Working With Lash Curls

What is the most popular lash curl? What curl is best for straight lashes? What lash curl is best for hooded eyes?  What is the difference between D curl and C curl lashes? 

When picking the proper lash curl and length for your client, there are many factors to consider. First, it is important to discuss the look they want with as much detail as possible. If she has a straighter lash, you may want to go with a C curl instead of a B curl. If she has hooded eyes, you may want to stick with a B or C curl rather than a D, J or L curl. If the client does not have many natural lashes on her outer corner, an L curl may be best for that situation. Some clients have shorter lashes on the outside and longer lashes on the inside. That is another good time to use an L curl. It is all about customizing the lashes for your client's needs and wants. Each eye should be customized by taking these factors in consideration.

Volume Lashes mix curls D, CC, and C, and Velour Lash Adhesive used in this set. To shop, please click here.

 

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I often get questions from clients on which types of eyelash extension style or lash curls they should pick. Typically, I pick the lash curl depending on the look they are interested in, as well as on their eye shape.

For the right curl, we provide a variety of different lash curls and lengths. This blog intends to educate each one of you to know the types of lash curls that you can offer to your clients. 

 

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J CURL

This curl is the most natural-looking, it's flat at the base and the least curled of all the lash curls. The lash curl will lengthen your natural lashes but won't curl them significantly. This lash is perfect for individuals who want a more natural appearance. Because it looks too natural, it isn't used very often.

Recommended to be used on a straight lashes to ensure longer retention. 

So, if your clients opted to have an eyelash extension that still looking so natural, they J curl is for your girl. 

 

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B CURL

This lash curl will give you the added lift while still staying fairly natural. Almost the same specification with the J curl, this has just a bit curlier. The result will still be on a natural look.

B curl is suitable for clients who wanted to look for something extra look but still wanted to look like natural. 

 

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C CURL

This lash curl is perhaps the most popular, it generally suits most clients in the sense that it provides the lift of a lash curler to open up the eyes. This is recommended on the slight curlier natural lash and as a result, it will have a much stronger bond and lasting retention.

The reason why most clients prefers this is as it is much curlier and it really has a popping effects. As for me, C curl is my go-to lashes, that is just so perfect to work with. 

C curl is for your clients who are eyeing for look that is dramatic, added so much attitude on the look, it opens up the eyes, well C curl works best! 

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CC CURL

CC curl is our hybrid curl, it is a great mix between the C and D curls. 

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This is a great example of how to experiment with curls.

The C curl which is softer which can be used in the inner corner.

CC curl can be used in the middle of the eye as it is slightly more curly.

D curl is used on the outer corner as it is a more intense curl and will provide a lifting effect and add more drama.

 

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D CURL

D curl is used to create full dramatic looks with lashes. This curl is perfect for clients looking for more lifting and great to use with the doll eye mapping.

This lash curl adds more lift than C curl for added definition and sweep. This curl is not recommended for straight lashes and hooded eyes as it is a bit curly and it might hurt your eyelids. The curliest and considered to be giving you that dramatic look. This curl would look best on the younger clients compare to a mature ones. 

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L CURL

The L curl has a straight bottom that transitions to and sits flat on the client's natural lash, making it ideal for moonlit eyes and clients with very sharp natural lashes.

This lash curl is best for clients who have straight lashes that tip downward. This curl gives you a dramatic effect that most clients adore.

This lash curl is best for clients who have downturned eyelashes. L curl is also great for lifting those lashes and for those with hooded eyes.

 

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L+ CURL

This curl resembles the L curl with its sharp base but has a slightly curvier bend than the L curl.

 

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M CURL

This curl is so new and exotic, clients are asking for it more and more. It really emphasizes the client’s eyes the perfect way if used correctly. 

Specially designed for an "OPEN EYE" look, with naturally straight and down. clients with straight or downward-pointing natural lashes are ideal candidates for the M curl series. 

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HOW TO MIX DIFFERENT LASH CURLS IN EYELASH EXTENSION?

 

So let’s start with downward growing lashes - the most awesome curls to lift up those lashes are the L, L +, and M curls, they will give a visual lifting effect.

For straight growing lashes, and for clients that would like to keep a fairly natural look. You can try using the C, B, and J lashes. These are fairly straight lashes.

For upward growing lashes, in other words, curly lashes, you can use CC and D curls in order to mimic the client’s natural lashes and for giving the clients a more dramatic look this curl would be ideal.

 

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LASHES FOR DIFFERENT EYE SHAPES?

As we always say, eyelash extension is customized and looks will depend on the eye shapes that the client will have. It's the task of the lash artist to educate the clients on different lashes that is suitable for them or to their eye shapes.

 

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Your clients eye shape. This is called styling the clients eyes. The most important part is to ensure you enhance the clients beauty, and avoid emphasizing aspects the clients may not like so much.

Clients may have various eye shapes such as almond, upturned, downturned, round, protruding. All these shapes will typically have various styles that will look nice. Clients with down-turned eyes for example shouldn’t have the cat-eye/ squirrel mapping since it will emphasize the Downturned eyes even more.

The size of your client’s eyes will also play a role in which lash mapping and style you should give them. The large, small, or in-between eyes, As well as the client’s eyelids – monolids and hooded eyelids, have different considerations when styling these clients’ eyes. There is no one size fit all solution unfortunately since all client’s eye shapes are different.

The term "monolid" refers to an eyelid shape without a crease. An eye that does have a crease is known as a double eyelid and is also a common face feature among Asians. Other races, on the other hand, may have a monolid or eyelid form without a crease.

It's crucial to remember that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, even eyelid forms. Monolids are beautiful and special. 

For monolids, it’s better to avoid using flat curls like J and B curls since the natural lash is already flat, this curl will simply weigh down the lash and make the eye look smaller.  L and L + curls are exotic and trendy curls that can be used on some monolid lash clients. These curls can sometimes obstruct the client’s view and therefore it is sometimes best to either avoid them or only use shorter lengths in order to avoid obstructing the client’s field of vision.

 

Monolid clients will typically have straighter natural lashes. Choose a more dramatically curled lash, such as a L or L+, for them. The extensions will open the eyes by peeping through the otherwise weighty lash line without dragging down natural eyelashes, thanks to their flat base and significant curl.

Monolid clients should use a stronger curl, such as C-curl or D-curl. Monolids can be styled with L and L+ curls, and the outcome will be a stylish set.

 

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THIS ILLUSTRATION EXPLAINS THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE CLIENT’S EYES STRUCTURE WHEN CHOOSING THE MAPPING FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT

Clients with folded eyelids and monolids inner corners should be mapped out slightly differently. As illustrated if the lash lengths are too short, like 7-8mm, then the skin will actually cover a large part of the client’s extensions.

The solution for this is to actually increase the length of the inner corner lashes, in order to balance out the client’s eyes and give the client an open-eyed look.

 

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WHICH LASH CURLS TO USE?

For monolids, it’s better to avoid using flat curls like J and B curls since the natural lash is already flat, this curl will simply weight down the lash and make the eye look smaller.

The orientation of your eyes – deep set, wide set, close set, your eye color. The qualities of your clients natural lashes – their length, volume, color and curl.

Some clients will come see you with lashes so damaged that it’s simply not safe to apply eyelash extensions to them, and it’s best to just use growth serum until the lashes grow back and look healthy to withstand eyelash extensions again.

It’s also ideal to evaluate your clients preferences – a girl next door, barely there mascara look vs. a dramatic look, for going out to a party . The best way to assess this is to ask your client, show me 3 - 4 lash sets you love and we can discuss if those sets are realistic for you.

 

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WHEN YOU WANTED TO BE ADVENTUROUS AND PLAY AROUND WITH LASH CURLS, THAT'S TOTALLY FINE AND CLIENTS WILL SURELY LOVE IT SO MUCH!

Don't be afraid to work with different types of lash curls, it'll be a good experience to for you to try on different lash curls. 

If you wanted to explore working with the types of eyelash extension style or lash curls, I would suggest if you will not use the same curls all across the whole eyes. Go can start doing B or C in the inner corner and then proceed with the middle eye that you can use CC and you can end it with D.

Make sure you’re not using too much D that it’s already touching the eyes of the client as it will be feeling disturbing on your clients’ eyes.

When you are mixing your curls it’s important to avoid criss crossing different lash curls and lengths. This is a very complex and advanced lash topic to cover, lash artists become comfortable with this topic only after a lot of practice and time.

In the first image as you can see the curl is a C curl on top, which is shorter than the middle curl which is a L curl , which is shorter than the L + curl on the bottom. The reason everything looks seamless in the first image is because the curls are not interfering with one another . If the C curl on top was longer even by 2-3 mm it would interfere with the other curls and cause an uneven lash line. The lashes would be sticking out from all sides and the eyeliner effect would be lost.

This is exactly what is happening on the image on the right. The C curl on top is too long, causing it to lay flat on the L and L+ curl. This mistake could have been avoided simply by picking a shorter curl for the top, or a more curly curl like D curl, or a L curl, which would cause a nice dark lash line without and lashes sticking out.

In the  final bottom picture the middle curl is L + curl it is inappropriate on the middle layer because it interferes with the C curl which is too flat, it would be best to put the L+ curl on the bottom layer so that it’s sharp bend wouldn’t interfere with the C curl which is more flat.

This is a complex subject for lash artists to grasp, and looks really intimidating at first , but it gets much easier with practice.

 

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CONCLUSION

Lash extensions are really exciting but if it’s your first time, it can be kind of daunting. Hopefully, this post helps you understand the basics of lash curls. Have fun, experiment with different styles, lengths, and curls. 

Also, keep in mind, lash technicians are your best friends. Feel comfortable to sit down, discuss your needs, and have them recommend something for you if you are unsure. They have worked with hundreds of eye shapes and lashes in their years of experience and would happily suggest something that will have you leaving feeling amazing!

As for our lash sisters, don't be intimidated working with lash curls, it will keep you an opportunity to explore on different looks and your clients would appreciate if you can educate them with different curls that will be suitable for them. 

 

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