Quick Answer

To lift hooded eyes, choose a long, wispy lash with a curl and apply it slightly above your natural lash line, focusing the length on the outer half. This opens up the eye without adding heaviness.

Why Lash Choice Matters for Hooded Eyes

Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that can weigh down the lash line, making straight or heavy lashes look flat. A long, lightweight, wispy lash with curl helps counteract that droop and creates a subtle lift.

The TL7 Faux Me lash is designed for hooded eyes and other eye shapes. It is long and wispy, so it adds length without the weight that can pull the eye down. Its curl helps open the eye, making it a practical choice for a lifted look.

The Trade-Off: Length vs. Comfort

Longer lashes can give more dramatic lift, but they also add weight. If your lashes feel heavy or droop during wear, the style is too dense for your eye shape. Lightweight, wispy styles like TL7 Faux Me balance length with comfort, so you get lift without sacrificing all-day wear.

Another trade-off: a strong curl lifts the eye but can look unnatural if the lash is too thick. Wispy lashes with visible gaps mimic natural lash growth and are more forgiving on hooded eyes.

Step-by-Step Application for a Lifted Look

  1. Prep your natural lashes: Curl your natural lashes with an eyelash curler and apply a thin coat of mascara. This creates a base that blends with the false lash and helps the strip sit evenly. Make sure your lashes are clean and dry before applying mascara to avoid clumping.
  2. Measure and trim the lash: Hold the lash strip against your eye and trim from the outer edge if it extends beyond your lash line. Most lashes need a small trim to fit hooded eyes properly. Trim small amounts at a time—you can always cut more, but you can't add back.
  3. Apply adhesive and wait: Apply a thin, even layer of lash adhesive along the strip. Wait 20-30 seconds until the glue becomes tacky. This prevents slipping and helps the lash stay in place. If the glue is too wet, the lash will slide; if too dry, it won't stick. Find the tacky sweet spot.
  4. Place the lash above your natural lash line: Using tweezers or your fingers, place the lash as close to your natural lash line as possible, but slightly above it. Press down gently along the entire strip to secure it. Placing it too low can cause drooping and discomfort; too high creates a gap.
  5. Focus length on the outer half: If your lash has longer strands on the outer edge, position it so that the longest part aligns with the outer corner of your eye. This creates a lifting effect that counteracts hooded droop. For a subtle lift, you can also apply individual lashes only on the outer half.
  6. Blend and set: Gently press your natural lashes and the false lash together with your fingers or a lash comb. Apply a light coat of mascara to blend them, and use your finger to press the lash upward for a few seconds to encourage the curl. Avoid pulling the lash downward when blending—this can flatten the lift.

  • TL7 Faux Me: TL7 Faux Me is a long, lightweight, and wispy lash with a curl, suitable for hooded, round, downturned, and almond eyes. The combination of length and lightness helps lift hooded eyes without adding heaviness, while the curl opens the eye for a more awake look.

    TL7 Faux Me

    TL7 Faux Me