What all Types of Lash Extensions an Eyelash Extension Artist Must Have?
Eyelash extension has become so popular that everyday women consider it the same as getting their hair and nails done. Its popularity has caused the demand for eyelash technicians to surge with many women choosing to become certified eyelash extension artists.
Though being a highly competitive field, attracting clients and setting prices will be tough but the most crucial concern is safety while applying eyelash extensions on natural lashes. Your way of applying lashes will gain your customers and will make sure that they return to you for getting their lashes done.
And for this pursuit, you need to first understand the types of eyelash extensions that you will serve your clients with. Let’s have a look at them.
Types of Eyelash Extensions Available for Clients
Classic eyelash extension
It is a process used to apply each extension to the natural lash by isolation. It is the most natural outcome and will add length to your natural lashes. The procedure takes anywhere from 1.5 hours to 3 hours depending on the experience of the lash artist. The more trained and experienced the artist is, the lesser time will be taken by him/her to accomplish the task.
Hybrid eyelash extensions
It is a process used to apply a combination of classic and Russian volume eyelash extensions. During the procedure, a certified lash artist will isolate one natural lash and apply a single extension to the natural lash and isolate another natural lash to apply multiple extensions to one natural lash.
Because of the combination of individual and multiple extensions applied, lashes appear dimensional and fuller than the results of a classic set. They look denser and make your eyes look perfect for the cameras.
Volume eyelash extensions
It is a process used to apply a combination of multiple-dimensional eyelash extensions. In volume lashing, the artist will isolate one natural lash and apply multiple lash extensions ranging from 2D-20D to one natural lash.
Multiple lashes are glued together at the base of the lash to create dimensional fans. The final look will be a bold dark thick black line at the lash line with fuller, longer, and more dramatic eyelashes.
Note
Fans combining five lashes and more will create that very dramatic look. This is where you can visibly see that someone is wearing eyelash extensions. It is commonly used by women aged 16- 25 years old, however, tends to be used by women 16- 23 years old more often. This look is good for visuals like Instagram posts, and videos.
Summary
If new lash artists’ are overwhelmed by the demand for eyelash extensions and the joys of starting a lash business, they may be tempted to forget the important role of width appropriation in aftercare maintenance. But if they keep health and safety practices up to the standard, they can generate promising revenues.
At the beginning of a lashing career, it may be tempting to explore new diameters and you should. But the key is to do so safely.
Preserving the natural lash is an important part of lashing and can directly impact your client turnover rates and this can be done after educating yourself about the types of eyelash extension you will be dealing with. So, have a deep insight into these lashes and their types.
