Applying false lashes

[astronaut]

I have such a hard time applying false lashes and hate how sometimes I take so much time trying to apply them and messing up and having to reapply many times. Has anyone tried a product like this Japonesque Lash Applicator? Had any luck with it? The description makes it sound so easy and fool proof, that I'm really tempted to purchase it. But you know how advertisments are sometimes

Forget the mess and acrobat-like contortions that used to accompany false lashes. With the Soft-Touch kit, perfect placement is one-touch easy. The Soft-Touch applicator grips your false lashes with a silky soft tip that precisely follows every contour of your eyelid. Just apply eyelash adhesive to the band and gently press. The anti-bacterial tip is gentle and soft so your eyes stay comfortable and safe. You can even use the Soft-Touch kit to remove your false lashes and store them in a matching soft, anti-bacterial stand for re-use. With results this easy, you’ll wonder why no one thought of it before. But you’ll be glad we did.

*Easily apply false lashes with one hand and no mess
*Contoured tip provides precise, gap-free placement
*Soft and anti-bacterial tip is gentle to the eyes
*Easily and gently removes lashes for later use
*Soft, anti-bacterial storage stand retains natural lash curve

Instructions - To Apply

*Using soft applicator tip, gently grasp lashes at the lash line
*Apply thin line of eyelash adhesive on lash band. Let dry a few seconds until tacky
*Close eyelid
*Gently press soft tip of applicator above natural lashes

Instructions - To Remove

*Gently grasp false lashes just above lash band
*Gently pull from inside to outside to remove lash
*Store on the matching storage stand

 

[mistella]

A few of my friends use this and it works well for them but I can't seem to get the hang of it. I guess the applicator doesn't really fit my eye or something. it also seems to block my view so I end up just using my fingers

 

[LatinaRose]

I tried one of those before and it made it even more difficult. Just practice a lot with your fingers and tweezers and you'll get the hang of it.

 

[MisaMayah]

I bought these years ago, I just couldn't do it, it didnt make it easier for me!!
I've given up on full falsies..for now anyway

 

[lipshock]

I had one of those lash applicators, not made by Japonesque though, and it honestly made applying the false lashes harder. I have better and more precise, clean results using a slanted tweezer by Tweezerman. Doesn't block eyesight and to me it's just easier.

 

[glittergoddess27]

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Originally Posted by lipshock I had one of those lash applicators, not made by Japonesque though, and it honestly made applying the false lashes harder. I have better and more precise, clean results using a slanted tweezer by Tweezerman. Doesn't block eyesight and to me it's just easier.

A woman after my own heart. Yep,.. I use tweezerman slanted too,.. Just apply the middle of the lash band above the middle of my natural lashes,.. then stick the ends and gently pat the band,.. they are good all day and all night. The plastic lash applicators dont really seem to "Fit" my eyes either.

 

[Karlalarla]

I usually dont have a problem with fake lashes, just put on the glue, wait around 10 seconds for it to become more sticky, and press it on my eye, beginning from the inner corner and working outwards, pressing for around 10 seconds afterwards to make sure it stays. A thin eyeshadow applicator helps too, to make it more accurate. I use Eyelure lashes, and haven't had a problem with them, and they look natrual, but make eyes look magic!

 

[triccc]

I had an applicator like that and I hated it.
It just takes practice practice practice to figure out what works for you.

 

[Bernadette]

Watch the video on her page for a lot of great tips http://www.myspace.com/triciasawyer.
Like everyone said, it's just time and practice. Make sure you are letting the glue get tacky enough so that the lashes will grab when you first lay them down and you can move them and adjust them without pulling them off when you move your hand away. Also, I apply just a little bit more glue on the inner and outter corners where they tend to lift off. I just make sure that area is covered on all sides.
I've had the hardest time with putting lashes on myself for so long and now it's finally starting to come easy on the first shot. It just takes time!
Another great tip that I use and I also heard by my MAC trainer is to always put your eyeliner on before you put on your lashes (or anyone elses.) There are a few reasons for this. First off, it will give you a general outline of where to place them. Secondly, it's much easier to fill in liner over the lashes than trying to place it on any glue that might have gotten on that area. The glue tends to grab more color in some areas making it look splotchy.
My favorite trick is to lay down whatever liner I'm using (I usally keep it a bit thinner when using lashes because they will thicken the look of your lash line on their own,) apply the lashes and then come in with Carbon on a 212 or 266 brush and go over the lash line, liner and glue with it using a pressing motion not a dragging motion. I think the powder eye shadow formula covers up any glue very easily and can get down in between the lashes. If you have accidentally gotten any glue anywhere on the lash, a little Carbon can be placed on it and it will hide it.
Okay, I didn't mean to write a novel about lashes but hopefully you find this useful!