Trinny Woodall's go-to lash artist has launched a £45 DIY lash kit – they're the best I've tried
These pre-glued clusters are designed to mimic subtle, professional extensions, so I put them to the test
When celebrity lash artist Edy Kurowska did my wedding lashes last year, they were everything I'd hoped for: full, fluttery, and so natural nobody clocked they weren't mine. Turns out I'm in good company – Trinny Woodall, Rita Ora and Zoë Kravitz are all regular clients of hers too.
Until now, booking an appointment at Edy’s London salon (where a full set cost £360) was the only way to get the look. Her new £45 DIY lash kit hopes to change that. Before applying a single lash, Edy considers each client's facial proportions, bone structure and eyebrow shape to create a bespoke finish.
“To me, lashes should frame the eye beautifully, not overwhelm it,” she says. It's why Trinny has trusted Edy with her lashes for years, previously explaining on Instagram that heavier extensions can end up “wearing the person,” whereas Edy's work simply looks like you're genetically blessed with great lashes.
I tried Edy London's Pre-Glued Lash Clusters - here are my honest thoughts
As beauty trends have shifted towards softer, more minimal makeup, Edy has seen a growing demand for that natural-looking finish beyond the salon. "I started getting DMs from around the world asking if I could train people in their city, fly out to them, or recommend someone in their area who could match my work," she tells me. "Of course, being in multiple locations at once isn't possible, so the answer became clear – I needed to create a kit that would allow people to recreate my signature look at home."
I've had my fair share of lash disasters over the years. There was always someone at university who could apply a strip lash in seconds without so much as glancing in a mirror. That person definitely wasn’t me. Even the best false eyelashes would inevitably end up wonky, peeling away at the corners or refusing to match on both eyes.
So when Edy invited me to her London salon to try the new Pre-Glued Lash Clusters, I was curious to see whether they really could be as straightforward as she claimed. Unlike traditional strip lashes, these are applied in small sections underneath your natural lashes rather than across the entire lash line. It took me a few minutes to get into a rhythm, but once I'd placed the first couple of clusters, I found them surprisingly intuitive.
Using a pair of tweezers (£10 at Edy London Beauty if you don't already own some), you simply position each cluster just above the waterline before gently pressing it into place. “My top tip is don't rush and don't overcomplicate it – these are much easier to apply than people think,” assures Edy. “If you can apply mascara, you can absolutely do this. Simply pick up the cluster, place it on and press gently to secure, using tweezers or just your finger.”
Each pack contains clusters in different lengths, allowing you to create a finish that's tailored to your own eye shape. I opted for shorter pieces through the inner corner before gradually building to longer clusters on the outer edge, creating that softly lifted effect Edy is known for. The result is defined yet subtle and, unlike strip lashes, there wasn't a thick band sitting heavily across my eyelid.
The collection includes seven styles inspired by cities around the world, each designed to create a slightly different look. Paris is the most natural, with light brown fibres that are ideal if your lashes have become finer or lighter over time, while Warsaw most closely recreates the look of Edy's signature salon extensions. If you prefer a little more texture, Seoul takes inspiration from the soft, separated look of a Korean lash lift.
Tokyo is designed to create a wide-eyed effect and is particularly flattering on hooded lids. It's also Trinny Woodall's go-to style. "They're perfect for infills between her salon appointments because they match exactly what I do on her eyes in person. If her lashes start to shed between visits, she can simply pop on a quick infill at home, and it blends seamlessly with her salon look," says Edy.
You can remove the clusters each evening, storing them back in the box to reuse up to five times, or leave them in place for several days. “After the first 24 hours, they adjust to your body temperature, so you can shower, swim and exercise with them on,” says Edy. “When you're ready to remove them, gently peel them away – they won't pull your natural lashes.”
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After wearing lash extensions for my wedding, I didn't think I'd find an at-home alternative that came close. These don't completely replace the experience of having a bespoke set applied by an expert, but they're the closest I've tried. If you've always loved the look of professional extensions but found traditional strip lashes fiddly or intimidating, they're well worth considering.
