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How To Apply Eyelash Extensions

Eyelash Extensions, Insights

Posted by Jennifer Ngo at January 29th, 2019

Sorry, DIY'ers: if you are looking for how to apply eyelash extensions at home, you've come to the wrong place. But before you click away — understand why applying eyelash extensions on your own is not advisable! Eyelash extensions should only be placed on by a trained professional. Placing them on yourself or having an untrained/unlicensed individual place them on can cause damage to your natural lashes and overall eye health. This cannot be stressed enough; please be careful, as you only have one set of eyes/lashes. And in fact, while eyelash extensions are generally safe to apply, they might not even be the best or safest way to enhance your lash look depending on allergies or supplements you may be taking. As portrayed by the guide above, classic eyelash extensions are placed on one to one; meaning one extension to one natural lash. The selection of eyelash extensions used is carefully selected by your professional upon review and consultation of your natural lashes. The extension should be placed close towards the base, about 0.5 to 1 millimeter away from the base. This is to avoid any glue touching your skin and reduce irritation of fumes on the cornea. The extension should be placed uniformly with your natural lash. The extension should cover a large surface area. Otherwise, the extension can easily pop off or start to turn. Fine point tweezers are then used to isolate each natural lash in order to place an extension on the isolated lash without sticking to neighboring lashes. Some artists will mark the undereye pads as a visual confirmation of how they will frame your lashes. Framing of the lashes is needed in order to provide the final desired look. There are different types of looks and styles. Depending on the style you want, the number of eyelash extensions per natural lash can vary. Classic lashes are the standard and are one to one. Volume lashes have become very popular and can range from 2d to 5d; this means the professional is trained to place more than one extension on your natural lash without damaging your natural lashes. This can be done with manufactured volume lashes. These lashes are thinner and lighter; therefore, their aggregate weight can be made to equal one classic extension. As always, seek a licensed professional to perform your eyelash extension services. They will be able to walk you through the service and select the best extension to maintain your natural lash health.