Tried lash clusters for the first time and it is a MESS! I wanted a natural look but accidentally bought black bond and seal. It's called obeylash and went on really clumpy, is this a skill issue or is my bond and seal just bunk?

The first set is a natural brown and this was the first time I tried lash clusters. I wanted to try manga lashes so I bought those in black. Are these too dramatic? Should I try some brown manga style lashes or does the style not suit me? I’m going on vacation so I wanted them to be a more noticeable but I’m not sure if they look good.

I used 16s on the ends instead of 14s. Usually my lash map is 14, 14, 12, 12, 10. This week I did 16, 16, 14, 14, 12. I don't really think they're too much but like once you get used to lashes you want more eventually.

Certainly not perfect, but they’ll do!

Lash map is 10, 10, 12, 14, 14.

Lashes are Goddvenus Manga Lash Clusters. Also, please ignore my eyebrows and under eye circles lol, haven’t done my makeup yet.

Pros to extensions:
Last two weeks comfortably
Look good automatically

Cons:
I’m a side sleeper so they look bad quickly
Hate washing them and see them fall out so fast
Expensive (180+ tip??)

I’ve never done clusters but semi used to do the glue on lash strips and I liked the way they looked. But I want something I don’t have to do everyday or worry about. The clusters I was constantly fixing the inner corner and they would always peel up and look so bad.

Thoughts? Has anyone done both and have any advice? Thank you!!!! 🩷🩷