If you wear glasses, you know the struggle: you finally find a gorgeous pair of lashes, pop them on, and then... they brush against your lenses every time you blink. It's distracting, annoying, and can leave your mascara all smeared. But it doesn't have to be that way. The secret is matching the lash shape to your frames.

WHY SOME LASHES HIT YOUR GLASSES

There's a small space between your eyelid and the lens. If your frames sit close to your eyes, any lash longer than that space will touch. Rounder frames tend to have more room, while flat, rectangular frames create less clearance. You also move your head throughout the day; a slight chin tilt can push your lashes against the glass.

THE BEST LASH STYLES FOR EACH GLASSES TYPE

• Round frames: Go for a soft, wispy style that's even across the lash line. Keep the length around 8-10mm for the center.
• Square frames: Choose a shorter outer corner and a slightly longer center to balance the corners.
• Cat-eye frames: Use an open-eye lash that peaks near the middle, then shortens toward the outer corner.
• Rimless frames: You can go a little longer (up to 12mm) since the lens is narrow and your lashes have more room.

HOW TO ADJUST YOUR APPLICATION FOR GLASSES

• Trim the lash band by 2-3mm from the outer edge. This stops the outer corner from flicking up into the lens.
• Curl your natural lashes first. An upward curl creates more vertical space than a straight lash.
• Press the false lash closer to your lash line than you normally would. The tighter the band, the less likely it is to hit the glass.
• Use a lighter lash adhesive that dries clear. You can reposition the lash before it sets.

QUICK LASH-GLASSES COMPARISON

HOW TO SHOP FOR GLASSES-FRIENDLY LASHES

Look for a band that has a slight flexibility to it, not a thick plastic feel. Featherlight fibers make a difference too because they don't weigh your lid down. You want a lash that you can forget about, even with a pair of glasses sitting on your nose.

Will false lashes always hit glasses?

No. If you choose a style with a shorter outer corner and curl your own lashes, you can wear false lashes with glasses comfortably.

Are round or square frames better for lashes?

Round frames offer more clearance under the top of the frame, while square frames sit closer to the lashes. If you have square frames, keep lashes shorter and concentrate length in the middle.

Can I wear volume lashes with glasses?

Volume lashes are fine as long as they don't extend past your lash line. Choose a wispy volume instead of a full-fan look.