The result of a set depends not only on neat work but on how precisely the effect matches your eye shape. The right choice highlights your strengths; the wrong one emphasises what you wanted to hide. Here are the main effects artists work with.
Natural — a smooth transition from short lashes at the inner corner to long at the outer. For harmonious eye shapes where the task is simply to underline what nature gave.
Squirrel — short lashes along most of the lid, a smooth rise to long ones near the outer corner and a short "tail" at the edge. Visually lifts drooping corners. Who it suits: "Different eye shapes. Which extensions will suit you?".
Doll — all lashes of one length. A bold, bright look for those who love attention.
Fox — a pronounced transition: short lashes along the lid, long only at the outer corner. Flatters almond-shaped eyes; the only poor match is wide-set eyes.
Rays (spiky) — alternating short and long lashes. Loved by Nicole Scherzinger and Kim Kardashian — see "Celebrities with lash extensions".
Volume (glamour) — 2D and 3D techniques: fans of two or three extensions per natural lash. Maximum fullness and expression.
How much the choice of effect changes the face — see below.
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Matching the map to the eye shape is a core lash-artist skill trained at our school. 300+ graduates from different regions and countries, an international certificate, on-site and online formats. A trial lesson is 3,000 ₽ and counts towards the course fee.
Beyond the classics there are trend maps — "mascara", "fox", "rays", "anime", "old money" and more: ask your artist which of them will work for your eyes.
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Which effect suits you?
The artist will choose a map for your eye shape at the pre-procedure consultation. Trend effects and classics from 2,800 ₽. 15% off your first visit; online booking is available around the clock.