Knowing the specifics of the procedure will help you choose eyelash extensions for your looming eyelid so that they look beautiful and are comfortable to wear. If the skin creeps over the eye, covering it, it is difficult to choose makeup, and the look looks tired. Lush eyelashes will make it expressive and add brightness to the face. The procedure lasts 1.5-2 hours, but most of those who decide think it’s worth it.
Extension effects for eyelid correction
Combinations of length, volume, and curves allow you to transform your face and remove the effect of a drooping eyelid.
Fox effect
There is a gradual increase in length by 1 mm from the inner corner to the outer. If the artist starts with a length of 6 mm, conditionally dividing the skin into six parts, then the peak length at the outer corner of the eye will be 12 mm. This makes the eyes visually more elongated, slanted, round, more oval, closer to the shape considered ideal. If you want to make your look more expressive, you can add a couple of longer buns.
Squirrel extension
Softer. The skin is divided into four parts, the long peak beam is extended to the middle between the third and fourth, closer to the outer corner. It is important to choose the appropriate length taking into account the proportions of the face. If you have petite features, eyelashes twice the length of your natural ones are unlikely to work. After the peak, the length gradually declines, resulting in a kind of “snap.” Well suited for the impending century.
Cat effect
The average length goes from the inner corner to the middle, and the long one goes from the middle to the outer corner. The corners are raised expressively, the “cat” emphasizes the beauty of round eyes and gives additional splendor.
Puppet
Achieved through uniform lengthening throughout the entire eyelash row. Such eyelashes look attractive, but experts do not recommend them for people with oval, elongated eyes, with drooping outer corners. It is ideal for narrow or wide-set eyes, visually enlarging them.
For expressiveness when creating a doll-like effect, you can place eyelashes on the bottom row. The downside of this type of extension is that it is incompatible with bright makeup, although this is a matter of taste.
Butterfly
The extension effect resembles a fox, but is performed using a different technique. The material used is soft, thin silk, which gives the effect of flapping butterfly wings. Visually elongates the drooping eyelid, adds mystery and charm, but does not create the effect of an arrow. It suits the eyebrows with a sharp bend, does not cause a feeling of heaviness, gives the eyes a neat look, and removes the effect of a drooping eye.
Sparse or rays
The main length is diluted with bundles a few millimeters longer. When doing volumetric extensions, you shouldn’t open the ray too much, make it fluffy, otherwise you won’t get the desired look. The beams can be combined with the effects listed above; the peak length should not exceed the main length by more than 3-4 mm. Using vacuum, any part of the eye is highlighted or corrected; it will help visually lift the drooping eyelid. The look is close to natural and goes well with any style.
Useful tips for drawing up a diagram yourself
In order for the result to please the client, the scheme must be developed strictly individually and in accordance with the selected effect. Therefore, the scheme should be clarified and adjusted to a specific situation. To do this, follow a few simple tips:
- Each client is different, so there is no single scheme that would suit everyone. This applies not only to the length of the eyelashes, but also to their thickness and bending, as well as the selected effect. For example, if a girl has close-set eyes, a cat or fox effect will visually spread them apart. If the eyes, on the contrary, are wide-set, the doll effect will make the appearance more harmonious. The natural effect will perfectly emphasize the natural beauty of the client, making the look more expressive and attractive, and the squirrel effect will give a slightly surprised but charming expression to the face.
- Don't be afraid to combine hairs of different lengths. Even though most designs place the longest cilia in the middle sectors, some effects involve placing them closer to the outer part of the eye. This way you can fulfill the client’s wishes and slightly correct appearance flaws. For example, a sharp transition from short eyelashes on the inside of the eye to longer ones on the outside will make round or protruding eyes appear longer.
- Experiment with the width of the sectors. Despite the fact that standard patterns imply the presence of wide sectors closer to the center of the eye, all sectors can be made the same in width. This technique will work great on girls with almond-shaped eyes.
- Try to grow eyelashes in the inner corner of the eye with a length, thickness and curve that replicate those of natural eyelashes. And closer to the center of the eye, you can “go wild” - choose more pancake hairs with an extreme bend or even colored ones.
Also try combining lashes from different sets to achieve your goal. The main thing when drawing up a scheme is to practice and experiment more. “Experiments” will not always be successful, but mastery is achieved only by trial and error.
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Which extensions are not suitable for girls with drooping eyelids?
Having studied the features of possible effects, curves, and choosing an experienced lash maker, you can easily choose the type of extension that hides the drooping eyelid, favorably emphasizes the advantages of the eyes, and does not make you feel uncomfortable.
A drooping eyelid will not correct a strong bend. The U-curve causes many problems; strongly curled eyelashes dig into the skin, causing discomfort. For the same reason, you should not make them long or heavy; the optimal peak length is 11 mm. You should not greatly lengthen your eyelashes in the corners, otherwise your eyes will look sad and eternally sleepy. The effect of doll eyelashes is also not quite what you need - your eyes will look bulging, and your eyelashes will constantly feel unpleasant.
When you come to the salon for the procedure, discuss the scheme with the specialist, clarify the nuances that interest you, listen to the opinion of a professional, clarify the rules of care, safety precautions, hygiene issues, then you will be pleased with the result.
What is the fox effect and how is it achieved?
This type of extension is used to lengthen the eye and pull it to the side, and the eyelashes located at the outer edge give the effect of a drawn arrow. The hairs at the outer corner of the eye are the longest, those closer to the middle are medium, and the shortest are located at the inner corner. You yourself inform the specialist about the desired length of eyelashes, but the professional’s task is to determine whether the chosen hair size is suitable for you. An experienced specialist evaluates your face and eyes objectively, so it is important to pay attention to the opinion of a specialist.
The artist chooses hairs of different lengths to vary the shape of the eye. The main task is to achieve a smooth transition so that the hairs do not look like steps. Some specialists use eyelashes not only of three sizes, but also four or more, so that the hairs are distributed proportionally along the edge of the eye, and the eyelashes themselves look natural.
Types of eyelashes
The final result of the extension also depends on the curvature of the eyelashes, which is modeled by the specialist. Thanks to the proper selection of its shape, you can visually transform your look. The choice of curve depends not only on the size and shape of the eyes, but also on their fit on the face, as well as on the nature of the woman’s activity. An experienced specialist will accurately determine which type of eyelash extensions should be used in a given case.
Bending affects:
- Lifespan of eyelash extensions. Because if you attach too much material to thin hairs, it will fall off quite quickly.
- Integrity of natural eyelashes. Since bundles that are too heavy can increase fragility and increase the rate of hair loss.
- Aesthetic look. After all, a well-chosen length and curve of eyelash extensions favorably emphasize the natural beauty of the eyes and femininity. While an unsuccessful option will look rude and give your face a tired look.
What are the different curls for eyelash extensions?
When choosing eyelashes for extensions, you need to pay attention to their curves, length and thickness. In this case, the master can use either the same eyelashes throughout the eye (and even on the lower eyelid, at the client’s request), or different ones - this allows you to create interesting effects.
To get an idea of how the eyelashes can be curved for extensions and what types of eyelashes there are, pay attention to the photo.
Let's talk in more detail about each type of bend .
- Do you want eyelash extensions to look like your own ? Then choose bend J (G). These are almost straight eyelashes, which are suitable for those girls who do not have a sharp bend in theirs.
- Bend B (B) is also used for a natural effect. It is practically no different from natural eyelashes and allows you to make them thicker and more expressive.
- Curl C (C) is suitable for those who prefer to curl their natural eyelashes a little - it is a little “steeper” than the previous one and allows you to create an effect similar to using a curling iron . This is the most popular type.
- The next option that is often used for eyelash extensions is the D curve. Sometimes manufacturers mark the CC bend in the same way. These eyelashes have a more spectacular curve and allow you to create a glamorous look , but do not look natural.
- M (M) is an even steeper curl option, and these lashes look noticeably longer and more voluminous than others.
- The next strong bend is U (U), which can be used to create both everyday and stage looks .
- The last two bend options, which are less often used when eyelash extensions, are the L and L+ bends - they are the ones that can most often be seen in advertising photos of this procedure.
What length to choose
The most popular eyelash extensions are those with eyelash shapes C and L and a length of 10 to 12 mm. This size is optimal. They look organic on the face, and the extensions do not weigh down your own eyelashes.
Lovers of bold makeup also choose the length of 14 mm, at which the look takes on a certain insolence.
The most lasting and natural effect can be achieved using eyelashes 5-8 mm long. However, only experienced craftsmen can handle them, since such material is fragile.
The exciting length of eyelashes of 20-25 mm is used exclusively on special occasions, such as a photo shoot or social event, since wearing such eyelashes is difficult and uncomfortable.
Bend L
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L eyelashes are often used if you need to adjust the proportions of your face or slightly change the visual shape of your eyes. L-curved eyelash extensions will make your eyelids appear larger.
This variety is a highly curved fiber with a pronounced angle and L-type. The effect is created as if the hairs are growing upward straight from the root, and not forward. When done correctly, the result looks quite natural. Since the angle is sharp, you can make beautiful bristles even if the actual length of the hairs is very short.
This shape is most suitable for European and Asian eye types. In the first case, makeup gives expressiveness to the look and emphasizes the look. You can visually solve the problem of a drooping eyelid; the corner is raised slightly. In the second case, you can make the eyelids more rounded and more pronounced.
The fiber is suitable for correcting deep-set eyes, since the plane area increases, the eyelid seems to move forward. With skin ptosis, the defect becomes almost invisible, and the look ceases to be tired. The procedure visually makes the face younger.
If the eyelids are set close, you can visually separate them, the face becomes more proportional. If you wear glasses all the time, you can take the fiber with the letter L, then the bristles will not touch the lenses.
This type usually rarely requires correction, since the hairs experience almost no stress. Manipulation is popular for older women, since there is no emphasis on age-related changes in the skin, they become less noticeable.
The curl allows you to give a natural effect. The hair becomes curled and fluffy, volume is added, while maintaining naturalness. You can achieve a large volume - then several artificial bristles are glued to each natural bristle. To achieve a squirrel effect, focus on the outer corner of the eyelid. You can extend the shape to the sides by increasing the length of the hair towards the outer corner.
Due to the unusual angle and strong curvature, some features are taken into account when performing extensions. The angle is selected taking into account the anatomy of the face, the desired length, and the chosen technique. It is important that the master knows how to correctly glue the fiber in the required direction.
