Understanding Eyelash Extensions and the Eyelash Life Cycle

Each human eye has about 200 lashes. The lashes usually grow in 3 rows and have a lifespan of 60 to 90 days. If you want to apply eyelash extensions, you will increase the lifespan of the extensions by isolating lashes that are in the middle stage of their growth cycle.

Natural eyelashes grow in three stages: the Baby (short) stage, the Teenage (medium) stage, and the Mature (long) stage. You will want to attach the extensions to the Teenage medium lashes. They’re stronger than the Baby ones, and won’t fall out as soon as the Mature ones at the end of the growth cycle.

Extensions can last 3 to 6 weeks, following the lashes’ natural cycle, and are easily touched up. With proper care, the lashes should last an average of 4 weeks, and possibly longer depending on the adhesive. To maintain the lashes, clients need to return every 3 to 6 weeks for touch-ups to replace lashes lost in the natural growth cycle.

Options in Eyelash Extensions

There are many options in eyelash extensions, but the most common are more natural in appearance, though colors vary widely. The standard color is black, and there are a rainbow of colors on the market, including purple, pink, green and red as well as lash crystals for extra glam. Brown is available. However, it does not provide provide the contrast that clients are seeking.

Short lashes are 6 and 8 mm; medium are 10 and 12 mm; and long are 13, 14, and 15 mm. The medium lashes are the most popular lengths. Lashes also vary in thickness from .10 mm which is thin to .15 mm which is thick and point .020 which is very thick.

The curl of the extensions falls into a couple categories. Narrow or J curls are shaped to look like natural lashes with a slight lift. The B curl has a slight curve, and the C curl has an exaggerated curve for a more dramatic effect. There is even a Y lash, which is like two lashes joined at the base for special applications.

The number of lash extensions you’ll use will depend on what type of look you’re creating. It will also depend on the quality and quantity of your client’s natural lashes.

Obviously, the more lashes you use, the longer your service, so you can charge accordingly. A complete or full set for a first-time client can take up to 1.5 to 2 hours. A partial set is approximately one hour, and touch-ups and fills are from half-hour to an hour.

Find Out Exactly How to Apply Eyelash Extensions

The best way to learn something new is at the side of a master. Our expert, Leslie Graham, is a certified eyelash extensions trainer with an extensive list of credits in Hollywood films.

Eyelash Extension Training

Click the video below to see an excerpt of Leslie Graham demonstrating tips for applying lash extensions. If you would like to learn more, you have the option of watching training DVDs or online videos.  Leslie has 4 1/2 hours of training available for you to watch in the comfort of your own home. You can learn an incredible amount of information from her DVDs. She is a certified instructor in eyelash extension training.

Each Eyelash extension DVD (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2) can be ordered by calling 1-800-414-2434 or visiting www.videoshelf.com. You can save 20% if you purchase both DVDs together as a set. Volume 1 has 2 hours and 59 minutes of training and Volume 2 has 2 hours and 32 minutes of training.

 

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