The Best False Eyelashes To Suit Every Eye Shape

Wearing false eyelashes is the fastest way to achieve longer, fuller lashes, but just as the right haircut can help enhance your face, finding the right lash style will bring out the best of your eye shape. Below, two pro make-up artists share their top tips for finding the best the false eyelashes for your eye shape and how to apply them like an expert.

How To Apply False Eyelashes

'Mastering the art of false lash application takes a lot of practice and patience but the results are instantly unmissable,' says make-up artist, Cher Webb. 'Before any lash application I always curl the natural eyelashes as this makes a huge difference to the overall effect and makes everything look a lot more real and authentic. Most false lashes have a curl in them so ensure your own lashes have a similar bend so there's no gaps and they don't sit apart. I then always go in with mascara to define the roots of the lashes and make sure they are super jet black.'

Your Step By Step Guide To Applying False Eyelashes

1.'When applying lashes yourself, hold the lash with your fingertips or tweezers and place a mirror under your chin so you are looking down rather than looking straight on.'

Cher's Top Tip: 'Avoid closing your eye during application as your eyelid can crinkle as you try to apply the lash and you want your lids to be as wide as possible for a smooth application.'

2. 'Applying the eyelash glue is an art in itself. Make sure it's applied neatly and directly onto the root or spine of the lash to prevent the lashes from getting covered and you only need a very small amount. Let the glue dry a little so it's slightly tacky as this will help the falsie and natural lash adhere together perfectly and not move or slide around. This will also prevent ruining your eye make-up.'

Make-up artist Joy Adenuga also has this excellent advice: 'One of the most common mistakes is sizing. Make sure you measure the width of the false lashes against your natural lash line and trimming off the excess length before application,' says Adenuga. According to her, beginners might also find a half or corner lash easier to apply than a full strip lash.

How To Find The Right False Eyelashes For Your Eye Shape

Understanding your eye shape will help you work out the best make-up to suit your face, but how do we determine the shape of our eyes? Get a mirror to look at the overall eye and assess its profile.

1.Can you see the whole iris (the coloured bit around the pupil) or is part of it obscured by the lid?

2. Consider if your eyes slant upwards at the sides and how much space rests between them in the middle.

3. Finally, look at the crease of your eyelid and observe if it's visible with the eyelids open.

Once you've determined your eye shape (we've got a full breakdown below), it's simply a matter of figuring out the look you're after, whether its a natural 'coquette' finish or a high drama, full-volume situation.

Read on to find the best false eyelashes for your eye shape