WHAT'S YOUR EYE SHAPE? (HOODED VS NON-HOODED)

A hooded eye has a fold of skin that partially covers the crease, so when you look straight ahead, the lid "hood" hides a lot of your lash line. Non-hooded eyes show a defined crease and more lid space. The way lashes lay on each shape is completely different — and that's why so many lash tutorials don't work for half the people watching them.

HOODED EYES: THE PLACEMENT RULES THAT ACTUALLY WORK

• Aim for the center. Place your lash so the longest part sits directly above your pupil. This lifts the eye and creates the illusion of more lid space.
• Avoid super long outer corners. On hooded eyes, elongated outer corners can look like they're "disappearing" into the fold. Instead, keep the outer half slightly shorter.
• Use a curl that peaks in the middle. A uniform upward curve from the inner to outer corner will get lost. What you want is a "cat-eye" effect but centered — not winged.
• Trim the band if the inner corner lifts. Hooded eyes often have an inner corner that tucks downward. Trim a few millimeters off the inner edge to help it lie flat.

NON-HOODED EYES: HOW PLACEMENT CHANGES EVERYTHING

• You have room to play with outer corners. Since your crease is visible, you can do a longer, winged look that actually shows.
• Aim for even length. Because your lid space is open, a balanced lash line lengthens and widens without needing special tricks.
• Keep the band about 1–2 mm above your lash line. On non-hooded eyes, this lifts without covering any lid space. If you place it too high, you'll see the gap.

THE QUICK PLACEMENT CHEAT SHEET

Eye Shape	Best Placement	What to Avoid
Hooded	Center-flare, slightly trimmed inner corner	Long outer corners
Non-Hooded	Even or outer-flared, 1–2mm above lash line	Placing the band too low or too high

YOUR LASH PLACEMENT QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Can hooded eyes wear long lashes?

Yes, but the length should be concentrated in the center of your lash line, not the outer corner. That's what opens up the eye without getting lost in the hood.

Why do lashes look different on me than on the tutorial?

Because your eye shape is unique. That's why "one size fits all" lash instructions fail. You need to adjust placement based on your fold and lid space.

Should I cut my lashes for hooded eyes?

Sometimes trimming the inner corner is necessary. Measure the lash against your eye before applying — if the inner edge pokes or lifts, give it a tiny trim.

Can non-hooded eyes use hooded-eye placements?

You can experiment, but you'll get a more balanced look by using even placement or a subtle outer flare.

Once you understand your eye shape, the whole lash game changes. I've tested many magnetic lash sets, and the ones that work best for different eye shapes share the same traits: a thin, flexible band, magnets strong enough to hold, and fibers that mimic real lashes. PHANSTA LASHES checks those boxes for both hooded and non-hooded eyes — that's why they're my go-to recommendation now.

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