Glue-free false lashes: other alternatives

Glue-free false lashes: other alternatives

Coralie Techer

To make your eyes look bigger in the blink of an eye, nothing beats false lashes... and the good news is, there are now alternatives that let you apply false lashes without glue!

Long, full lashes are the stuff of many a dream. There are now more or less long-lasting solutions (lash extensions, lash lifts, lash tinting, etc.), but false lashes are still going strong. Long relegated to the ranks of cheap beauty accessories, false lashes are back in the spotlight and keep on innovating. After all, the old-fashioned method—with glue that’s a nightmare to apply and not always great for your eyes—could put many people off.

And yes, although the glamorous effect they give your eyes makes you really want to try them, false lashes often come with lash glue that puts even the most daring people off. Why? First, there’s the fear of poor quality. Let’s remember that false lashes are applied to the most sensitive part of the face (if not the human body), and poor-quality glue or a botched application can lead to... disaster! Then there’s the skill involved... Some people can try dozens of times, but applying glue-on false lashes still ends in failure. Finally, there’s the lack of time. Wanting a star-worthy gaze doesn’t necessarily mean you can spend ten years on it (or, at worst, an hour...), and beauty addicts like things to be quick and the results reliable.

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Do false lashes always have to be applied with glue?

The good news is that the answer to this question is... No! Over the past few years, brands have realized that glue can be a dealbreaker for many potential customers. So they’ve developed different ranges of false lashes that don’t require glue.

Water-activated false lashes

This is revolutionary. One brand has managed to come up with false lashes that you apply with water. Ardell’s Aqua Lashes are a true innovation! How do they work? Simply run the lash strip under water. The adhesive system activates, allowing the strip to stick easily along the natural lash line. The real plus? They’re so easy to apply, you save time and don’t put any chemicals in contact with your eyes. There’s no doubt this technique will gain more and more fans!

Magnetic false lashes

They were the first little revolution in the world of false lashes. Invented well before water-activated lashes, magnetic false lashes are still all the rage. They’re a great alternative for anyone who likes to enhance their eyes from time to time. How do you apply magnetic false lashes? Nothing could be easier: each lash strip comes with small magnets that hold the strip in place along your natural lash line. Apply them using tweezers (sometimes included in the kit).

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Magnetized false lashes

They work much like their cousins, magnetic false lashes. Magnetized false lashes attach along your natural lash line with a special eyeliner—child’s play! The liner creates a magnetic line at the base of your natural lashes, allowing the false lash strip to stick easily in place. The magnetic liner blends seamlessly with your lash color, depending on the style you choose.

Of course, each of these categories includes several lash styles, from classic lashes to XXL volume lashes, such as Russian volume lashes! Remember that false lashes come in a standard size. If your eyes are on the smaller or larger side, be sure to try the lash strip on first. If the strip extends a little too far, feel free to trim the synthetic hairs at the inner corner so they’re completely comfortable. 

The alternative: a growth-boosting serum for gorgeous, natural lashes!

Glamorous looks, doe eyes and an intense gaze: thanks to these different techniques that are easy and accessible, beautiful eyes are within everyone’s reach... But there may still be a few people who are put off by routines that feel a little too technical, and that’s exactly who the lash growth-boosting serum is for! Just like the hair growth serum and the brow serum, lash serum comes in one-, three- or six-month courses, which can be enough to give you the much-desired false-lash effect... completely naturally.

 

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