Throughout history, humans have gone to great lengths in the pursuit of long, luxurious eyelashes.
To emulate Twiggy’s look, fans bought 20 million pairs of falsies in the 1960s.
Everywhere you look, there’s a ton of false eyelashes in a variety of materials.
So how to choose?
Read on for the ins and outs of different eyelash options.
On the con side, this pop in of fake lash is not as long-lasting as synthetic varieties.
Surprisingly, human hair false eyelashes may not look as convincing as other options.
Speaking toThe New York Times, makeup artist Nam Vo recommendedBvcklash Beauty, a line of cruelty-free mink eyelashes.
These lashes come in multiple styles, ranging from subtle to dramatic looks.
They are intended to be worn 30 times, making their cost about $1 per wear.
Besides being difficult to curl, bona fide mink lashes can be controversial.
According toPETA Australia, these eyelashes are not cruelty-free.
Instead, this organization recommends consumers seek out fur-free options.
In response to Peta’s efforts, in 2020 beauty retailerSephora pledged to stop selling mink falsies.
In addition, silk lashes offer lots of variety, both in colors and sheen of the lashes.
According toLivBay Lash, synthetics are made of plastic and can be crafted for a multitude of style preferences.
Besides mimicking silk, some synthetic falsies are designed to have a faux mink look.
The outlet also recommended Loveseen Troi lashes, which are made of synthetic nylon.
For an animal-free and plastic-free option,The New York Timessuggests Velour’s hemp-based false lashes.
To achieve this look, reach for the scissors.
Measure and cut the lashes to fit your eye.
you could also take this idea further by cutting each strip into multiple pieces.
She also recommends looking down into a mirror when attaching the strip for an easier, more ergonomic utility.
