Fake Eyelashes help

Hey ladies I needed help with an issue I have when I apply fake lashes. So I’m pretty new to makeup but not that new and when I apply my lashes the strip is noticeable and shiny but then it’s not. I dont know if it’s because they’re cheap eyelashes ($6 I thought it was a steal) or I’m applying them wrong or maybe I have to clean them?? I’m not sure but any tips will help :)

Here you can clearly see it :(

But here it’s not :/ sooo any tips?