Makeup · Eyes
False lashes (strip)
Doctor review pending
Strip lashes glued along the lash line for a fuller look, for a day or an event.
At a glance
- How long to wearOne day or evening at a time
- When to removeSame day, before you sleep
- After openingGlue: about 3–6 months
- Patch testYes, glue: 48 h before
Choosing it for deep skin
- Choose a latex-free, fragrance-free lash glue if you can. Dark glue blends on deep skin.
- Pick a light, flexible band. Heavy lashes pull on your own lashes.
- Trim the strip to fit your eye; it should not touch the inner corner.
- Never use nail glue or superglue on lashes.
How to apply
- Patch-test the gluePut a little glue behind your ear or inner arm 48 hours before. Do not use it if it itches or reddens.
- Wash your handsWash and dry your hands first. Germs on your fingers can cause eye infections.
- Measure and trimHold the strip to your lash line and trim from the outer end.
- Apply a thin line of glueRun a thin line along the band. Wait about 30 seconds until tacky.
- Place along the lash rootsSet it just above your own lash roots, middle first, then corners. Keep glue off the eye.
- Blend with mascaraOnce dry, add a little mascara to blend your lashes in.
How long to wear it
- Wear them for one day or evening only. Heat and sweat can loosen glue.
- Remove them before sleep. Soak the band with an oil remover, then peel slowly from the outer corner.
- Never pull them off dry; that pulls out your own lashes.
Don’t use it if
- During eyelid eczema, a stye or any eye infection.
- After eye surgery, until your eye doctor says it is fine.
- If you are allergic to latex and the glue contains rubber latex.
- If you reacted to the patch test or to lash glue before.
- On children.
Safety and the evidence
Lash adhesives can cause allergy or irritation. Check the ingredients before you use them.
Evidence D — regulator guidance · FDA — Eye cosmetic safety
Lash glue is a common cause of eyelid contact allergy.
Evidence C — patch-test case series · DermNet — Eyelid contact dermatitis
Many strip-lash glues contain rubber latex and fragrance allergens.
Evidence C — latex allergy; B/C — fragrance
Never use nail glue on lashes; leave a salon that tries to.
Evidence D — regulator guidance · California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology — eyelash safety tips
Evidence grades: A systematic reviews or several trials; B at least one trial or consistent controlled studies; C observational studies, surveys or case reports; D expert opinion.
Keep it clean
- Clean old glue off the band with oil, let it dry and store it in its case.
- Throw strips away when misshapen, or if worn during an eye infection.
- Never share lashes or glue. Keep the glue capped, out of heat.
Important
See a doctor if
- Go to an eye clinic or emergency the same day for eye pain, a change in vision or new sensitivity to light.
- If glue gets in your eye, rinse with plenty of clean water and get seen the same day.
- See a doctor for itchy, swollen or blistered eyelids after using lashes.
Emergency in Nigeria: call 112 or go to the nearest hospital.
Sources
Doctor review pending. Education only, not a diagnosis. Product types, not brands.