Have you been thinking about lash extensions? With all the options now available, how do you know where to start?
At Muse + Maven, we’re passionate about providing clients with professional service and expert knowledge. That means sharing information about products, services, care, and expectation when it comes to lash extensions. We want you to be informed and excited about your new lashes before you get eyelash extensions, so we’ve put together your guide to different types of lash extensions.
Classic Lash Extensions
Classic lashes are applied with a 1:1 ratio. This means that one single lash extension is adhered to one single natural lash. They’re meant to extend, darken and thicken the client’s natural lashes. These were the first style of lash extensions to come on the market, and this is the style that you most commonly see people wearing. But that’s changing…with Volume lashes becoming more popular among the lash-obsessed.
2D Lash Extensions
This lash style is astep up from Classic lashes. Instead of a 1:1 ratio like with classic, two fine lash extensions are applied to each natural lash. This would be your bet for a natural looking set with a bit more density than Classic but still natural-looking.
WET LASH EXTENSIONS
The wet-look style resembles what volume lashes look like when they are wet before they have been dried and fluffed up. This look is created using very narrow, almost closed volume fans.
The overall effect is somewhat similar to Classic lashes but the difference is that wet look lashes look thicker and bolder.
Hybrid lash extensions
Hybrid lashes are a blend of classic and volume applications, which results in the fullness and fluffiness of volume lashes along with the doe-eyed length and darkness of classics. This style is best for textured full sets that aren’t overly dramatic.
Volume lash extensions
Volume lashes are created using a “fan” of two to eight super lightweight lash extensions, each of which is expertly applied to a single natural lash to create a voluminous, fluffy lash line. These lashes add more drama and fullness to the set, during your consultation with your artist you can customize how thick and bold you’d like the lashes to be.
Muse + Mave specializes in Classic, Hybrid, and Volume extensions. We love creating looks that are natural enough for everyday wear, but bold enough to make your beautiful eyes stand out from the crowd! Now that you understand the different styles of lash extensions available, let’s talk about the lash extensions themselves!
There are essentially two kinds of extension available: Real fur or hair, and synthetic.
Real Mink Fur Lashes
These lashes are made of actual mink fur. In our opinion, real mink lashes are not a desirable option due primarily to the inhumane methods used to harvest the fur. In addition, they are very expensive and they easily lose curl once wet since they are real hair. Total no-go.
Synthetic lashes
Most of the time, anything labeled Mink or Silk is actually a synthetic lash made of a plastic called PBT. Your lash tech should always be informed about the product they use, because lash manufacturers use Mink and Silk interchangeably. These two marketing labels have just stuck around through the years because frankly, PBT doesn’t sound all that luxurious!
For example, one manufacturer could produce a Silk lash that is very shiny, while another’s Silk lash could be matte and very tapered – these two lashes would result in completely different looks once applied. There are other buzz words out there in the industry – Cashmere, Diamond, Laser, Clover, Flat, etc which may only confuse or even mislead. The bottom line is all synthetic lashes are essentially plastic but there are certain characteristics produced during manufacturing that can vary to produce different results with the finished full set.
At Muse + Maven, it’s our goal to ensure that all of our clients leave with beautiful lashes AND the knowledge they need to choose the right service for them. Got lash questions? Contact us, we’d love to connect! Now that you know all about the different types of lash extensions, visit our other blog post to learn about the seven lash extension myths that just aren’t true, or visit our booking page to book your appointment today!
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