Individual Eyelash Extensions: Features and Application Techniques

The procedure for applying individual eyelash extensions is becoming increasingly popular and in demand among women who want to eliminate the daily hassle of makeup and enhance their gaze.

So, if you're a lash artist, you should ensure that you master the information regarding the choice of extensions, the necessary products for application, as well as the correct working technique.

How do individual eyelash extensions differ?

Individual eyelash extensions are applied individually, with each extension being glued to a natural eyelash. Individual eyelash extensions are designed to mimic the natural look of lashes, creating a voluminous and lengthened effect without appearing exaggerated or fake. These extensions are more discreet than other types of lash extensions, such as strip lashes or Russian volume lashes. Individual eyelash extensions do not mean 1D; you can apply one lash or several lashes and create mega-volume; however, you always apply them on a single natural lash.

Durability is another aspect that sets individual eyelash extensions apart. Due to the application technique, these extensions tend to last longer than other types of extensions. With proper care, they can last up to six weeks. It all depends on how quickly natural lashes grow because they shed along with the false lash.

Additionally, individual eyelash extensions are generally more comfortable to wear than other types of extensions. Because they are applied individually, they are lighter and do not weigh down the eyelids.

What are the main types of individual eyelash extensions?

Individual eyelash extensions are a popular option for many people who want longer and thicker lashes. They are classified into several categories based on length, curvature, color, and thickness of the lash, as well as the material from which they are made.

Lengths vary, starting from 6 mm, and curvatures can range from B (the least curved) to D (the most curved), but there have also been eyelash extensions with J, U, M, or L curves, offering more variety.

Regarding the thickness of the lash, on our website, you can find eyelash extensions that can range from 0.03 mm to 0.18 mm. Based on these characteristics, you can achieve various effects, from a natural look to a dramatic one.

Products needed for applying individual eyelash extensions

When it comes to essential products for applying individual eyelash extensions, first and foremost, we need to focus on the types of lashes available on the market. The most popular types are silk lashes, mink lashes, and synthetic lashes, each offering specific benefits:

• Mink lashes are lightweight, flexible, and offer a natural look, being very thin at the tip, an ideal option for people with sensitive or allergic lashes;
• Sable fur lashes are extremely fine and soft, offering a luxurious look, but they can cause allergic reactions in some people; the fur has a different thickness, and it is difficult to apply and remove with tweezers, absorbs dust, and can cause allergies;
• Synthetic lashes are durable, more affordable, but they are not as elastic and their tip is thicker, ultimately bringing a more voluminous but also more fake look.

Another essential product is the eyelash adhesive. This must be of superior quality to ensure correct and long-lasting application of individual eyelash extensions. Also, it's essential for the adhesive to be hypoallergenic, like Biothin, or waterproof, like Master, and have a long lifespan. The most important thing is that it should be slow-drying, especially if you're a beginner. The most flexible adhesive for beginners, which doesn't emit too many fumes and is optimal for both summer and winter, is the Royal Care adhesive from iBeauty.

Regarding the tools needed for applying individual eyelash extensions, these include special tweezers, a fan for quick drying of the adhesive, a magnifying lamp for better visualization of the lashes, and an anti-allergic tape for protecting the delicate skin around the eyes. From our website, you can purchase many such accessories to facilitate and perfect your work as a lash artist.

Individual eyelash extension application technique: a step-by-step guide

Applying individual eyelash extensions requires precision technique and proper preparation of materials and workspace. Before starting, you need to make sure you have all the necessary products on hand: individual eyelash extensions, special adhesive for lashes, tweezers, a lash brush, and adhesive tape. The workspace should be well-lit and clean to prevent material contamination. You can't learn the trade from YouTube, but you can improve your work with Monika's videos on the Pink Lashes YouTube channel. However, for starters, you'll need a physical course to practice, to be able to sit with a trainer who can correct you when needed.

The next step is selecting and separating the natural lashes to which you will add the extensions. This is a crucial step as each lash extension will be applied to a single natural lash. This is where most mistakes happen, when you hold the tweezers incorrectly, even both tweezers, when you press on the client's eyelid, when you separate the lower lashes with medical tape and it's not professional. The list goes on.

The process of applying individual eyelash extensions is meticulous and requires a steady hand and good coordination. The lash extensions are applied approximately 1 mm from the base of the natural lashes, without touching the skin, using a special adhesive. The duration of this procedure varies depending on the number of lashes applied, but on average, it takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. For beginners, it can even take up to 4 hours, but only because they don't have the necessary tools that facilitate work speed or they don't hold the tweezers correctly, they have the wrong body position, they use cheap lashes that don't stick well and fall off.

This process may seem daunting at first, but with practice and patience, you will become more skilled and adept at applying individual eyelash extensions. That's why a refresher course is always recommended after a period of time. You don't have to waste time with wrong and too long applications. It's also recommended to change the trainer because you can learn new things.

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