Monolid Eyes: How to Pick the Right False Lashes

Not all false lashes are created equal. Just like with choosing any other beauty product, you should choose what suits you best. False lashes come in various lengths and kinds of volume, in differing shapes and sizes, which should inform your decision on what set or type of false lashes you will choose. Personalising and making every part of your beauty and makeup routine your own is essential to achieving great results.

Shopping for false lashes becomes especially tricky for those with monolid eyes. First things first, what are monolid eyes? Commonly exhibited by those with Asian genetics, monolid eyes have no visible crease making it look like one has a single eyelid. This is the polar opposite of hooded eyes. Looking at monolid eyes it seems that there is no eye fold by the socket area. But the advantage of monolid eyes is that it is a versatile shape that you can really experiment and have fun with.

Common Problems for Monolid Eyes

• Straight uncurled lashes
• No visible double crease
• Base of lashline is covered by the lid, which makes the lashes look shorter

Makeup Tips for Monolid Eyes

• Combat straight lashes and enhance your eyes even more when you take the time to curl your lashes and apply coats of mascara. Keep curl and volume top of mind when shopping for mascara. Don’t be afraid to mix two (or more) mascara formulations to achieve maximum drama for your lashes.
• To curl your lashes more effectively, purchase a heated lash curler or simply heat up a regular one prior to use. You can either stick it under warm water or heat it up with a couple of blasts from your blow dryer. Before you use it on your lashes, be sure to test the temp on your arm skin so you don’t burn the sensitive skin in your eye area. The heat will also make the curl last longer. This trick works on false lashes too!
• Monolid eyes usually have their lash lines underneath the lid so you can actually conceal the band of your false lashes easier. Using a thin black eye liner and tightly outlining the base of your lash line will also enhance and emphasize your eyes more.

Selecting Lashes for Monolid Eyes

• When selecting your Everblinks lashes, we recommend “Love a Flare.” This style will give a more natural look. You should aim for lashes that look as natural as possible, too much volume or length will make it appear fake. For evening occasions, try “Ooh-La-Lash” and “Orlashm” for more drama and glam, while still looking authentic.
• Since the crease isn’t noticeable, it is important to create length on the outer corners of the eyes to simulate an elongated, almost almond-eyed shape.
• Another thing to look for is the curl. Since monolid eyes tend to have straight lashes, select falsies with a slight or dramatic curl, depending on the look you want or if it’s meant for daytime to evening use. Be careful not to select exaggerated shapes or volume, as you still want it to look natural. It is always better to curl your natural lashes before applying your falsies.