These Falsies Are My Fave Alternative to Salon Lash Extensions
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One thing about me: I want—scratch that…need to have the most dramatic-looking lashes every single day. Like, I want my fringe to extend past my eyebrows. Standard mascaras rarely give me the exaggerated eye-opening effects I'm after, and while I love getting professional extensions, the upkeep is just so expensive.
Recently I'd been dreaming of an affordable alternative—something easy to apply and longer-lasting than typical falsies—and then, as luck would have it, I was introduced to FlutterHabit At-Home Lash Extensions. The power of manifestation, am I right?!
The brand's salon-quality lashes are designed to give the look of extensions for up to 10 days. Each box costs only $35 and includes six pairs of lashes (or, $30 plus free shipping with a subscription). I'm not the only one who's a fan—one pair of the viral lashes sells every ten seconds. I could give you dozens of reasons why I love them, but I'll walk you through my top five.
1. The Lashes Last a While
You know how some false eyelashes tend to start peeling off after a few hours? I've never had to worry about that happening with FlutterHabit's. These falsies stay perfectly adhered to my lash line for 10 full days (forreal!). The brand's Made for This adhesive ensures extra-long wear without irritation to the eyelid while keeping each lash segment securely in place. The extended wear cuts seriously down on getting-ready time in the morning, and as someone who is always running late, that has truly changed the game for me.
2. There Are So Many Styles to Choose From
Some days I want my lashes to look defined and separated, while on others I want mega volume. While it's difficult to pick a favorite among the 15-plus styles that FlutterHabit has to offer, I've narrowed it down to four that give me the dramatic effects I’m always after. The Sweetheart is my everyday go-to, because the lashes look natural yet full and have a doll-like curl. Aster appears darkest at the base for definition and depth, Water Lily has a softer vibe but still makes my eyes pop, and The Bestie has length variation and a tapered inner corner that's perfect for adding subtle glam to no-makeup makeup days.
The Sweetheart
Aster
Water Lily
The Bestie
3. They're a Cinch to Apply
While most traditional false lashes are applied on top of your lash line, FlutterHabit lashes go under your natural lashes, which helps them look more natural. Each set is broken up into small segments, like cluster lashes, which can be trimmed for a perfect fit. To apply, you just dispense the glue onto each segment and, starting at the outer corner, secure it along the underside of your lashes with tweezers. And then repeat. The method is truly so foolproof that I've never experienced any mess-ups or needed to reapply—I simply stick and go! (But if you do need help, the brand offers one-on-one virtual consultations, too.)
4. They Feel Weightless and Comfortable
As someone with naturally downturned, hooded eyes, I'm always afraid that falsies will make my eyes look and feel heavy. But these at-home extensions are weightless and give my eyes a subtle lifted effect. And because they're so comfortable, most days I completely forget I'm wearing them until I look in the mirror.
5. They're Painless to Remove
When I'm ready to take off my FlutterHabit lashes, the process is totally painless. (Read: I don't end up pulling out any of my real lashes.) For the most seamless removal, I rely on FlutterHabit's Lash Removal Balm, which is packed with nourishing ingredients like argan and jojoba oils to gently melt the adhesive and moisturize the delicate eye area at the same time. I allow the balm to sit for one to two minutes...and then the lashes just slide right off.
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