What Are Manhua Lashes? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Douyin and South Korean makeup trends are exponentially causing a shift in how we view makeup in Western society. Instead of heavy, dramatic makeup, we are now seeing a boom in softer makeup looks, defined by thin layers, light colors and a lot of chunky glitter.

But, these Asian-inspired looks would not be complete without the signature wispy manhua lash. If you've been curious about the background of manhua and how to achieve the style—look no further! We've put together a complete guide to manhua lashes.

What is 'manhua?'

There are a few different ways to refer to this lash: anime, manga or manhwa. Anime and manga respectively refer to Japanese cartoons and comics, while manhwa describes Korean comics.

You'll find variations of this style of lash in each country, but the most accurate term is manhua—referring to Chinese comics—since the real-life lash style was popularized in China.

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What do they look like?

The lashes can vary culture-to-culture, but, most notably, these comic book characters are known for their spiky, clustered lashes.

How can I achieve them?

Since manhua lashes have become quite popular over the past year, makeup companies have released strip lashes to make it easy to replicate the look on your own. All you need to do is trim the lash to fit your eye, apply glue to the strip and place the lash as close to your lash line as you can without applying it directly on your eyelashes.

Advanced users can purchase individual clusters to make a custom look. With more precise application, you can apply the lash under your lash line for the most natural appearance. If you attempt this method, make sure to apply the cluster directly to your eyelash. Don't let the glue touch your waterline or eyeball!

If you want long-lasting manhua lashes, you can also opt for extensions. Lash studio Wink Bar went viral for their recreation of manhua lashes in June. Lash extensions can cost upwards of $100, but they'll last you up to four weeks.

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