As a Lash Technician, our goal is to enhance our clients’ inherent beauty and create a fascinating, appealing look that makes them feel fantastic. Understanding how different eye shapes can benefit from specific eyelash extension mapping methods is an important step toward accomplishing this goal.
As we all know, one size does not fit all when it comes to eyelash extensions; each customer has distinct characteristics, so select the appropriate lash mapping type to compliment your client’s eye shape. So let’s look at which lash mapping styles are best for different eye shapes.
Round Eyes: Get Dramatic With Cat Eye Lash Mapping
Round eyes are inherently big and expressive. This eye shape may accommodate a variety of lash mapping methods, but one of the most popular and attractive is the Cat Eye look. This design elongates the eyes, giving them a seductive, feline-inspired look. Concentrate on applying lengthier lash extensions to the outer corners of the eyes and gradually tapering them to the inner corners. This will give your client’s eyes a dramatic lift and a whimsical charm.
Doll eyelash mapping can enhance the elegance of almond-shaped eyes.
Almond-shaped eyes are widely regarded as the most versatile, with symmetry and balanced proportions. To accentuate this shape, use the Doll Eye lash mapping technique. This style has an even distribution of lash extensions over the entire lash line, resulting in a wide-eyed, doe-like appearance. Maintain a tapering length and curl throughout the lashes, with a slight accent on the center, to get the enticing open-eye effect.
Upturned Eyes: Compliment And Captivate With Natural Look Lashes
For individuals with upturned eyes, the goal is to improve their natural eye shape and provide a more balanced appearance. Upturned eyes have a small elevation at the outer corners, which can already create a striking appearance. However, to emphasize and compliment this eye shape, a lash mapping style that concentrates on increasing upward lift while preserving balance is recommended. So, for people with upturned eyes, go for a Natural Look lash mapping technique. Applying shorter lash extensions to the center of the eye and progressively lengthening them to the outer corners will compliment the eyes’ natural upward tilt, emphasizing their lovely form.
Downturned Eyes: Enhance The Upward Lift With Squirrel Style Lashes
Downturned eyes have a natural droop at the outer corners, giving the appearance of sadness or tiredness. To counteract this, employ a mapping technique that emphasizes lifting the outside corners. To lift and brighten downturned eyes, use a Squirrel lash mapping style. Longer lash extensions applied immediately after the middle point of the eyes and towards the outer corners will provide a raised effect that balances their downturned appearance. This procedure will give the eyes a more youthful and appealing appearance.
Monolid Eyes: Add Depth With Manga Lashes.
Monolid eyes, like hooded eyes, are rather adaptable. The lash mapping styles that work best for them will be determined by their size, shape, and eye distance. Monolid eyes lack an obvious crease, therefore the idea is to provide depth and character. To add depth and dimension to monolid eyes, use a lash mapping technique like Manga lashes, which alternates between short and long extensions along the lash line with lash spikes. This will result in a textured, layered look that makes the eyes jump and stand out attractively. This approach expands the eyes and provides drama.
Deep-set Eyes: Soften The Look With Volume Doll Eyelash Mapping
This sort of eye shape is situated deeper into the eye socket, therefore choose a lash map that draws the eyes out slightly. The Doll Eye lash mapping style with Volume lash fans is your go-to option. This technique includes attaching lightweight lash fans to the natural lashes, resulting in a larger and more open-eyed appearance with the depth achieved with Volume lashes. This not only brightens the eyes, but also gives a touch of glamour that deep-set eyes can easily pull off.
Hooded Eyes
Clients with hooded eyes frequently seek lash extensions to provide the appearance of larger, more defined eyes. While most lash mapping patterns can be applied to this eye shape based on its size, shape, and distance between the eyes, the key is to keep it natural. The Natural Look lash mapping design is ideal for hooded eyes. You can open their eyes and add definition without overpowering their lid space by strategically applying shorter lash extensions from the inner corners, gradually increasing in length towards the middle, and then decreasing in length towards the outer corners.
Close-set Eyes: Widen The Gaze With The Purrfect Cat Eye
For customers with close-set eyes, the goal is to optically extend the gap between them. Longer eyelash extensions applied to the outer corners in a lash mapping style, such as a Cat Eye, will give the illusion of bigger eyes. Avoid applying long lash extensions too close to the inner corners of the eyes, as this might make them appear closer together.
Wide-set Eyes: Balance The Look With Doll Eyelash Mapping
In contrast, the goal of lashing wide-set eyes is to balance their look. This makes the Doll Eye lash mapping technique an excellent alternative for these eyes. Apply longer extensions to the center of the eyes to pull attention inside and make the eyes appear closer together. This technique will result in a more harmonic and balanced appearance.
Remember that these eyelash extension mapping styles are not absolute rules, but rather guidelines; your clients are unique, and customization is essential. Always discuss with your client about their preferences, taking into account their natural lash length and density. Finally, your experience and attention to detail will ensure that your clients leave your salon feeling like the best versions of themselves. So, let’s continue to develop our skill and make the world a more beautiful place, one lash at a time.
