How to Apply Magnetic Lashes

When it comes to eyelashes, the bigger the better, right? There’s just something about having long, voluminous lashes that instantly transforms any eye makeup look. And while wearing false lashes can certainly give you the drama you crave, they can be tricky to get the hang of. Enter the latest makeup trend: magnetic lashes. They’re basically the answer to all our makeup prayers. Keep reading to find out how to apply magnetic lashes, as well as how to incorporate them into your next makeup look.

HOW TO APPLY MAGNETIC LASHES

Magnetic lashes involve two strips of fake lashes, one for above your real lashes and one for below. The two strips connect via a magnet in order to stay in place. Pretty simple, right? While it may seem like applying magnetic lashes is as easy as 1-2-3, there’s a little more to it. To give magnetic lashes a try, follow our step-by-step tutorial for how to apply magnetic lashes.

STEP #1: CHOOSE THE RIGHT MAGNETIC LASHES

Before you get to learning how to apply magnetic lashes, it’s important to start off with the right type of magnetic lash! Magnetic lashes come in different styles depending on the look you’re going for—just like false lashes. You’ll find that they come in different intensities based on how dramatic you want your lashes to appear. There are plenty of options to choose from, and magnetic lashes make it easy to try more than one!

STEP #2: GRAB YOUR MASCARA

Just because you’re wearing magnetic lashes doesn’t mean you should ditch your mascara. The same way you can wear mascara with falsies, a coat of mascara will help your natural lashes blend with your magnetic ones.

Editor's note: Speaking of falsies, you’ll also find a lot of hacks for applying false lashes can be applied to magnetic lashes, so if you have experience in that area, you’re already ahead of the game!

STEP #3: TRIM YOUR LASHES

Trimming your lashes—not your real ones—is a key step when learning how to apply magnetic lashes. The magnetic lashes likely won’t be the exact shape and length of your actual lashes, so you want to trim them for a perfect fit. You can also cut them into smaller sections, such as halves or thirds, to make them more manageable and easier to apply.

STEP #4: APPLY YOUR LASHES

Now it’s time for the most important step—actually applying your magnetic lashes. You can choose to apply them with tweezers or simply use your fingers; whatever you feel more comfortable with. First, place the top lash strip on top of your actual lashes, making sure to align the lashes with either edge of your lash line. Then, gently place the bottom lash strip below your lashes and watch the magic happen! The magnets will connect and you’ll have an instant set of falsies. If you didn’t align the strips as well as you thought, simply remove them and try again! Practice makes perfect and luckily there isn’t any glue residue to deal with when it comes to fixing magnetic lash mistakes.

STEP #5: COAT YOUR BOTTOM LASHES

Of course, you don’t want to leave all the drama up top! Balance out your dramatic lash look by applying mascara to your bottom lashes. We personally love the L’Oréal Paris Unlimited Lash Lifting and Lengthening Washable Mascara for its lifting and lengthening abilities.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR MAGNETIC LASH MAKEUP LOOK

Bold lashes are beautiful but they don’t make for a complete look. You’ll need to complement your magnetic lashes with a little more makeup. Since magnetic lashes are nothing short of dramatic, you’ll want to wear eye makeup that matches the bold statement of your lashes. We love pairing them with a classic black smoky eye! Here’s how to create your eye makeup look—which should be done before applying your lashes.

STEP #1: APPLY A PRIMER

Start by applying an eye shadow primer to ensure your makeup lasts all day and night. This will also allow your eye shadow colors to appear their true, vibrant color.

STEP #2: GRAB YOUR EYE SHADOW

You can create a black smoky eye with the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Quads Eye Shadow in Cookies & Cream. First, apply the light gray eye shadow to your lid. Then, use the dark gray eye shadow to define your crease. Deepen your crease by applying the black shade to the outer V of your lid. Brighten your eyes by applying the white eye shadow to your inner corner. Use a fluffy shadow brush to blend out any harsh lines, then it’s on to the next step.

STEP #3: LINE YOUR EYES

Round out your eye makeup look by creating your sharpest winged eyeliner look with the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Liquid Eyeliner in Black. Then, line your waterline and lower lash line with the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Black.

Want to learn how to rock dramatic makeup—beyond magnetic lashes—like a pro? Head over to our article, How to Pull Off Dramatic Eye Makeup, for tips and tricks to keep in mind when wearing a bold eye makeup look.