by Flawless Lashes By Loreta
The ultimate guide to lash mapping There’s much more to being a lash technician than mastering the skill of how to successfully apply extensions to natural lashes. Equally important is the artistry of how to create the perfect shaped set of lashes for each individual client, for which you’ll need to master lash mapping.
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ash mapping is a technique for planning which lengths, curls and thicknesses you will use where, in order to create a fabulous set of eyelash extensions with the style and the level of drama that your client desires - and that is also suited to their eye shape and natural eyelashes. We’ll take you through exactly how to do lash mapping - and some popular lash maps
Ask your client to sit still for a minute while you take a good look to assess the following: Eye shape The main eye shapes are round, almond, monolid. Check also for hooded and protruding eyes, and whether they are symmetrical, large or small eyes. Eye angle Their eyes may be straight, slightly upturned, or slightly downturned.
What you'll need for lash mapping • Eyeliner or pencil. This is for mapping on the skin first. • Gel pads. These are placed over the lower lashes while you work. • A coloured pen. This is for marking on the gel pad - you want a colour that will contrast with the eyelashes - red is a good choice. We recommend avoiding black pen if you can as your markings will be harder to spot, but if it’s all you have, place your markers further away from the lashes. • Lash extensions. You’ll need various lengths and curls
Eye-spacing Evenly-spaced eyes have one eye’s width in between each eye. Close-set / narrow-set eyes are closer together than one eye-width, wideset eyes have more than one eye width between them.
What to check before you start lash mapping No doubt your client will have asked you for something in particular. However, first, you need to assess a number of different aspects of your client’s face and eyes to determine whether what they have asked for will suit them, and if it won’t… find out what will!
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Natural lash strength Your client may desire very long or very full lashes, but depending on the strength / health of their natural lashes they may not be able to support them. Fine, delicate lashes won't be able to support the weight of 12mm or 13mm length extensions. Natural lash curl The growing direction of natural eyelashes varies between people. Some people have naturally curly lashes while others have quite straight or downward-pointing lashes. Choosing the right lash curls for their lashes will bring out the best in their eyes, and ensure their eyes do not get hidden by lash extensions - or look strange!
Brow shape As they frame the eye, it’s also important to consider the shape of the eyebrows and to select a shaping that will complement it. Face shape Wide faces can carry more dramatic looks on the whole, whereas a very narrow face may look overwhelmed by very long lashes or a wide cat eye. Before beginning the lash mapping process, be sure to consult with your client. See what they want, but be prepared to advise them otherwise if necessary. Longer isn't always better and the style they want may not look best on them. Once you have evaluated your client as above, have a chat with them about the look you are going to create for them. Explain any adjustments that you need to make to what they have asked for, and why. How to create a lash map So you’ve thoroughly assessed your client’s eyes and got a good idea of the design you want to create and made sure your client is on board. Your next job is to make a more detailed plan for how you are going to achieve this. Follow our step-by-step guide: 1. Lash mapping on the skin Instruct your client to sit up straight, with their eyes open and looking straight ahead - not following the motion of your hands. If you attempt to do this with your client lying down, you won’t get an accurate impression of your client’s facial features.
