No two eyes are exactly the same.
When you learn to tailor your lash applications to each client’s facial features and preferences, you can create more harmonious and standout lash looks every time.
In this blog post, we will explore the importance of lash mapping and how to lash different eye shapes for balanced, eye-catching results.
The Importance of Lash Mapping
Lash mapping is a crucial part of achieving the perfect lash look.
It’s all about creating the ideal eyelash extension style that aligns with the client’s facial features and desired style.
Mapping helps us determine the right length, curl, and placement of eyelash extensions based on each client's unique natural eye shape.
For a more detailed guide on how to map out your lash sets, check out our Lash Mapping Guide.
The Consultation
Before any lash application, it’s essential to have an in-depth consultation with your client.
Discuss their natural lashes and their ideal look (whether classic lash or volume), and evaluate their eye shape.
Ask about their makeup routine, how they like to enhance their eyes, and what kind of look they're after—whether they want wispy lashes, a doll eye effect, or something more understated.
Lashing for Different Eye Shapes
Now that we understand the importance of lash mapping and the consultation process, let’s dive into how to lash different eye shapes.
The images show examples of different eye shapes, including: almond-shaped, narrow (asian), round, triangular (or cetaceans), slit-like and with a pronounced upper eyelid.
Almond Eyes
- Emphasize: The outer corners to accentuate the natural length.
- Best Lash Map: The most versatile eye shape, almond eyes can handle everything from the cat-eye effect to open-eye mapping.
- Key Tips: Almond eye shapes are the most common eye shape. Focus on creating a natural lift by extending the lashes toward the outer edge. Using stronger curls at the outer corners can help enhance the almond-shaped eyes beautifully.
Round Eyes
- Emphasize: The outer corners to create a lifted and elongated appearance.
- Best Lash Map: Cat-eye mapping to draw attention horizontally and enhance the overall shape.
- Key Tips: For clients with round eyes, applying a cat-eye effect is perfect for elongating the eye and providing a more sophisticated look. Focus on using longer lashes in the outer corners while keeping the center slightly shorter. This technique enhances the natural beauty of the eyes and creates a flattering horizontal emphasis that balances the round shape. Gradually increasing the lash length toward the outer edge will give a more lifted appearance, ensuring a stunning, polished finish.
Narrow Eyes
- Emphasize: The middle to outer section of the eye.
- Best Lash Map: Cat-eye effect to create the illusion of more width.
- Key Tips: Focus on gradually increasing the length and curl of the lash extensions toward the outer corners. This helps widen the eye and creates a flattering shape. Shorter lengths near the inner corner and stronger curls toward the outer corners will help achieve that balanced appearance.
Downturned Eyes
- Emphasize: The outer corners to lift the eye.
- Best Lash Map: Squirrel mapping to create an upward lift.
- Key Tips: Clients with a downturned eye shape benefit from lash styles that lift the outer edges of the eyes. Focus on applying strong curls toward the outer corners while using shorter lash extensions near the inner corner to avoid pulling the eyes down. A more uplifted and refreshed look will counteract their downturned appearance.
Upturned Eyes
- Emphasize: The outer edges to balance the natural upward tilt.
- Best Lash Map: Natural or squirrel mapping to enhance the eye’s natural shape without over-exaggeration.
- Key Tips: Since upturned eyes already have a natural lift, lash artists should focus on maintaining this shape without overwhelming the client’s look. Use soft curls and shorter lengths on the outer edge to keep the lashes looking effortless yet polished.
Close-Set Eyes
- Emphasize: The outer corners to create the illusion of more space between the eyes.
- Best Lash Map: A cat-eye lash map to draw attention outward.
- Key Tips: For close-set eyes, start with shorter lashes at the inner corner and gradually lengthen as you move outward. This elongates the eyes and balances their placement on the face, creating a wider appearance.
Wide-Set Eyes
- Emphasize: The inner corners to bring the eyes closer together.
- Best Lash Map: Doll eye mapping to balance the space between the eyes.
- Key Tips: Clients with wide-set eyes often benefit from lash styles that bring attention to the inner lash line. Longer lashes in the middle and shorter lengths on the outer edges will help create the illusion of a closer-set appearance.
Master Lash Mapping With the Help of Lashin’ Out
Mastering the art of lashing different eye shapes is essential for any lash technician aiming to deliver stunning and personalized results. By understanding the nuances of lash mapping and tailoring your approach to each client’s unique features, you can create breathtaking lash extensions that enhance their natural beauty.
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