If your false lashes poke the corners of your eyes or lift at the ends, they're too long. Trimming them is simple—but doing it right takes two measurements and one careful cut.

WHY TRIMMING CHANGES EVERYTHING

Ill-fitting lashes are the number one reason people say they hate falsies. They feel heavy, look crooked, and can make your eyes water. But here's the secret: a 30-second trim fixes all of that. Once your lashes match your eye width, they hug your lash line like they were made for you.

HOW TO MEASURE AND TRIM: A SIMPLE METHOD

1. Measure against your eye. Place the lash on top of your eyelid, lining up the inner edge with your inner corner.
2. Find the excess. The lash should end right at your outer corner. If it goes past, mark the spot with a tiny dot of eyeliner.
3. Cut from the outer edge. Always trim from the outside, not the inner corner. This keeps the natural gradient of the lash.
4. Cut in small pieces. Trim 1-2 millimeters at a time, then hold it up again. It's easier to cut more than to fix a too-short lash.

COMMON TRIMMING MISTAKES

• Cutting from the inner corner. This changes the lash shape and makes it look unnatural.
• Cutting too much at once. You can't glue back a lash you've cut off.
• Using blunt scissors. They crush the fibers and make the lash look jagged.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN LASHES THAT FIT WITHOUT FIGHTING

Some lashes are easier to fit than others. When you're shopping, look for:

• A visible lash band that's easy to measure and cut.
• A natural taper at the ends, so even if you trim a little, it still looks seamless.
• A flexible band that bends to your eye shape, so you don't need to trim as often.

COMPARISON: LASH BAND LENGTHS

Eye Shape	Average Band Length	Trim Needed
Almond	36-38mm	Usually none
Round	34-36mm	2-4mm
Hooded	32-35mm	3-5mm
Monolid	30-33mm	5-7mm

SHOULD I TRIM FALSE LASHES FROM THE INNER OR OUTER CORNER?

Always trim from the outer corner. That keeps the shorter inner section intact, so the lash looks natural.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I TRIM OFF FALSE LASHES?

Start with 1-2 millimeters. Hold the lash up to your eye and check. You can always cut more, but you can't add back.

CAN I TRIM FALSE LASHES WITH REGULAR SCISSORS?

You can, but small precision scissors work better. They give you more control and won't crush the lash fibers.

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