I tried the $20 lash kit with millions of views on TikTok. It works so well that I don't bother getting them done professionally anymore.

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• The KISS Falscara Lengthening Lash Starter Kit has been getting a lot of attention on social media.
• It includes all the products needed to apply individual lashes, from wisps to eyelash glue.
• I tried the kit for myself and have yet to make a lash appointment since.

Although TikTok is not to be credited for the popularity of individual lash extensions, I have the app to thank for all the lash hacks I've learned along the way. Because monthly trips to lash technicians can get expensive, TikTok creators have been posting ways their followers can manipulate lash strips to emulate the signature inward curve of individual clusters.

Some cut their strips into chunks and apply them one by one, while others use their lash curler to stamp their strips repeatedly until each strand sprouts upward and fans outward. Still on the hunt for the right hack, I thought it was time to check out the hashtag #falscara that kept popping up on my feed. Today, #falscara has racked up over 99 million views, and at least 100 of those can be attributed to me. This is where I discovered the KISS Falscara Lash Kit. When I saw the wisps resembled the same ones used by my lash technician, I knew I had to give it a try. 

What's included in the KISS Falscara Lash Kit

The KISS Falscara Eyelash Starter Kit includes 10 wisps of varying lengths which makes each look customizable. It also comes with two types of applicator glue: The Falscara Eyelash Bond & Seal is geared toward daily applications while the Falscara Overnight 10-Day Sealer is for extended wear. The purple and blue metal applicator provides a steady hand and ensures precise execution.

Before and after applying the lashes

My lashes are fine and short which has always caused issues for me when it comes to individual lash extensions. I've been told that the falsies have a hard time latching to my natural lashes because they are simply too heavy for them. With this in mind, I applied a generous amount of the Bond & Seal. Unlike lash strips that go on top of the lash line, these wisps are made to go underneath lashes. They're designed this way to look natural and feel comfortable, and I can attest that they do just that. After using the applicator to apply the longer lashes in my outer corner and the shorter lengths towards my inner tear duct, the fit was nearly perfect.

Previously, it took multiple appointments for my lash tech to find the right formula that fit my eye shape and achieve the exact look I had in mind. With the kit, it took me one try to customize the look to my liking. The application takes some getting used to at first, but I recommend using one hand to press the top lashes upward onto the eyelid so the waterline is exposed. That way you can sit the lashes exactly where you need them. To seal the deal, I go over the top and bottom of my lashes with the bond one more time to comb my natural and false lashes together as one. When it's time to re-up up on wisps, which are also sold separately, I'll even use the bond for strip lashes in the meantime.

My tips for removing the lashes

When using the Falscara Overnight 10 Day Sealer, I've never made it beyond day three. For lashes as fine and irritable as mine, I expected as much. But since the kit comes with several wisps and glue in a tube, it's easy to touch up here and there to stretch the longevity of the lashes.

Although there's Falscara Remover that can be bought separately, I swear by micellar water. There's nothing that has worked faster or better at breaking down stubborn sticky spots on my lashes. No matter the removal product or how careful I am, I still find three to four of my temperamental lashes in the sink. Still, I'm willing to exchange a few loose lashes for a professional look without the price right from my own bathroom.