller and naturally longer. This pair from Tatti Lashes has the individual lashes carefully spaced out on the band, adding lushness and volume without looking too exaggerated. This makes them a top choice among brides, as they draw attention to the eyes without being too showy.

Buy them here for £GBP7.70 (or $AUD14.11).

Lightweight yet lush, these false eyelashes flick and turn up slightly at the corner for a feline look. The Ardell lashes come with their own special glue, which is praised constantly. The lightweight band also makes them comfortable to wear for hours, and they’re affordable to boot!

Buy them here for $AUD10.99

The Samantha lashes from this beauty guru brand have earned praise from magazine editors for their versatility. Their medium volume means they’re perfect even for daytime wear with barely any eyeshadow. But because of their length and fluttery silkiness, they’re also great for nighttime glam with a smokey eye.

Buy them at Sephora for $AUD32.

This handmade set is so versatile because of the different lengths and thickness of the individual lashes. You use them to simply fill in areas where your natural lashes are sparse, for subtly added fullness. You can also apply them throughout your whole lash line for full-on volume.

Buy them on MAC's official site for $AUD22.

If you’re going for a dramatic effect, Urban Decay's Urban Lash line carries the show-stopping Vape, which has extra-long lashes that are perfect for special occasions. Urban Decay's eyelash glue is said to be one of the best you can get, and the band is thick enough to stay in place all night.

They’re a bit too flamboyant for your daily beauty routine, but if you wear them to a party, you’ll definitely turn heads!

Buy them on Urban Decay's official site for $USD15 (or $AUD21.83).

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