False eyelashes can revamp your look in a matter of minutes. They have the ability to glam up your look and take you from drab to fab. However, before you pick up the first pair of false lashes that piques your interest, remember that the false lashes can go two ways. It can make your eyes look brighter and more captivating if you pick the right one for yourself.
But, if you pick the wrong style that doesn’t’ fit your eye shape, it can actually overwhelm your eyes giving the opposite effect. The false eyelashes that looked gorgeous on your friend didn’t make you look as glamorous or stylish as you intended. That’s because all of us have been blessed with different eye shapes. We need to know the false eyelashes that will suit our eye shape to be able to rock our falsies.
This blog will talk about the different types of eye shapes and the false eyelashes that are best suited for each eye shape. Once you go through the different types, you will be able to identify your eye shape and will know exactly which false lashes you should look for to enhance and frame your gorgeous eyes.
Round Eyes
Round eyes have a very large and defined shape giving them an amazing dimension. If your eyes are rounded in shape, the iris is surrounded by white and it isn’t touching the top or bottom of your eyelid. Due to their large size, they tend to be stand out and are a focal point of your face. If you have such eyes, you should avoid thick false lashes as they will make your lash line look too crowded and the actual iris will look smaller in comparison. Instead, you should go for wispy and winged eyelashes which make the length of your lash line longer, opening up your eyes. These false lashes will give your rounded eyes a more cat’s eye shape adding more length on the sides of your eyes.
Almond Eyes
Sporting the perfect oval, if you have been blessed with almond eyes, consider yourself lucky! Almond eyes are the most versatile and universal eye shape there is. They are oval in shape with one or two pointed edges. As the almond eyes have a natural cat eye shape, you don’t need to make any correction to the length and width. You can choose any lash that you feel confident wearing. From thin, natural-looking lashes to thicker, fuller options, you are spoilt for choice. Any lash will look great with your eye shape. You can experiment with false eyelashes to create the perfect cat eye, go for a more daily natural look or go bold and play with full-out false eyelashes to add more drama and volume to your look.
Hooded Eyes
You know you have hooded eyes if you can see extra skin folding down the brow line to the lash line. Hooded eyes can be mysterious, and you can emphasize on the mystique by picking lashes that have a dense base. When I say dense base, I mean thick lashes that can show through the heavy eyelid. You want the focus to be on your eyelashes and not on the eyelid. If you go for a lighter eyelash, then the hooded eyelid will end up overpowering it. Look for false eyelashes that have long lashes in the center and are tapered at the end. You have the perfect eyes to rock thicker and more dramatic false eyelashes. They may look intimidating in the box, but when you put them on, they will be perfect for your eyes.
Monolid Eyes
The monolids tend to have no crease, meaning that they have a flat surface. Think of the lids as an open canvas for you to experiment and create different lash styles. You can create dimension in your eyes by going for longer lashes. However, while the longer lashes will create drama, some experts suggest that you should avoid very dense lashes as it may weight your eyelids down. You should look for lighter, longer lashes or ones with a crisscross design for the added drama and then complete the look with a winged eyeliner to put more emphasis on the lash line.
Upturned Eyes
Upturned eyes are a classic oval shape with a unique twist. They have a natural upward lift at the outer corners of the eyes making the lower eyelid appear longer than the upper eyelid. Similar to the almond eyes, they are also very versatile, and many false eyelashes can work with these kinds of eyes. While you are able to experiment with different types of false eyelashes, the best way to emphasize these kinds of eyes is to try 3D lashes that gradually increase in length towards the edges. This will give a classic winged shape emphasizing the upward flick. That being said, 3D are not the only ones you should be looking at – many different kinds of false eyelashes will work well for you.
Downturned Eyes
Downturned eyes are those that have a downward tilt at the outer corner of the eyes making the upper lid look longer than the bottom lid. These kinds of eyes were extremely popular in the beginning of the 20th century with all the movie stars from that time sporting this vintage look. If you have these kinds of eyes, you should go for a rounded lash shape as it will open up and give an illusion of lift to your eyes. Try to avoid very dense and heavy false lashes as it will emphasize the downturn of the eyes. Experiment with wispy, spiky, natural-looking lashes or try silk, crisscross lash designs that can provide an all-over life to your eye.
Now that you know your eye shape and the lash style that will suit your eyes, it is time for you to rock your eyes with the perfect false eyelash.