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Love the way long, full lashes make you look wide awake and ready for the day (or evening) ahead, but feel like even the best mascara doesn't always get the job done? An eyelash growth serum will give you naturally voluminous lashes, but requires a hefty dose of patience. And while eyelash extensions may be a speedier solution, they come with a hefty price tag, plus have some concerning long-term implications for your real strands.

Falsies, on the other hand, provide a happy middle ground, since they're both instantaneous and budget-friendly. And today, there's a new crop of false lashes that don't require messy glue: magnetic lashes. They're exactly what they sound like—lashes that adhere to your eyelid with, well, magnets.

There are two kinds of magnetic lashes: dual (or sandwich-style) magnetic lashes that snap together over your natural lashes and single magnetic lashes that are applied to a magnetic eyeliner you paint on just above your natural lash line, says makeup artist Mary Winkenwerder.

Meet our experts: Mary Winkenwerder, a makeup artist in New York City, stylist Fred Connors, owner of FRED. salon, Omayma Ramzy, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Omayma Skin, Jamie Greenberg, a celebrity makeup artist, Valeria Heredia, a makeup artist and founder of Real Beauty School, Vivi Mintara, makeup artist and founder of Eye Makeup Lab, Asako Ito, co-founder of lash extension salon Divine Lashes

To help you find the best, most reliable options out there, we asked professional makeup artists to share their top recommendations:

If you're a newbie, Fred Connors, owner of FRED. salon, suggests sandwich-style lashes, like this popular pair, since they don't require as much precision as alternatives that require liquid liner.

For a more realistic look—especially if you have smaller eyes—Connors suggests selecting this pair, since the vegan silk can be trimmed to fit.

Though sandwich-style magnetic lashes can be too heavy to safely wear, these are ultra-lightweight, since they're simply accent pieces. Plus, they look more natural than full sets, says celebrity makeup artist and founder or Omayma Skin, Omayma Ramzy.

Want to bring on the drama? If you're comfortable wielding the eyeliner, opt for this wispy set from Eyelure, says Ramzy.

Not only are these lashes customizable to your eye shape to keep them looking (and feeling!) nice and natural, but they also come with lash anchors, so you know they won't budge—even if you're dancing the night away. A nice bonus: You can reuse them up to 60 times, says celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg.

Widely available and simple to apply, these magnetic lashes make a bold statement without much effort, says Winkenwerder.

These lashes have a budget-friendly price tag that makes them ideal for beginners to experiment with, says makeup artist Valeria Heredia. But that doesn't mean they're flimsy—you can count on these for a strong hold that'll last all day.

Though a gentle vegan formula, the magnetic liner that comes with these eyelashes is long-lasting and easy to apply, says Vivi Mintara, makeup artist and founder of Eye Makeup Lab. The set also comes with a cleansing balm that helps remove the magnetic eyeliner without damaging the lashes or leaving any black marks around your eyes.

If you have small to medium eyes, avoid lashes with too much volume, since they can overwhelm. Instead opt for a lighter, more sparse pair, like the Classy Lashes from MOXIELASH, says Asako Ito, co-founder of Divine Lashes, a lash extension salon.

If you want options for both day and night, there's no beating this Amazon bestseller, which has nearly 24,000 five-star reviews. The set comes with five pairs in varying degrees of volume, plus an applicator and two tubes of magnetic eyeliner.

You can bet these magnetic lashes are safe for your peepers—they're created by board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Anika Goodwin. The company is transparent about their ingredients, citing a safer concentration of iron oxide particles with a hold that compares to other brands.

Eyes prone to redness? Or maybe you wear contacts that render your eyes ultra-sensitive? Either way, these lashes are free from chemical processing and dyes to help keep you comfortable during use.

It's nice to have option, and that's exactly what you get with this kit. It includes five different styles appropriate for daytime events, formal evenings, and everything in between.

With this comprehensive set, you'll get more than a bevvy of options—the included liner is fully waterproof, so you don't have to worry about where your day takes you.

If you love a good cat eye, you'll fall for these super-strong magnetic lashes, since the eyeliner is extra opaque.

How do you apply magnetic lashes?

Magnetic lashes are inherently easy to apply, but Greenberg offers the following tips to keep everything looking nice and natural if using a magnetic eyeliner:

"Trace amounts of iron oxides are permitted by the FDA to be used as a color additive and allowed in the eye area," says Dr. Daniel LaRoche, an eye physician and surgeon in New York. What's more, magnets do not cause any kind of disruption in your eye movements or your vision, he explains. Still, it's important to note that excessive use can cause discomfort from the weight of the lashes and even block eyelid glands, which can contribute to styes.

How do you clean magnetic lashes?

One of the biggest benefits to magnetic lashes is there's no messy glue to contend with—read: minimal cleaning required. That said, magnetic lashes that adhere to liner will require a little more TLC than the sandwich-style variety. So if you do need to clean some residue off, simply use a little micellar water or cleanser and water to gently clean off any makeup, says Ramzy. You can also use a spoolie to gently brush through the lashes to keep them tangle-free.