False lashes may seem like a modern invention, but they actually got their start in the late 1800s.
The procedure involvedsewinghair through the eyelids.
Um, no thank you!
Thankfully, falsies have come a long way sincetheir inception.
In recent years, however,magneticlashes have taken the world by storm.
Ugh, why do lashes have to take so much time?'"
In that very moment, the idea of magnetic lashes was born.
After two years of researching and developing the product, Stoka released her invention.
To say magnetic lashes were an instant success would be an understatement.
It wasn’t long before other companies started churning out their own versions of magnetic lashes.
“Despite imitations, our sales continue to grow,” Stoka explained.
They’re not all created equal
The prices of magnetic lashes are seemingly all over the place.
It’s not just the price that differs the products themselves can vary greatly.
Ardell has stated that their magnetic lashes are made from “100% human hair.
One Two Lash uses our patent pending magnetic technology and design with synthetic fiber.”
Magnetic lashes byUptown Lashes, for example, are “100% mink fur.”
If you’re seeking out a cruelty-free variety, however, you’ll want tostay away from this kind.
They can be difficult to apply
Learning how to use magnetic lashes is an interesting process.
One Two Lash and many other brands use the same system for software.
Unlike adhesive lashes that stick to your eyelid, magnetic lashes use, well, magnets.
But this means two sets of lashes are required for each eye.
Basically, you “sandwich” your natural lashes between a top and bottom layer of magnetized false lashes.
Once you get the hang of it though, you may never go back to the glue.
Sometimes you justneeda little mascara, right?
In fact,Todayreported that Ardell “recommends applying a layer of mascara prior to app.”
Not only will this help with blending, but it also “gives the lashes some grip.”
Are they safe?
The FDA doesn’t say.
It certainly makes the price of the higher end products much easier to swallow knowing they’re not disposable.
So, because no glue is needed to apply magnetic lashes, these bad boys can last even longer.
Uptown Lashesclaim their 100 percent mink magnetic lashes are “reusable up to 50 times.”
That’stentimes longer than adhesive lashes!
Wait, you don’t need to clean them?
Naturally, this means you’ll have to spend some time cleaning them.
Caring for magnetic lashes, however, is a whole lot easier.
As you already know, not all magnetic lashes follow the same guidelines.
Unlike Ardell,One Two Lashdoesrecommend using theirdesignated cleanserto “extend the longevity even further.”
Nevertheless, the company said the lashes can be worn “many times without cleaning.”
Any metal that is pulled toward the machine can, of course, cause some pretty gnarly injuries.
And, as some kinds looksupernatural, they might go unnoticed.
In many ways, magnetic eyelashes no matter which brand you buy are far superior to their glue-on predecessor.
Since One Two Lash rolled out their product, companies have stuck with a similar model of production.
By summer 2018, Seattle-based Laura Hunter launcheda kickstarter projectthat took magnetic lashes to a whole new level.
“Just apply the liner, let dry, and the lashes softly ‘click’ onto the liner!”
By December 2018, the product became available for purchase onlashliner.com.
What could be next for magnetic lashes?
Well, we’ll just have to keep our eyes peeled for the next big innovation.
