What Exactly Are Eyelash Extensions?
Choosing a Lash Extension Material
Salons carry a few different extension material choices to suit both your budget and the look you want to achieve. By far, the most common extensions come in mink, faux mink, silk, and synthetic. The material you select will depend on various factors, all of which a lash artist will discuss with you first to customize your lash extensions for you perfectly.
What Should You Consider When Selecting Eyelash Extensions?
- Your eye shape – almond, upturned, downturned, round, protruding
- The size of your eyes – large, small or in-between
- Your eyelids – mono-lids and hooded eyelids have different considerations than other lid types
- The orientation of your eyes – deep-set, wide-set, close-set
- Your eye color
- The qualities of your natural lashes – their length, volume, color, and curl (if any)
- Your preferences – a natural look vs. a glamorous or dramatic look
- Any allergies or sensitivities you may have
- Your tolerance for upkeep
What Are The Different Types Of Eyelash Extensions?
At the most basic level, lash extensions are composed of either human-made materials or animal fur. The animal fur choices are mink, sable, and fox. Sound like a dreamy fur coat for your eyes? But Nad Lash is strictly against animal cruelty, so we have India’s First Vegan Eyelashes.
Mink Lash Extensions
Mink lashes come from the tail fur of Siberian minks and Chinese minks. Siberian minks produce the most premium fur, which is, you guessed it, also the most desirable. If you’re a newbie to eyelash extensions and want a natural look, mink might be what you’re looking for. It most closely mimics the look and luster of your lashes. Mink is lightweight and fluffy. The downsides? If you have an allergy or sensitivity to animal fur, you should not consider mink lashes. Likewise, if you have ethical concerns about minks’ treatment or using their fur, you may decide against it.
Sable Lash Extensions
Sable is even more fine and fluffy than mink. It’s the lightest possible material available for extensions. Lash stylists only recommend it for those with the finest natural lashes. It’s also not as readily available as mink, so that you won’t find it at all salons. The downsides of mink are the same for sable: Don’t choose sable lashes if you have an allergy to animal fur.
Fox Lash Extensions
Fox fur lash extensions are on-trend right now. In their natural state, fox fur lashes are a soft, reddish tone. You can also find them with black tips or dyed in an ombré style. If fox extensions interest you, be sure to check around. Not all salons have them.
While animal fur lash extensions are lightweight and natural-looking, they must be permed to give them a curl. This means they’ll involve some upkeep for you. You’ll need to perm them yourself to maintain the curl. If looking beautiful is all in a day’s work, fur lashes might be for you. On the other hand, if you hate to iron as I do, and you want to save some money, there are several human-made choices, too.
Man-Made Eyelash Extensions
Want to know the biggest benefit of human-made lash extensions? CURL, baby. Unlike real animal fur lashes, you won’t need to perm them.
Faux-Mink and Faux-Fox Lash Extensions Vs. Nad Lash FC Feather Volume Lashes
Yes, you can get the look of mink or fox, but without the hefty price tag. Extension manufacturers have gotten very innovative, and they’re making some feather-weight, fluttery lash extensions that won’t set you back like the real thing. An alternative to Nad Lash FC Feather Volume Self Made Feather Fan (strip) lashes this high quality; handmade lashes come in varying lengths & volumes, are super-comfy to wear, and are always animal-friendly.
Silk Lash Extensions
These lashes are called “silk,” but they’re not made of genuine silk, as you would find in a blouse or a scarf. Silk lashes are mid-weight, and for most people, they’re heavier and not as comfortable as the faux-mink or faux-fox options. They’re best for a special occasion look and not every-day wear.
Synthetic Lash Extensions
Synthetic lashes are the heaviest and least natural looking on your eyes. They have a sheen to them rather than a soft luster that you would see in human or animal fur lashes. Some people find them to be too heavy for their eyelids. But with Nad Lash Synthetic Lashes, you won’t feel it heavier or clumsy no matter even if you go for Mega Volume Set Of Lashes.
Volume Lash Extensions, also known as Russian, or XD Lash Extensions
One of the latest trends in volume lashes. With this type of extension, your lash artist will apply 2-6 ultra-lightweight lashes to each of your natural lashes. You can choose either 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, or 6D lash options. Hello, gorgeous. Volume lashes are generally made of Synthetic/Silk or mink. A different application method is used then your more traditional eyelash extensions, and so you should expect volume lashes to take longer to apply and cost more.
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