You've got an interview in three days. You want lashes that say 'I care about my look' not 'I'm going to a rave.' Let me tell you about the time I wore way-too-long spikes to an editorial meeting and couldn't make eye contact. No more. Here's exactly how to choose spiky lashes that nail the balance.

WHY SPIKY LASHES FOR AN INTERVIEW? (PSYCHOLOGY)

Spiky lashes - the ones with separated points - read as confident and sharp. But an interview needs restraint. You want the idea of spike, not a full cactus.

THE 3 RULES OF INTERVIEW-SAFE SPIKY LASHES

• Keep the longest spike at 11mm max.
• Shorten the inner spikes to around 6-8mm.
• Avoid shiny, black patent finish. Choose matte or brown/black mix.

To test, hold the lash against your eye. If you have to lift your eyebrows to fit the lash, it's too long. If you can see it from a 3 ft mirror, it's too much.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SPIKY LASHES (AND WHY CHEAP ONES FAIL)

Need thin band, clean spike separation, lightweight. Cheaper lashes often have spikes fused together, so they look like a solid brick. Choose a lash with visible gaps between spikes.

SPIKY COLLECTION

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