Lashes Explained! Which lash Extensions do I use? Everything Lashes Explained Here!

You want to offer lash extensions but you're a little overwhelmed by all the different lash lengths, curls & weights! Well, I got you! I will explain it all in a simple and easy way so you will be a PRO Lash Stylist!

So first lets start with the different curls. There are new curls constantly coming out but these are the most common curls.

You can see that each curl has a different lift creating a different look and effect.When you are first starting out doing lashes, I would recommend starting with a C Curl. It works on almost all eye shapes and it gives a beautiful lift but it's not too over powering. When you want to get into more advanced styling using multiple curls, Check out my Advanced Eyelash Styling Course!...you'll also get a certificate with your name on it to add to your portfolio! But as a beginner, starting with a C curl is a great place to start.

So first is the curl, which is what the Letter represents and Second you have the lash length! So

.08 milometer being your shortest lash extension all the way up to .17 milometer being your longest lash extension. They make lashes as short as .05mm and as long up .25mm but typically when you buy a mixed lash tray, these are the lengths you're going to see.

So once you pick out your Lash Extension Curl, and I recommend starting with C curl, and now that you understand the different lengths, lastly we have the lash extension Thickness or Weight. The lightest lash extension is .03 all the way up to .30 which should never be used because that is too heavy for the natural lash to hold but for some reason they still make them, haha! When you are first starting out doing lash Extensions, you probably will start by doing Classic Lash Extensions which is 1 false lash to 1 natural lash. If you'd like an AMAZING ONLINE CLASSIC LASH EXTENSION COURSE CLICK HERE! Just sayin:)) Okay back to the subject, when doing a classic set, you will want to use .10 up to .20 classic lashes. When you get into more advanced lashing and you start doing Volume Lashing, which is multiple lash extensions to 1 natural lash, that's when you start using .03, .05, & .07 Lashes. Sorry, side note again:) If you're interested in a really easy to follow Volume Lash Extension Course Click Here!

That's pretty much the jest of it, not too bad right! I do want to throw one more gold nugget at you....aside from the lash curl, weight, and thickness, when working with Classic Lash Extensions, they also offer Flat Lashes verses Classic (or round) Lash extensions.

I Definitely recommend using the Flat Lashes over the Classic Round Lashes for several reasons. First off, as you can see the Flat lashes weigh half what a classic lash extension weighs! So you can use a .20 Flat lash and it actually weighs .10 which is fantastic! Much healthier for the natural lash. Second, flat lashes have a wider surface area so you will get better retention with a flat lash because there is more area to adhere to the natural lash. Lastly, flat lashes tend to have a split tip as you can see in the picture so that will give your lash set a more full, beautiful and less spider leg looking lash set. So YES, Definitely always choose flat over classic!

Here are some links to my favorite lash Extensions!

Starting out, I'd use C curl, .15, Mix Tray, Flat Lashes

If you want to jump right into Volume Lashing I would definitely start with the easy fan volume lashes. I'd also, highly recommend taking my Volume lashing course so you can learn the proper weights you can place on a natural lash and get a volume lashing certificate with your name on it to add to your portfolio! Here's a link for some great Easy fan Volume lashes to get you started!

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