Magnetic Lashes: Everything You Need To Know

Do you know that women used to implant lashes on their eyelids with needles?

Yupe…that happened a long time ago in 1899. Thankfully, we had come a long way since then.

From Kim Kardashian, Anna Nicole Smith, Pamela Anderson and Cindy Crawford, false eyelashes were made popular by these celebrities throughout the year. It accentuates the eyes, makes our eyes look bigger, makes us look and feel wonderful.

In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about magnetic lashes.

Thankfully we had moved on from glue. This innovation in lash technology had made wearing false lashes so much simpler and easier compared to their glue on counterparts.

Here are what we will be covering in this massive post. Feel free to skip to any sections you like.

The problem with glue on lashes

Have you tried glue on lashes? How is it the first time around?

If you are like me, not very good. The problem with glue on lashes is, it is too difficult, too messy and too time-consuming.

Glue on Lashes Are Difficult To Put On

If you have ever put on false lashes, you know how much skill it requires...

First, put on glue. Then wait for it to dry. Then comes the hardest part…like a skilled surgeon with steady hands, surgically position the lash bands on your lash line.

This is where all the troubles come. This is where most women struggle. Getting the lashes to sit right on the lash line.

Move one corner of the lash too much and the whole look falls apart. The lashes moved out of place.

And, usually…the more you try to make it look right, the more you felt you made it worse!

What makes it even worse is you are fighting against time. You need to position the lashes on your lash line BEFORE the glue dries out as if it is already not hard enough!

I have lost count of the number of lashes I have sacrificed for practice and training...

Glue on lashes are difficult to touch up

Ever put on stamps on an envelope and then realise, “Oh No! This does not look right.” And then you try to adjust it?

Not easy to adjust right. There is a fear of tearing the stamp if you are too forceful. Fear of destroying the envelope.

This fear is similar to adjusting false lashes during the day. There is always the constant thought of, “What if I pull it too much and I mess up my lashes for the day."

A risk that most women take every time they attempt to adjust their glue on false lashes during the day.

Glue on lashes are messy to remove

No one likes to deal with icky glue at the end of the day. Of all the makeup you have to remove, false lash adhesive is the most difficult to deal with.

They are sticky, they are messy and they are tough to remove. You need to use lots of makeup remover to dissolve all the adhesive. You need to do it multiple times to thoroughly remove all of them. 

Sounds like a lot of work. For me, I prefer life to be simpler. I guess that’s also why a lot of women prefer to use mascara instead?

Thankfully, we have magnetic lashes now. No more glue for me. It makes wearing false lashes so much easier, cleaner, quicker and simpler.

Alright, enough about glue-on lashes.

What is magnetic lash?

Magnetic lash is simply false lashes that uses magnets instead of glue. So instead of using glue to stick on false lashes on the lash line, magnetic lashes use magnets instead. 

This is what makes magnetic false lashes easy, clean and quick to put on.

Now, even though they are relatively new, there are two types of magnetic lashes available in the market. They are not created equal and one is more superior than the other.

The first uses a clip-on mechanism. The second uses magnetic eyeliner. 

Type 1: Clip-on magnetic lashes.

These magnetic lashes come in a set, per eyes you have the upper and lower pieces. Both pieces are meant to connect with magnets.

To wear them, you need to position the upper and lower pieces along your lash line. Then sandwich your real lashes between the upper and lower pieces. Both pieces will connect via magnet.

Unfortunately, clip-on magnetic lashes sound good in theory but when you try to put them on, it is a hassle. It does not work for women with thinning or short real lashes.

It is difficult to put on. And, similar to glue-on lashes, you need precision hands to position the top and bottom pieces correctly on your real lashes.

Multiple adjustments are needed to get it to look right. Plus since it is anchoring on your real lashes (sandwich between your real lashes) it is really bad for the long term health of your real lashes.  

Type 2: Magnetic eyeliner with lashes.

The second type of magnetic lashes is much simpler. It is what we carry here in QuincyLash. It consists of 2 components.

An eyeliner that is infused with magnetic properties.

And a pair of lashes that has micro magnets embedded on it. Usually 5 micro magnets per lash.

To wear them, you apply the eyeliner on your lash line. Wait for it to dry, then place the lashes close to the eyeliner and feel it snap into place. Just like that, and you are done.

This is so much quicker, easier and simpler. There is no need to awkwardly position the top and bottom pieces in the perfect place like the clip-on lashes above. All you need to do is draw the liquid magnetic eyeliner onto your lash line, then snap the lashes onto it after it dries.

And not only is this easier to apply, but this also makes it so much easier to adjust as well.

Since there are 5 micro magnets per lash, you can simply detach either one of them, move it to the correct position and snap it back into place.

The lashes stay in place and do not move around while adjusting like glue-on lashes. They are held in place by each magnet. 

NOTE: Since the second type of magnetic lashes (magnetic eyeliner with lashes), is far superior to their clip-on counterparts, all our lash kits are the 2nd type. Moving forward, magnetic lashes in this article will refer to the 2nd type, magnetic eyeliner with lashes.

Why Magnetic Lashes Is Safer For Your Real Lashes

Do you know the amount of stress your real lashes face when you pull false lashes off your eyes? Your real lashes are under immense stress.

Imagine giving your eyelashes a mini waxing session every time you decide to remove them. Yupe. This is no different from a waxing session.

Once again, glue is the enemy over here. Over prolonged use, these mini waxing sessions will add up similar to a real waxing session for your real eyelashes.

Not sure about you…but I sure do not want to wax my real lashes...

Sure, you could rub multiple coats of makeup remover on your eyelids to reduce the adhesive hold, but you can never thoroughly remove them. They are like a stubborn stain. A stain we need to deal with every night.

Fortunately, magnetic lashes do not suffer from this issue. Since no glue is used, just magnets. The magnetic eyeliner is not sticky and it is applied on your lash line.

Removing magnetic lashes is cleaner and easier. Most importantly, it is less harsh on your real lashes. 

Mini waxing session…maybe not for my eyelashes! 🙂

How to put on magnetic lashes

To put on magnetic lashes, simply follow the steps below.

1. Conduct a skin allergy test.
2. Put on your eye makeup first.
3. (Optional) Trim the false lashes to the perfect length.
4. Apply the magnetic eyeliner to your lash line.
5. Bring the magnetic lash close to your lash line and attach it to the eyeliner.
6. Adjust the lashes into the perfect position.
7. Look at how beautiful your eyes look in the mirror.

Want an extra hold? Just apply more coats of eyeliner to your lash line. Remember to wait for the liner to dry before applying the next coat. 

Need more information? We have dedicated a full post for this: How To Put On Magnetic Lash.

Will magnetic lash stick as well as glue on lashes?

When most women first heard about magnetic lashes, first they are excited. Then they are hopeful. And then they will always ask….wait...does this hold as well as glue?

The short answer is YES. But as will all makeup products, if you do not apply them correctly, the product will not perform as well as it should. 

If you follow the instruction above, then you are safe, your magnetic lash will last you for the whole day.

For the sceptic amongst you who said…"Prove it!”

Here are 3 test we subject all our magnetic lashes to.

Test 1: The Hairdryer Fury (a.k.a Wind Test)

Test 2: Trial of the Flailing Hand (a.k.a. Movement Test)

Test 3: Toothpick Weight Lifting (a.k.a. Curl Strength Test)

1. A bottle of makeup remover. Any makeup remover available on the market will do just fine, you don’t need any special formula.
2. Cotton pads, tissue paper or cloth. Something to clean the makeup away.

Next, here is how we you remove the magnetic lashes.

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