How to Snack and Kiss with False Lashes

I once ate a pull-apart taco in the front seat of a car while wearing my favorite lashes. Halfway through, I laughed, a bit of salsa hit my cheek, and I was sure the lash was done. It wasn't. The lash survived the taco, the laugh, and the cleanup. Sitting there, I realized most 'eating and kissing with lashes' anxiety is just technique. Let me fix it for you.

HOW TO EAT WITH FALSE LASHES (WITHOUT THE SQUIRREL LOOK)

Take smaller bites. It sounds obvious, but the people who 'can't eat' in lashes are usually trying to bite a big sandwich with their mouth opened too wide. When you open wide, your upper lid stretches, and the lash band lifts.

• Cut your food into smaller pieces first.
• Put food in your mouth without pulling your lips into a fish face.
• Don't bite directly into tall sandwiches; cut them.

HOW TO KISS WITH FALSE LASHES (AND NOT BUMP NOSES)

Kissing with lashes is mostly about angle. Your lashes won't poke anyone if you tilt your head to the right slightly. That little tilt moves the lash feathers out of the collision zone.

• Tilt your head to the right or left before you lean in.
• Close your eyes slowly so your partner doesn't end up with lash marks on the nose.
• Keep your lips relaxed.

You also want lashes that have a soft flexible band. That way, even if noses bump, your lash doesn't migrate anywhere.

THE ONE MOVEMENT THAT TAKES PRACTICE

Smiling while drinking a glass of anything. The trick is to feel the rim of the glass against your lower lip, not your upper. Most lash accidents happen when you tip the glass too high and the edge hits your lash line. Use a straw for your first drink until it becomes muscle memory.

Once you know how to eat, kiss, and drink without thinking about your lashes — you'll finally understand why people say lashes change your whole face.

For all of this to work, you need a lash that feels like it belongs on your eye. That means a thin, flexible band and lightweight fibers.

FAQ

Will eating hot soup fog my lashes?

It can if you're hovering directly over the bowl. Sit up, bring the spoon to your mouth, and blow on the soup before you lift the spoon. Steam rises straight up, so keep your face out of the cloud.

Can I kiss without messing up my lashes?

Yes. The angle is everything. Tilt your head a few degrees to the side, close your eyes, and keep the kiss gentle. No lash should turn into a mustache.

What's the best lash style for a date night?

A wispy or open-eye lash is perfect. It gives you definition without looking heavy, and it doesn't cover your iris. That means your natural flirting still reads.

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