But where did they come from?

The true story is actuallylessbelievable and much more shocking.

Fair warning: it’s pretty gross.

blue eyes with long lashes

For instance: hair jewelry.

Everything from pins to pendants to barrettes were created and worn proudly.

was as false eyelashes (viaRacked).

Photo of woman from early 1900’s

Are you still with us?

If you haven’t fainted, then you get to hear a few more details about this greusome process.

Seems like a solid plan all around.

Notre Dame, 1800’s

That said, the first successful glue-on falsies were no walk in the park, either.

The glue, however, didn’t adhere very well.

to achieve this, he asked a wigmaker to glue fake eyelashes to her face.

Seena Owen

Sounds like a good time.

The long, curling eyelashes may not be hers, except by right of purchase" (viaRacked).

Yeah, we’re rolling our eyes, too.

Marilyn Monroe

Modern falsies

So whatarewe wearing today, exactly, when it comes to falsies?

There you’ll find a complete list of ingredients as well as a safety and toxicity rating.

Lash extensions being applied