How Wide Should Lash Fans For Volume Lashes Be?
Wide fan, narrow fan, thin base, flat base. There is no correct answer, they are all right and completely down to your personal preference as a Lash Technician. Sometimes, clients may be used to a certain type of lash style or aesthetic, it's always a good idea to consult and discuss the density, volume and type of lash fans you're comfortable handcrafting, before you begin lashing. Let’s break it down.
Types of Fans
A Wide Fan will make your client's extensions look fluffy, light and soft and can also make the length of the lashes appear shorter as they are not so dense in appearance. When creating a wide fan be careful not to make the stem to short as this will mean a small attachment to the natural lash and compromise your clients retention.
A Narrow Fan will make your work look thicker, denser and more uniform and it is perfect for creating that spotless top line. When creating a narrow lash fan be careful not to make the stem to long as this will close your fan and end up making your work look messy and not uniformed at all.
A Thin Base will make a lash set look tidy, you can attach a thin based fan on top of the natural lash, to the side and from the bottom and so is flexible when it comes to attachment, a flat based fan will create a darker impression along the lash line but can only be place on top of and underneath the natural lash.
Tools
Remember, it's always important to use the correct tools when handcrafting volume lash fans. Regardless of the type of lashes you choose, Chelsea or Mayfair, the tools you use, can make or break your creation.
Tweezers are an important part of Isolation, grip and of course placement. But, when it comes to creating your handmade volume fans, you need the right tools and you need to know which one to use for which technique. Check out this blog post on How to Pick the Perfect Lash Tweezers.
As a brief overview, Volume and Mega Volume Lash Tweezers come in different shapes and sizes, not only for your comfort, but for your technique too. Volume Tweezers from London Lash Pro are perfect for creating lash fans from 2D - 8D, while Mega Volume Tweezers are an amazing lash kit addition for Techs who can craft volume fans of up to 16D.
Picking the right Tweezer can seem like a daunting task, but, no one size fits all, this is why our wide range has been hand tested by in house Lash Techs who have approved the quality of each and every tweezer, meaning that no matter which you choose, you can rest assured in your success.
