The thickness of the eyelash extension. Which is better, the difference, photos, reviews

Competent selection of working material for eyelash extension helps the lashmaker achieve the most natural result close to the natural data of his client. Hair of various thicknesses, lengths and bends are used. Knowing which of them are considered the highest quality, as well as what subtleties of their fastening technology must be observed, the master will transform the face for a long time.

Why is it so important to consider the thickness of eyelashes for extension

The thickness of eyelashes for extension is determined by a lashmaker before starting the procedure, after a visual assessment of the state of the client's natural data. This type of cosmetic procedures involves attaching artificial hairs (the amount depends on the chosen extension technology) to natural ones using a special adhesive and sterile instruments.

Eyelash extensions are especially popular among modern girls. Depending on the type of procedure, as well as the chosen artificial hairs, with the help of extensions you can not only complement your everyday look, but also create a festive make-up, appropriate at a party or a public celebration.

When lashmakers were just starting to introduce extensions into their practice, they could offer clients to glue only standard length eyelashes (up to 10 mm) to natural hairs, no more than 0.25 mm thick. This limited their visitors, but at the same time greatly simplified the choice of technology and working material.

Today, manufacturers of artificial hairs offer a wide range of their products, differing not only in thickness, but also in length and bend, and lashmakers, in turn, implement extensions in several techniques - bundle and eyelash. Among the variety of artificial eyelashes, only a professional can choose the most suitable for a particular girl.

In the selection of working material for building, it relies on a number of basic criteria:

• the degree of curvature and diameter of the client's "native" eyelashes;
• porosity of "native" eyelashes;
• stiffness and plasticity of synthetic fibers used in the production of hair extensions;
• the chosen technology for attaching artificial hairs to relatives;
• the length and degree of curvature of the artificial eyelashes that the client prefers;
• the type of adhesive used;
• the color of the eyelashes that are planned to be attached to natural ones;
• the need to use additional elements to decorate the image (rhinestones, stones, colored beams, feathers).

If the length and bend are selected by the lashmaker taking into account the wishes of the client, then the thickness of the artificial fibers is determined by the extension technique.

It is the direct dependence of the attachment method on the diameter of the artificial hairs that determines the need for careful selection of eyelashes for each specific case. For example, with the classic extension technology, hairs with a thickness of 0.06 mm to 0.15 are involved, and with 3D - from 0.05 mm to 0.07 mm.

Eyelash extension thickness

In addition to thickness, modern suppliers of building materials produce their products with different fiber composition. The final result of the work and the long-term preservation of its original form will depend on the compatibility of the selected quality of artificial hairs with the technology of their attachment.

The classification of artificial eyelashes by thickness implies the presence of 4 main types:

By their appearance, elasticity and lightness, artificial hairs are also classified by lashmakers into:

About the thinnest (ultrathin) eyelashes

The thickness of the eyelashes for extension, its choice, largely depends on the natural data of the girl. The correct selection of the working material by the lashmaker is considered a guarantee that the client's “native” hairs will not suffer after the removal of artificial hairs.

Especially often women complain about the increased fragility after building up, which by nature have weak eyelashes, prone to frequent shedding and slow growth. It is for the owners of such natural data that the manufacturers of building materials recommend purchasing ultra-thin artificial hairs.

Eyelashes of the minimum diameter will not only look the most natural on the eyes, but also will not harm the hair follicles located along the edge of the upper eyelid. You can use them both when creating a classic and 2-7-dimensional volume.

According to their thickness, ultra-thin eyelashes are of 3 types:

• 0.15 mm. Recommended for use if you intend to create the effect of tinted eyelashes.
• 0.12 mm. They are used for extension for women whose "native" hairs are weakened and grow with a large gap from each other.
• 0.10 mm. Elastic, flexible, most similar in appearance to the texture of natural hairs.

Despite the minimum diameter, ultra-thin eyelashes, provided they are properly attached, will apparently transform the girl's appearance, visually increasing the volume of existing eyelashes, even as a result of building up using classical technology (1 artificial eyelash is attached to 1 natural).

The only drawback of using ultra-thin eyelashes is the duration of the extension procedure, which in some cases is up to 4 hours.

Choice of eyelash thickness

The thickness of the eyelashes for extension is chosen by the lashmaker after determining the upcoming technique of work, as well as the features of the appearance of a particular client. The universal thickness of artificial hairs is considered to be a diameter of 0.10 - 0.15 mm.

When they are evenly distributed along the edge of the eyelid, the effect of sucked eyes is achieved, eliminating the need for a girl to use cosmetics while wearing extensions.

If the lashmaker does not have enough experience to determine the required type of working material, it is recommended to use the advice of professionals with many years of experience:

• For eyelash extensions, girls whose “native” hairs are prone to frequent renewal, are thin and weakened in nature, artificial fibers with a diameter of no more than 1 mm should be used. As a result of the transformation, the ciliary row becomes more voluminous, but the need for its tinting remains.
• If the client does not want to use cosmetics during the extension, eyelashes up to 15 mm thick will suit her. Provided that her daily makeup does not imply the presence of the main emphasis on the eyes.
• To give the look more expressiveness and maximum openness, it is recommended to use artificial hairs up to 20 mm in diameter. This type of artificial eyelashes is the most popular among its counterparts and is comfortable for long-term wear.
• To create a festive look, it is recommended to use artificial hairs up to 25 mm thick. It is not recommended to use them regularly in the extension, as their prolonged wear can lead to the loss of natural eyelashes.

Regardless of the chosen type of eyelashes for extension, before attaching them, you should study the features of the technology of the procedure itself and the manufacturer's recommendations for caring for artificial hairs after extension.

Selection of building techniques

The thickness of eyelashes for extension depends on the choice of technology for the transformation procedure. It is up to the client to decide how much volume is needed as a result of cosmetic manipulations.

The lashmaker will offer her several options to choose from:

• Beam extension. The fastest way to maximize volume. During the procedure, a bundle consisting of a certain number of artificial hairs is attached to 1 natural eyelash. Provided that the procedure is carried out well, the result of the beam augmentation will last up to 1 month, after which a correction will be required.
• Partial volume. The most popular types of extensions, with which you can achieve incomplete volume, are "rays" or "cat's eye". During the procedure, artificial hairs are attached to selected areas of the eyelid, for example, at the corners or along the entire length, but after 1-2 natural eyelashes.
• The classic extension. In most cases, it is called Japanese. The volume of the ciliary row is achieved by attaching 1 artificial hair to 1 natural.
• 2 or 3 measured volume. It is created by attaching 2 or 3 artificial eyelashes, respectively, to 1 natural hair.

The client's description of the effect can help to determine the technology of the upcoming extension procedure, which she would like to achieve as a result of the transformation:

• Natural. The type of eyelashes attached to the eyelid changes smoothly, going from thinner and shorter (inner corner) to thicker and longer (outer corner of the eye).
• Squirrel eye. Short artificial hairs are attached along the entire length of the eyelid, and several longer eyelashes are attached to the outer corner of the eye.
• Fox eye. Implies the presence of contrast between short and long artificial eyelashes.
• Rays. The fixing eyelashes alternate: short - long.
• Puppet look. All eyelash extensions have the same maximum length.

Extension of ultra-thin eyelashes

For proper extension, it is important to take into account all the parameters of the eyelashes used (thickness, length, bend).

Ultra-thin artificial hairs require not only more accurate handling in work, but also compliance the main recommendations of manufacturers during and after cosmetic procedures:

• Thin eyelashes that form into a bundle should be separated from each other no less carefully than thicker analogs of artificial hairs.
• To work with ultra-thin eyelashes, tweezers should be chosen, the ends of which should be the same in length, and also close tightly when they are brought together. Ignoring this recommendation can lead to the fact that the lashmaker will not be able to form a bundle of the thinnest eyelashes.

The main sequence of actions for building up remains unchanged:

1. Separate the upper and lower lashes from each other using special tape.
2. Degrease eyelashes with a primer.
3. Prepare working materials by placing them near the active hand.
4. Squeeze a small amount of adhesive onto the plastic surface.
5. Using tweezers, grab 1 or several (depending on the type of extension) artificial hairs of minimum thickness.
6. Dip the artificial hair in the adhesive with a stretching motion of the brush.
7. Attach the artificial eyelash to the natural one, having previously separated it from the rest in the eyelash row.
8. Repeat the manipulations for fixing artificial hairs until the ciliary row is completely filled. The scheme of building up recommended by experienced lashmakers: outer corner of the eye - inner corner of the eye - central part.
9. Let the glue dry for 5-7 minutes.
10. Comb the eyelashes with a special brush.
11. If there are no deficiencies in the extension, requiring minor correction, remove the adhesive tape from the client's eyelid.

Manufacturers

In order for the extended eyelashes to stay in their place for a long time, without harming the natural ones, the lashmaker should carefully select working materials.

Artificial hairs of a specific manufacturer (in the absence of personal experience) should be chosen only after reviewing the rating of the best, which include brands:

• Perfect Silk Lashes (country of production - Korea, eyelashes belong to the premium line of products);
• Irisk Professional (the most favorable price-quality ratio; used by professional craftsmen during their participation in international competitions);
• Dolce vita (the country of origin is South Korea; the main difference between the artificial eyelashes of this brand and analogs of a similar price is the proven absolute hypoallergenicity).

It is also recommended to choose a manufacturer you can trust after a visual assessment of the assortment available to him:

• artificial hairs must be hermetically packed (moisture ingress into the package negatively affects the appearance of the product and its performance during operation);
• a choice of length and thickness of artificial hairs should be provided;
• a good manufacturer offers its consumer a wide range of adhesives, different in their characteristics (drying speed, hypoallergenicity, color, density, sensitivity level);
• the presence of tweezers of various shapes, resistance levels and sizes;
• the manufacturer must have primers in his product catalog (they contribute to the best adhesion of artificial hairs to natural ones);
• debonder (a means for dissolving the adhesive composition, which may be required when correcting existing errors in building);
• adhesive tape (analogue - silicone pillows; these devices are necessary to separate the upper and lower ciliary rows, in order to avoid the formation of glues during the extension process).

One of the key criteria for choosing a working material for extension is the thickness of the eyelashes. Having correctly determined the most suitable type of artificial hair for a particular client, as well as comparing it with the upcoming technique of work, the lashmaker will not only be able to safely transform his client, but also, if necessary, visually correct the flaws in her appearance.

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