Eyelash Extensions Tips
Eyelash extensions are not one-size-fits-all; it requires an understanding of the unique eye shape, eye spacing, and face shape and should be customized to suit individual features. Knowing your eye shape will help you accentuate it when choosing an eyelash extension style. Luckily, figuring out if you have round or almond-shaped eyes isn’t as difficult as it seems. Here’s how to figure it out!
There are six main eye shapes — round, monolid, hooded, downturned, upturned, and almond — and they’re all fabulous in their own way. You may have also heard the following descriptions for your eyes: wide-set, asymmetrical, big, small, close-set, and deep-set. While they’re certainly worth mentioning, these descriptions aren’t all-inclusive.
Ashley Olsen , Katy Perry, and Zooey Deschanel all have round eyes.
The goal of mapping for the round eyes is to create a more elongated and defined appearance. Mapping for round eyes typically involves placing longer lashes towards the outer corners.
Lana Condor, Sandra Oh, and Lucy Liu has this eye shape.
Mapping for monolid eyes typically involves placing longer lashes towards the end of the lash line to create a more defined and lifted look.
Blake Lively, Jennifer Lawrence, and Emma Stone have hooded eyes.
Mapping for hooded eyes typically involves placing longer lashes towards the end of the lash line to create a more lifted appearance and open up the eyes.
Katie Holmes, Anne Hathaway, and Charlize Theron have downturned eyes.
Mapping for downturned eyes typically involves placing longer lashes towards the center of the lash line to create a more lifted and balanced look.
Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, and Rihanna all have upturned eyes.
Recommended: Cat eye style or natural style to create a more balanced look.
Avoid: Doll/open eye style and D curl.
Beyoncé, Eva Longoria, and Mila Kunis have almond-shaped eyes.
The spacing between the eyes is another important factor to consider when lash mapping. Eye spacing refers to the distance between the eyes, and there are two common types of eye spacing: close-set eyes and wide-set eyes.
These eyes are characterized by a smaller distance between the eyes. The goal here would be to draw attention to the outer corner of the eyes by adding longer lashes in that area in the style of the Cat Eye. Creating additional length on the lashes in the outer corner and gradually shorter length moving toward the inner corner will make a big difference.
These eyes are further apart than the average eye spacing, with the distance between the eyes being more than the width of one eye. The goal of mapping for wide-set eyes is to create a more balanced and symmetrical appearance. This eye shape needs more attention towards the inner corners at first. It’s also best to add the longest lash extensions in the middle of their eyes to balance out the length.
In addition to eye shape, orientation, and spacing, it’s essential to consider the face shape when lash mapping. Different face shapes require different lash mapping techniques to create the most flattering look.
For clients with a wide face, it’s best to create a lash map that elongates the eye shape. This can be achieved by placing longer lashes towards the outer corner of the eye.
For a narrow face, it’s best to create a lash map that adds fullness to the eye shape. This can be achieved by placing more lashes towards the center of the eye.
Natural eye mapping will follow the natural growth of the client’s lashes. This is a gradual change of shape with no dramatic jumps in length.
The longest parts of this map are over the iris (using straight lines), then drop down dramatically on the inner and outer corners.
Stay shorter in length until you reach the pupil then drastically jump up in length from the center of the eye to the outer corner.
At Wink lash, we sit down with you and find a style to suit your eye shape, face shape and of course, your personality.
The above are simply recommendations based on conventional beauty but nothing will ever beat your own personal preference. Choose a lash style that suits your unique personality and style and find a lash technician who listens and most importantly, has the skills to get a great result!
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