Quick answer

Apply Kiss Lash Couture LuXtensions Velvet lashes by trimming the band to your eye width, adding a thin line of lash adhesive, waiting until it turns tacky, then pressing the strip against your natural lash line. The 12mm length and mixed D, C, and J curls are designed to look like real extensions, so keep the band close to the lash line and avoid heavy pressure.

Prep your natural lashes and the strip

Start with clean, dry lashes. Oil, moisturizer, or leftover mascara can keep the adhesive from gripping. If you curl your natural lashes, do it before applying the strip so you do not crimp the false lash fibers. Hold the LuXtensions Velvet lash against your closed eye without glue to check the fit. The band should sit from the inner corner to the outer corner without poking either end.

Trim the band for a 12mm strip lash

LuXtensions lashes are made with real lash extension fibers and a flat, laser-cut band. That band is lightweight but not stretchy, so trim from the outer end in small snips rather than cutting a large section at once. Trim a little, recheck the fit, and repeat. If the band extends past your outer corner, it will lift and feel heavy. If it is too short, it will leave a visible gap.

Apply adhesive and wait for tacky

Run a thin line of strip lash adhesive along the band. A thin line is enough; a thick bead will slide and smudge. Wait 30 to 45 seconds, or until the glue looks tacky rather than wet. This wait is the step most beginners skip, and it is the main reason lashes slide out of place. If you are using a magnetic kit instead of glue, follow the liner instructions for that system.

Place the lash and blend the curl mix

Look down into a mirror and set the band at the base of your natural lashes, starting at the center. Press gently along the inner and outer corners. The LuXtensions Velvet style mixes D, C, and J curls, so the lash has natural variation. Do not press so hard that you flatten the fibers. Once the band is set, you can add a touch of mascara at the base to blend, but keep it off the tips if you want to reuse the pair.

Step-by-step application

  1. 1. Clean and curl: Wash your face and make sure your eyelids and natural lashes are free of oil and makeup. Curl your natural lashes if you normally do. Checkpoint: dry, product-free lashes give the adhesive a clean surface.
  2. 2. Dry-fit the strip: Hold the LuXtensions Velvet lash against your closed eye without glue. The band should span your lash line without extending past the inner or outer corner. Mistake to avoid: skipping the dry fit and discovering the band is too long after the glue is on.
  3. 3. Trim from the outer end: Snip small sections from the outer end of the band until it matches your eye width. Recheck the fit after each snip. Checkpoint: the trimmed end should not feel sharp against your skin.
  4. 4. Apply a thin glue line: Run a thin line of strip lash adhesive along the band. Let it sit for 30 to 45 seconds until tacky. Mistake to avoid: applying the lash while the glue is still wet, which causes sliding.
  5. 5. Press onto the lash line: Look down into a mirror and place the band at the base of your natural lashes, starting at the center and pressing outward to the corners. Checkpoint: the band should sit close to the lash line with no visible gap.
  6. 6. Blend and set: Use a fingertip or the applicator to press the band once more. Add a light coat of mascara at the base if you want to blend the D, C, and J curls. Next step: keep the tips mascara-free if you plan to clean and reuse the pair.

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