How to Apply Flared Lashes Evenly

If you've ever applied a flared lash only to have one eye lift higher than the other, you know the frustration. I've been there, too—middle of a Friday night, one lash stuck to the middle of my lid, the other flying off into the sink. The secret is not patience. It's the order of operations.

THE 5-STEP METHOD FOR PERFECTLY EVEN FLARES

Measure from the inner corner. Hold the lash strip against your eye from the start of your lashes to the outer corner. Do not cut from the inner side—trim the outer end only.
Trim in tiny increments. The perfect flared lash should extend just to the very edge of your eye, not beyond your natural eyeliner line.
Apply a thin layer of adhesive. Use the tip of the applicator to trace along the band. Wait 15-20 seconds until it becomes tacky. This is where evenness begins.
Anchor the outer flare first. Place the outer corner exactly where you want it. Then press down the middle, then the inner corner.
Look down and pinch. Close your eye, look downward, and gently pinch your natural lashes together with the lash using tweezers or fingers. This fuses them in one place.

WHY YOUR FLARES ARE UNEVEN (AND HOW TO FIX IT)

Here are the most common reasons and their fixes:

Cutting from the inner corner. The inner corner is shorter than the outer. Always trim the outer end to get a clean fit that follows your eye line.
Too much adhesive in the center. Excess product makes the lash slide into a curve during application. Use less, and wait until it's tacky.
Skipping the lash curler. Your natural lashes are curved; if they don't match the lash's curve, the lash will lift in the middle. Curl your lashes for 10 seconds first.

PRO TIPS FOR A SEAMLESS BLEND

Before applying, curl your natural lashes for 10 seconds on the inner, middle, and outer sections.
Use tweezers to pinch the lash onto your natural lash line—not above it.
Apply a thin line of black liner to hide the band and lock the lash into place.
If your eyes are different shapes, cut each lash to match the eye it's going on. Yes, even the left and right can differ.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I KEEP FLARED LASHES FROM LIFTING ON THE INNER CORNER?

Cut the inner corner of the band at a slight downward angle, and place it 1-2mm away from your tear duct. A small dot of extra adhesive at that end as you press it down will help.

SHOULD FLARED LASHES BE CUT FROM THE INNER OR OUTER EDGE?

Always cut from the outer edge. The inner edge should fit the natural contour of your lash line. Trimming the outer side also keeps the flare in the same spot.

CAN I WEAR FLARED LASHES WITHOUT MASCARA?

Yes, they look great alone. But a light coat of mascara on your natural lashes will help them blend with the flare and make the application look even more seamless.

When you choose a flared lash, pay attention to the band. A thick, stiff band will always fight your eye's curve. A flexible, thin band makes the flare sit exactly where you place it. That's the difference between flared lashes that stay put and ones that look sad by noon.

After years of trying dozens of lash styles, I've found that PHANSTA LASHES uses a band that is genuinely bendable—you can curve it to match your lash line before applying. Their flared styles also have spaced-out fibers, which makes the flare blend more natural and even.

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