Eyelash extensions are without a doubt the ideal treatment to enhance the eyes, but it's important to keep in mind that they're not always applied with the same design — a personalized assessment is essential to avoid emphasizing eye features that shouldn't be highlighted, such as downturned eyes or drooping eyelids. The goal is to enhance the shape of the eyes, open up the gaze, intensify the color of the iris in contrast with the black of the lashes, and give a younger, more expressive look. In any case, the result will always differ depending on each person's eye shape, eyelids and eyebrows.
Preliminary steps
Before performing the treatment, it's essential to have a consultation with the client to make sure the final result is what she wants. You need to listen to her preferences and talk to her so that the treatment is fully customized, and it's very important to advise her on the most suitable design for her eye shape. There are times when a client asks us, for example, for a cat-eye effect with longer lashes toward the outer corner. The “cat eye” is very popular and its effect is striking, but it's not always advisable, since the visual weight of the extensions at the outer corner of the eyelid can make drooping eyes droop even more, giving a sadder look. Next, you need to check the characteristics of the client's natural lashes to choose the thickness and length that will work best.Most popular eyelash extension effects
Natural effect
This is the style most often used by people who want a natural look for their extensions, closer to natural lashes, and it doesn't change the shape of the eye. It's suitable for all eye shapes, but is especially recommended for clients with sparse or very short lashes.Cat-eye effect
This is one of the most requested effects, as it adds a lot of glamour to the eyes. It involves lengthening the curl toward the outer corner. The effect visually elongates the eyes and is mainly recommended for excessively round faces and eyes.Squirrel-eye effect
Smaller lashes are applied at the outer corner, with longer ones rising diagonally. The smooth transition creates a deep, expressive look. This effect works well when the client already has dense, long lashes and is suitable for eyes with a drooping outer eyelid.Doll-eye effect
This creates an expressive, eye-catching look, with the volume and length standing out from the center of the eye, with extensions also applied to the lower lash line. This effect isn't recommended for very round eyes, since it tends to make them appear even larger.How to apply eyelash extensions
To achieve the desired effect, you need to work with the lengths and curls of the extensions. The most popular curls are C and D, but the key is to alternate them depending on the chosen design, for example:- For doll eyes, C and D curls are recommended.
- For a more natural look, it's recommended to finish with B curls at the corners, placing the lash from right to left.
- For a cat eye, A and B curls are recommended.
