10 Best False Lashes 2024 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

Natural lashes are perfect for beginners and those that want extra thickness and length than just mascara. If you have sparse lashes, a natural lash will blend in without looking too out of place. This option will also be less overwhelming if it’s your first time applying and wearing them.

Ideal for daily wear, natural lashes will emphasise your eyes without looking too dramatic. When deciding on a lash, place it on your eye without glueing to get a feel for the look. Remember you can trim and customise the length and size to suit your needs, as every eye shape and preference is different.

If you plan to wear false lashes daily, these are likely the best option for you as they provide a more dramatic look than mascara, but aren't too bold for the office. Since they are so lightweight, you'll hardly notice that you're wearing them! This is particularly beneficial as some false lashes can feel a bit overwhelming for newbies, or heavy when worn for longer periods of time.

Full volume lashes are thicker and heavier than natural lashes for a more 'glam' look. They're great for evening drinks, clubbing, or even throughout the day if you're looking for lashes that stand out from the crowd. 

Full volume lashes are layered with hairs of different thicknesses and lengths, to give you more intense volume. The greater number of individual strands also makes them more durable, so they are likely to last for up to 2-3 wears. If you have a holiday booked, we'd recommend opting for a full lash, for sure!

Extreme lashes are best for fancy dress parties, birthdays, Halloween, and believe it or not, wedding days. To get that beautifully bold bridal look, many makeup artists opt for an extreme lash to make sure that the bride is centre of attention. These theatrical lashes also show up better in photos and on camera, which is why they are so desirable among influencers and makeup fanatics.

These lashes are known as 3D lashes, different layers and lengths provide a full effect that still looks real. Some will layer on the outer edges to provide a winged eye look, whereas others will be fuller in the centre for a wide-eye effect. Think about your natural shape and how you want your eyes to look when deciding which shape to go for.

Don't forget to give your lashes a little bit of TLC especially if you often wear makeup - discover our favourite eyelash serums here!

False lash strips are the easiest, fastest way to apply your eyelashes whether you're a beginner or pro. These lashes come woven onto a band, so all you need to do is apply glue along the edge and press straight onto the eyelid above your natural lash line.

However, you will need to make sure the length of the band aligns with your lash line. If the band is too long, or if there hasn't been enough glue applied, the lash can detach from the corners of your eye. To prevent drooping lashes, you should cut the band to the right size and ensure you apply plenty of adhesive before wearing.

If you have watery eyes you may find the band lifts up in the inner or outer corners of your eye. To avoid any make-up mishaps throughout wear time, try cutting the false lash in half and apply each end separately rather than one long strip. This means removing the bend in the lash making it more secure to your lash line and less likely to pop up. You can get waterproof lash glues which also may help for longer wear.

Accents are a great option for people who have naturally thick lashes but want to add a bit of flutter to the wing of the eye. They are around 1/2 - 3/4 of the length of a strip so you can place them on the outer tips of the eyelid. 

Accents can be used for both natural and full volume looks, and are preferable to strips when applying to hooded eyes and they are also perfect for beginners as they're really easy to apply, giving a flattering look to all eye shapes.

They can really boost that cat-eye look, elongating the appearance of your eyes and drawing attention to the outer corner of your lash. They're easy to apply and you can even use them up to 3 times, providing you clean and store them properly. 

Clusters of lashes offer more precision application. They consist of small clusters of around 3-10 lashes to help enhance the appearance of your lash, without having to apply an entire strip. This also provides more freedom as you can decide whether you want to use them to cover the entire lash line, or just as accents.

Just remember that cluster lashes aren't as durable as strips or accents, they are much more delicate and can fall off easily. To make sure that they're fixed into place throughout the whole day, be generous with the amount of adhesive that you apply. 

Clusters or individual lashes are popular with brides - this is because if a few fall off throughout a long day from natural wear or watery eyes, it won't ruin the rest of the look. Clusters can be placed along the entire lash line to create a full lash, or just in certain areas where you want to fill in sparse gaps.

To seamless blend your falsies, make sure to give your natural lashes a curl too! Browse our favourite eyelash curlers here.

Glue is the most common method of sticking on your false lashes. The sticky adhesive is applied directly to the band and after waiting a few seconds for the glue to become tacky, you can place the eyelashes with ease. Providing you apply enough high-quality glue, your lashes can stay on all day and night. 

Eyelash glue is often made from latex so if you have an allergy lookout for specific 'latex free' lash glue. It's always important to do a patch test 24 hrs before applying a new glue onto the delicate eye, follow the instructions included for full information. Lash glue is available in a variety of shades and applicators, if you're using a dramatic lash, a black lash glue will blend in best with the band, eyeliner or smokey make-up look. 

Just be careful if you're in warm weather or on the dance floor as the glue can lose it's strength when exposed to sweat and humidity. If you're worried about your lashes falling off, take a spare tube with you just in case. Often glue will come included with your false lashes, but not always, so make sure to check.

Magnetic lashes are becoming increasingly popular online, with this new approach to eyelash application being tested and approved by makeup influencers across social media platforms and YouTube. 

To apply, you simply paint a line of magnetic liquid across your lash line and wait for it to dry before placing your magnetic lashes. The magnets in the lashes are attracted to the liquid, positioning them right where they need to be. 

Although this creates less mess than glue, the non-sticky base means they can be pulled off easily. Further, the magnetic liquid appears quite dark on the eyelid, which is fine if you're wearing a dramatic or smokey eye look but may stand out too much against more natural makeup.