CHAPTER 4: CURLS, DIAMETERS, AND LENGTHS
Once you understand the importance of sanitation and creating a safe lash environment, the next step is learning how to choose the right lashes for each client. Understanding curls, lengths, and diameters is one of the foundations of creating beautiful, customized lash sets.
Every client's natural lashes are different, which means there isn't a single lash curl, length, or diameter that works for everyone. Learning how these factors work together will help you create sets that complement your client's natural lashes while achieving the look they're hoping for.
Understanding Your Lash Options
When you're first learning lash extensions, a lash tray can feel overwhelming. With different curls, lengths, diameters, and tray styles to choose from, knowing what to reach for can take some practice.
The good news is that once you understand what each lash characteristic does, choosing your extensions becomes much easier.
In this chapter, we'll walk through:
- The different lash curls and how they affect the final look
- How to choose the appropriate diameter for your client's natural lashes
- How lash lengths can change the overall appearance of a set
- The different types of lash trays you'll encounter
- How to read and understand the information on a lash tray
- How curls, lengths, and diameters work together when creating a lash set
These details may seem small, but they play a major role in the final result. The more comfortable you become with your lash options, the more confidently you'll be able to customize each set to your client's natural lashes and desired look.
Watch the Full Chapter
In the videos below, we'll walk you through the fundamentals of curls, lengths, and diameters, including how to understand lash curls, select the right diameter and length, identify different lash tray types, and read the information provided on your lash trays.
Learn how to identify the important information listed on a lash tray so you can quickly understand the curls, lengths, and diameters you're working with.
By the end of this chapter, you'll have a better understanding of how to navigate your lash supplies and make more intentional choices when creating a set. Knowing your curls, lengths, and diameters is an essential step toward becoming a confident lash artist and creating customized results for every client.
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