Should I curl my lashes before or after applying falsies?

Always curl your natural lashes before applying falsies. Curling after application can crimp and permanently damage the lash band.

How do I fix the shelf look with false lashes?

Use a heated lash curler to gently press your natural lashes up into the false lash band after the glue is fully dry and set.

The Best Lash Curlers for False Lash Users

THE BEST LASH CURLERS FOR FALSE LASH USERS

Why Your Lash Curler Is Sabotaging Your Lashes

You spent 20 minutes applying perfect falsies. You look in the mirror... and there it is. The dreaded shelf. Your real lash sticks out horizontally, your false lash curls up perfectly. A 90-degree disaster zone. The culprit is hiding in your makeup bag.

The Problem: The 90-Degree Shelf

Standard curlers are designed to bend raw, naked lashes. They are too wide. They pinch your natural lash into a sharp L-shape. When you place a curved D-shaped false lash on top, they form a shelf that catches the light and screams fake. The micro-tears caused by standard curlers also explain why your natural lashes look sparse over time.

The Solution: Tools That Work with Falsies

Get a seamless blend WITHOUT pinching, pulling, or poking your falsies off.

Option A: The Heated Wand. This gently remolds the glue band to match your natural curve. It is the most forgiving tool for blending natural and false lashes together.
Option B: The Mini Lash Curler. Specifically designed for the edges and corners, this prevents the middle of the lash from getting over-crimped into that dreaded L-shape.

The Perfect Blend Routine

Never curl AFTER applying the lash. It crimps the band and ruins the shape of the falsies.
Curl your natural lashes first. Lift them out of the way of the band.
Apply your falsies. Wait for the glue to fully set.
Use the heated curler on the LASH BAND only, pressing the natural lash into the false lash gently to seal the blend.

Master the seamless blend with our curator-approved lash tools.