Do your lashes disappear every time you open your eyes? Hooded eyes have a skin fold that covers the natural lash line. The result: no matter how much mascara you use, your lashes are hidden. Here's the exact way to apply lashes so they finally show up.

WHY HOODED EYES 'EAT' LASHES

The extra skin fold sits above your lash line and presses down. This makes any lash that's too straight get buried. You need a lash with a visible curl that goes up and out, not out and down.

THE STEP-BY-STEP HOODED-EYE LASH TRICK

1. Prep your eye with a thin layer of pressed powder under the lash line. This stops the lash band from slipping.
2. Measure the lash against your eye. Trim from the outer corner if it's too long. Do this before you apply any adhesive.
3. Wait for the lash adhesive to get tacky for about 30 seconds. A tacky band grabs better.
4. Look down into a mirror. Place the lash as close to the natural lash line as possible. Gently wiggle it down.
5. Press from the center to the inner corner, then from center to outer corner. Do not press directly down; press slightly up and outward.
6. Once the lash is on, take a clean spoolie and brush your real lashes upward into the false lash. This fuses them.

COMMON HOODED-EYE LASH MISTAKES

• Placing the lash too high on the lid. That creates a weird floating crease.
• Skipping the curl. A straight lash won't survive the fold.
• Not trimming. A too-long lash pushes on the inner corner and pops off.

HOODED-EYE LASH QUESTIONS

SHOULD I USE A CURLING MACHINE BEFORE?

Yes, but gently. Curl your real lashes first, then apply the false lash. This gives you a little more lift and makes the blend easier.

WHAT LENGTH SHOULD I AVOID?

Avoid super long spikes. They'll hit the fold and bend forward. Choose an average length with a strong curl.

HOW DO I STOP THE INNER CORNER FROM LIFTING?

Apply a tiny extra touch of lash adhesive to just that corner, and give it five extra seconds to get tacky.

WHAT MAKES A LASH HOODED-EYE FRIENDLY?

Look for a lash with a pronounced curl and a medium length. The band must be flexible enough to follow the shape of your eye. If the band is stiff, it will bounce off the fold.

THE LASH SHAPE THAT LIFTS HOODED EYES

PHANSTA LASHES makes a lash with a curl that sits in that sweet spot. It's not too long, not too straight, and the flexible band hugs your lash line without poking. My hooded-eye clients swear by it. See the difference yourself: .

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