{"title":"Individual Lashes: An Esthetician's Honest Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by Kaia Delacroix, Licensed Esthetician\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedically reviewed by Dr. Priya Chen, MD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eIndividual Lashes: A Licensed Esthetician's Honest Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual lashes are small, separate tufts you place along your lash line for length and volume without a full strip. Traditional individual eyelashes are single fibers or tiny flares glued one at a time; the DIY version most people actually use are cluster lashes, applied in minutes underneath your natural lashes. At Lashling (lashling.com) I recommend clusters for beginners because they give you that gap-free, custom look with a fraction of the fuss. They last days, not hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSo what are individual lashes, really?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet me clear something up, because the term gets thrown around loosely and it confuses everyone who walks into my studio. \"Individual lashes\" is an umbrella. Underneath it live two very different things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is the classic single-fiber individual eyelash, sometimes called a knot-free individual. Think of the Ardell Duralash packs your mom might've had in a drawer. Each one is basically a single lash, or a hair-thin sliver, that you dip in adhesive and set at the base of your own lashes, one after another. Salons and older mermaid-era tutorials leaned on these hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second is the flare, or cluster. A flare is a little fan of three to twelve fibers bound at a knotted base. You apply the whole tuft in one press instead of setting twenty separate hairs. And honestly? For 95% of the people who ask me about individual lashes, the cluster is what they actually want. It gives the individual-lash effect, that piecey, natural, no-hard-strip-edge look, without demanding forty minutes and the patience of a saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when I say individual lashes on this page, I mean both. But I'm going to be upfront about which one I hand my clients, and it's usually a tray of clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle individual lashes vs cluster (flare) lashes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the difference in the way it actually plays out at the mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true single individual eyelash is a solo hair. To build a lash line you're placing dozens. The payoff is control, you can go feather-light in the inner corner and pile density in the outer third, mimicking a real lash map. The cost is time and a steady hand. First-timers doing singles almost always end up with a couple of clumps, a bald patch, and glue on the lid. I've watched it a hundred times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cluster does the math for you. Each flare is pre-fanned, so one press lays down what would've been six or eight singles. You cover a lash line in three to six clusters per eye. Faster, more forgiving, and the density reads even because the manufacturer already spaced the fibers. The trade-off is you lose a hair of that ultra-custom feel, though with a good short-medium-long tray you can map it out almost as precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy rule of thumb: if you've never done this before, or you want to be out the door in ten minutes, clusters. If you're a lash hobbyist chasing a hyper-natural editorial look and you enjoy the process, singles can be gorgeous. Both are \"individual lashes.\" One just respects your morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow DIY individual lashes actually work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanic that makes modern DIY individual lashes so good is a two-part bond system, and it's the thing that separates them from the strip lash you fought with in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of one goopy latex glue that has to grab your skin and stay put for the whole day, the DIY cluster systems use a bond and a seal. You coat your natural lashes with the bond, a thin flexible adhesive that's a little tacky, and then you press the cluster up into them. A second product, the seal, locks the whole thing together and adds staying power. The cluster isn't gluing to your eyelid at all. It's clinging to your own lashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the whole trick. Falscara popularized it at the drugstore, Lashify built a cult around a premium version, and a wave of brands, Lashling included, refined the cluster shapes and bond formulas from there. The bond has a smell, a light sort of cosmetic-alcohol whiff that fades in seconds, and it dries from milky to clear. When you get the timing right, that tack window is your best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the fibers anchor to your lashes and not your skin, the result moves the way your real lashes move. No stiff plastic band sitting on the lid. No lifting outer corner by lunch. If you want the full walkthrough, I wrote a step-by-step at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-apply-lash-clusters\"\u003ehow to apply lash clusters\u003c\/a\u003e, and there's a gentler on-ramp at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lash-clusters-for-beginners\"\u003elash clusters for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplying underneath the lash line (this is the part people get wrong)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkay. If you take one thing from this entire guide, take this. Modern individual lashes go \u003cstrong\u003eunderneath your natural lashes\u003c\/strong\u003e, not on top of your lash line the way strips do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrip lashes sit above, on the skin, hugging your lash line from the top. DIY clusters flip it. You look down into a mirror laid flat on the counter, or tip your chin up and drop your gaze, and you slide the cluster up from below so it tucks beneath your own lashes, base to base. Your natural lashes end up sitting on top of the cluster, hiding the band completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does this matter so much? Two reasons. First, it hides the evidence. There's no visible black line of glue on your lid, no seam, so the lashes read as yours. Second, it's what makes them last for days. Bonded lash-to-lash and tucked under, the clusters shed on your natural growth cycle instead of peeling off the second you rub your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe client I think of every time I teach this is a bride's mom who'd only ever done strips. She kept laying the clusters on top, from above, and they looked like caterpillars perched on her lashes. One correction, come from underneath, and she gasped. Totally different face. It's not hard, it's just backwards from what your muscle memory expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long do individual lashes last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-applied set of DIY cluster individuals lasts most people five to seven days. Some of my low-maintenance clients push a good bond to eight or nine if they sleep carefully and keep oil off. The wear depends on three things and I'll rank them honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber one, your seal step. Skip it or rush it and you'll be lucky to get past day two. Number two, oil. Oil is the enemy of any lash adhesive, so oily lids, heavy eye creams, and cleansing oils will loosen the bond faster. Number three, how much you touch and rub. Side-sleepers who grind their face into the pillow lose them on the compressed side first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare that to a strip lash, which is a one-day thing you take off at night, and true salon lash extensions, which last three to four weeks but need a licensed tech and infills. Individual DIY clusters sit right in the sweet spot: multi-day wear, no appointment, removable at home whenever you like. For a night out you can also do a quick one-day application and take them off before bed, up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndividual lashes vs clusters vs extensions vs strips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople mush these categories together constantly, so here's the clean version laid side by side. Note that \"clusters\" here means the salon-style banded clusters glued directly to skin, which are a different animal from the DIY bond-and-seal clusters I keep recommending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplied where\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWear time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkill needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRough cost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle individual lashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne fiber or thin sliver, set one at a time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase of natural lash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, slow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$5 to $15 a pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIY cluster \/ flare (bond \u0026amp; seal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-fanned tufts tucked under lashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderneath natural lashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$25 to $60 a kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalon banded clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlares glued to skin at the lash line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn the lid \/ lash base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium, best done for you\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$40 to $80 a set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLash extensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual fibers bonded to each natural lash by a tech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn each natural lash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensed pro only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$120 to $300 + infills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrip lashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull pre-made band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn top of the lash line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$3 to $30 a pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI dig into the extensions comparison way deeper over at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lash-clusters-vs-extensions\"\u003elash clusters vs extensions\u003c\/a\u003e, because that's the question I get most, and the answer surprises people who assume extensions always win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho do individual lashes actually flatter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost everyone, which is the beauty of the format, but let me get specific because \"flattering\" depends on how you map them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparse or short natural lashes: individuals are your best friend. Because they anchor to your own lashes, even a thin lash line gives them enough to grab, and you get to add density exactly where you're bare. I've had clients with barely-there lashes from years of extensions swear off strips forever once they tried mapping clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooded and monolid eyes: this is where individuals shine over strips. A strip band creases into a hooded lid and pops off; individual clusters sit under your lashes, follow your natural line, and don't fight the fold. Go longer through the outer third to open the eye up and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound eyes wanting a lifted look: pile length in the outer corner, keep the inner corner short. Deep-set eyes: a medium length all across reads better than dramatic outer length that can disappear into the socket. Mature eyes and thinning lashes: shorter, lighter clusters look far more natural and modern than a heavy strip, which can drag the eye down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only folks I steer toward a pro conversation first are anyone with very sensitive eyes, active blepharitis, a history of adhesive allergy, or lash-line eczema. The bond is gentle but it's still an adhesive. Patch test on your inner arm, and if your eyes are irritated, wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your first tray: length, curl, and shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding in front of a wall of lashes is overwhelming, I know. Here's how I'd narrow it down for a first-timer without overthinking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength first. Trays usually run short (roughly 8 to 10 mm), medium (11 to 13 mm), and long (14 mm and up). Get a mixed short-medium-long tray or a kit for your first go, because the whole point of individual lashes is mapping, short at the inner corner, longer toward the outer. Buying a single length is the rookie mistake that makes everything look like a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurl next. A C curl is your safe, pretty, everyday lift. A D or CC curl is more dramatic and opens hooded eyes beautifully but can look startled on very straight natural lashes. If in doubt, C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen finish. Wispy, spiky trays with varied lengths give that trendy fox-eye, cool-girl texture. Uniform, fuller fans read glam and full-coverage. I lean wispy for daytime, full for events. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wifey-wispy-cluster-tray\"\u003eWifey Wispy cluster tray\u003c\/a\u003e is the one I put in most beginner hands because the varied lengths do the mapping work for you. If you want everything in one box, bond, seal, applicator, and a mixed tray, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-starter-kit\"\u003ethe Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e takes the guesswork out. And if you just want to browse the full range, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lash-clusters\"\u003elash clusters collection\u003c\/a\u003e is sorted by look. I also keep a running rundown of my favorites at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-lash-clusters\"\u003ebest lash clusters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRemoving individual lashes without wrecking your natural ones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where people panic, and where the real damage happens if you're rough. Never, ever peel or pull your clusters off dry. That's how you rip out your own lashes, and I've seen the sad little gaps it leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the remover made for your system, or a good oil-based cleanser or a few drops of micellar water on a cotton pad. Press it gently over your closed lashes and hold for twenty or thirty seconds to let it break the bond down. Then wipe softly, downward and out, and the clusters slide off. If one resists, it's not ready, re-soak, don't yank. Follow with a lash-safe cleanser to get any residue off, and give your lashes a night to breathe before the next set if you're wearing them constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat oil-melts-the-bond fact cuts both ways, by the way. It's why removal is easy and also why oily skincare shortens your wear. Keep the oils away during wear, invite them in for removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon mistakes I see every single week\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet me save you the trial and error. These are the errors that walk through my door on repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much bond. A thin coat is tacky and strong; a thick coat stays wet, slips, and never really cures. Less is more, always. Applying before the bond gets tacky. There's a window, usually thirty to sixty seconds, where the bond goes from wet to grabby. Press your cluster in during that window, not while it's still shiny-wet. Placing from the top instead of underneath, which I already ranted about, but it's the number one reason a set looks fake. Skipping the seal because you're in a hurry, then wondering why they fell off by lunch. And buying one length, then wondering why it looks like a hedge instead of lashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix those five and you'll be better than most people who've done this for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre individual lashes worth it over a good strip?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest take? For most of my clients, yes, and here's the actual reasoning, not marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strip is faster to slap on for one night, I won't pretend otherwise. But strips give you that one-piece look, they can lift and ping off at the corner, and the band is visible if your application isn't perfect. Drugstore strip glue is mostly garbage, it either doesn't hold or it irritates. Individual lashes cost a bit more up front, but you get multi-day wear from one application, a genuinely natural finish because the band hides under your own lashes, and a custom shape you control. Spread over a week of wear, they're cheaper per day than a fresh strip every morning, and they look better doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould I keep a strip in my kit for a last-second thing? Sure. But my everyday, the lashes I actually wear teaching clients? Individuals, every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre individual lashes the same as lash extensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Extensions are single fibers a licensed tech bonds to each one of your natural lashes over one to two hours, and they last three to four weeks with infills. Individual DIY lashes are clusters you apply yourself in minutes that last about a week. Similar look, wildly different commitment and cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo individual lashes damage your natural lashes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot when they're applied and removed correctly. The bond grabs your lashes, not your skin, and if you dissolve the bond with oil or remover instead of pulling, your natural lashes are fine. Damage comes from peeling them off dry, not from the lashes themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep individual lashes on longer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a thin coat of bond, wait for it to get tacky, always do the seal step, and keep oil off your lashes, no oily cleansers, greasy eye creams, or heavy makeup remover near them during wear. Sleep on your back if you can. Those habits are the difference between three days and seven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get individual lashes wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, once they're fully cured, usually after a few hours. Water alone won't dissolve a proper bond and seal. What loosens them is oil and hard rubbing, so pat your face dry instead of scrubbing, and steer clear of long hot steamy showers on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear mascara with individual lashes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but skip it if you can. Mascara clumps the fibers and complicates removal, and the whole point of individual lashes is that you already have volume. If you must, use a water-based formula on the tips only, never oil-based or waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many clusters do I need per eye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually three to six, depending on your eye width and how full you want to go. A natural map might be three, short inner, medium middle, long outer, while a fuller look layers five or six. A mixed-length tray makes this simple to eyeball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the real difference between DIY clusters and the individuals a salon uses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalon banded clusters are glued directly to your skin at the lash line and come off in a few days. DIY clusters use a bond-and-seal system and tuck underneath your natural lashes, so they last longer, hide the band, and you can do them at home. 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Lashling clusters bond to your natural lash line for\n  a seamless, feather-light finish nobody can tell isn't yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pdp-price\"\u003eJust \u003cstrong\u003e$59\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cs\u003e$114\u003c\/s\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pdp-save\"\u003eSave 48%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-specbar\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ Reusable clusters\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ Up to 10-day wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ Lengths: 10\/12\/14mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ Cruelty-free fibers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-freeship\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFree US shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — your order qualifies (orders $50+). 60-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll reach for it every morning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrip lashes look obvious and individual extensions cost a fortune to\nmaintain. 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Read our full\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-apply-lash-clusters\"\u003estep-by-step application guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners, hooded and monolid eyes, and anyone who wants a customizable,\nbudget-friendly alternative to extensions. Pair with our\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bond-and-seal-for-lash-clusters\"\u003eBond \u0026amp; Seal\u003c\/a\u003e and\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lash-cluster-remover\"\u003eGentle Remover\u003c\/a\u003e for the full routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLoved by our community\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-reviews\"\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\"Honestly can't believe these are DIY — they lasted my whole\n  work week.\" — \u003cstrong\u003eVerified Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\"Cheaper than one salon fill and I get three weeks out of a tray.\"\n  — \u003cstrong\u003eVerified Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\"The applicator makes placement idiot-proof.\" —\n  \u003cstrong\u003eVerified Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do they last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each application lasts up to 10 days\nwith Bond \u0026amp; Seal. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-long-do-lash-clusters-last\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — remove with our gentle remover\nand re-wear the clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they damage my natural lashes?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Clusters rest on the\nlash line, not your skin, and remove cleanly. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-remove-lash-clusters\"\u003eSee removal guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-guarantee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free US\nshipping over $50. 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Apply in minutes, wear for up to 10 days, and skip\n  the $150 salon appointment. 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Lashling clusters sit in between: small fans of feathered lash you\nplace exactly where you want fullness. The result reads as \u003cem\u003eyour lashes, on\ntheir best day\u003c\/em\u003e — not a stuck-on strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-included\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72-cluster tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\/12\/14mm assorted lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-curl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural wispy fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pdp-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72-cluster tray, 10\/12\/14mm assorted lengths, D-curl, natural wispy fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 days with Bond \u0026amp; Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — remove gently, re-wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 10\/12\/14mm Mixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply (60 seconds)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"pdp-howto\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwipe a thin line of Lashling Bond along your natural lash line and let it tack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePick up a cluster with the precision applicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress the cluster onto your lash line, working outer-to-inner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeal over the top to lock in up-to-10-day, waterproof wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to clusters? Read our full\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-apply-lash-clusters\"\u003estep-by-step application guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners, hooded and monolid eyes, and anyone who wants a customizable,\nbudget-friendly alternative to extensions. 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