Have you ever been curious about eyelash extensions and why people love them? It is another easy way to maintain a natural, beautiful look without a whole lot of daily effort. Here are some key differences between the 3 main types of eyelash extensions. Which one is right for you?
- Natural Look: They are perfect for those who want to enhance their eyes subtly. The result is a more polished version of your natural lashes, adding both length and a slight curl, which can reduce the need for daily mascara application.
- Suitable for Everyday Wear: Because they are not overly voluminous, classic lashes are great for everyday wear, fitting seamlessly with professional environments or casual settings.
- Duration and Maintenance: Typically, classic lash extensions can last anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, aligning with the natural lash growth cycle. They require regular fills every 2-3 weeks to maintain their fullness as natural lashes shed and new ones grow.
- Application Time: The application process usually takes about 90 to 120 minutes for a new set of eyelash extensions, depending on the technician’s skill and the number of natural lashes a client has. Touch-up appointments are typically 60 minutes approximately every 2 weeks.
Classic Lash Extensions
- Single Extension Application: The technique involves applying one lash extension to each natural lash. This 1:1 ratio ensures a natural yet noticeably enhanced appearance without being overly dramatic.
- Length and Curl Variability: Classic lashes come in various lengths, thicknesses, and curls, allowing customization based on the client’s preferences, eye shape, and natural lash characteristics. This customization ensures that the look can range from very natural to a bit more pronounced, depending on the choices made.
Hybrid Lash Extensions
- Combination of Techniques: Hybrid lashes utilize a mix of one-to-one application of classic extensions and volume fans (small, lighter extensions grouped together and applied to a single natural lash). This technique blends simplicity with density, offering a customized lash line that can be tailored to varying preferences for fullness and effect.
- Customizability: Because hybrid lashes mix two types of extensions, they are highly customizable. Technicians can alter the ratio of classic to volume lashes based on the client’s desired outcome and the natural lash capability, allowing for a unique, tailored appearance.
- Volume Without Heaviness: The volume lashes used in hybrid sets are typically lighter and finer than those used in classic sets, meaning they can create a fuller look without adding excessive weight to the natural lashes. This makes them suitable for those with sparser lashes who still want a voluminous look.
- Enhanced Texture and Dimension: By combining different techniques and lash types, hybrid extensions create a textured look that gives the eyes a more dimensional and defined aesthetic, which is less uniform than single-style applications.
- Customizable Volume: Technicians can adjust the fullness of the look by varying the number of lashes per fan and the thickness and length of the extensions used. This personalization makes volume lashes quite versatile, suited for both subtly enhanced and dramatically bold looks.
- Enhanced Density and Texture: Volume lashes offer a denser, fluffier finish as compared to classic lashes. This can significantly enhance the eyelash line, making eyelashes look fuller and more pronounced.
Volume Lash Extensions
- Multi-Lash Fan Technique: Typically, 2 to 6 ultra-fine extensions are used to create a single fan. These fans are then applied to individual natural lashes. The exact number of lashes in a fan is often described as 2D, 3D, up to 6D or more, indicating the number of extensions used per fan.
- Lightweight Fibers: The extensions used in volume sets are much thinner than those used in classic lash sets (usually ranging from 0.05mm to 0.07mm in thickness), ensuring that they don’t weigh down or damage the natural lashes.
