How to Apply Magnetic Eyelashes: A 3-Second Guide for Beginners

If you've never worn magnetic lashes before, the idea can feel intimidating — tiny magnets, your actual eyes, no room for error. We promise it's easier than it looks. Most people who switch from glue are surprised: what used to be a fiddly 20-minute ordeal becomes a three-second habit you do without thinking. Here's exactly how to apply magnetic eyelashes, step by step, even if it's your first time.

What you'll need

• Your Santai magnetic lashes (a top and bottom piece per eye)
• Clean, bare lashes — no oil, no leftover mascara
• Optional: a lash curler and a single coat of mascara

That's it. No glue, no applicator, no waiting around for anything to get tacky.

1. Start with clean, bare lashes

Magnets grip best on a clean surface. Make sure your lashes are free of oil and old mascara before you start — a quick swipe of micellar water and a moment to dry is all it takes. Skip this and the lash will slide instead of sit.

2. Curl first — it helps the magnets grip

This is the step beginners skip and then wonder why the band won't sit flush. A quick curl lifts your natural lashes so they meet the magnetic band instead of poking under it. If you want that lift to last all day, a heated curler like the Executive Lift holds the shape far longer than a manual pinch. A single coat of mascara is optional, but it gives the magnets a little more to hold onto.

3. Separate the top and bottom lash

Each Santai lash comes in two slim pieces — one sits above your natural lashes, one below. Gently pull them apart so you're holding two separate strips. They'll want to snap back together, which is exactly the point.

4. Place the top lash on your lash line

Hold the top piece by the outer edge and rest it on top of your natural lashes, as close to the root as is comfortable. Don't press it onto the skin — it belongs on the lashes, not the lid.

5. Bring the bottom lash up — and feel the click

Slide the bottom piece underneath your natural lashes and let it rise to meet the top one. The two magnets find each other and snap shut around your own lash. You'll feel a tiny click. That's the whole trick — you're done.

6. Adjust and go

If it's not quite centred, gently slide the whole lash along your lash line until it sits where you want it. No re-gluing, no starting over. Blink a couple of times and it settles in.

Common first-time mistakes

• Oily lids or leftover mascara — magnets slip on residue. Clean first.
• Placing the top magnet too high — keep it on the lash, not the skin.
• Rushing the click — let the two pieces meet on their own instead of forcing them.

Taking them off

Never pull. Pinch the two magnets apart at the outer corner and they release instantly — no oil-based remover, no tugging at your natural lashes. Pop them back in their case so they keep their shape for next time. Cared for properly, one pair lasts up to 12 months.

Which style should a beginner start with?

If it's your very first pair, start natural. Inbox is short and soft — the kind of look nobody clocks as false. Or reach for Boardroom, our most universal, can't-go-wrong style that flatters every eye shape. Once the three-second routine clicks (literally), you can build up to bolder looks with total confidence.

That's the whole thing: awkward the first time, second nature by day two — and no glue anywhere near your eyes.