The beauty industry offers several ways to create a spectacular, expressive look. Classic is mascara, daily makeup with eye makeup. An alternative to make-up was eyelash extensions - a cosmetic procedure with many varieties. One of them is the “squirrel effect”, a method of extension with a bright increase in the length of the ciliary row at the outer corner of the eye.
Due to the similarity with the tassels on the ears of the squirrel, this extension has received such a nice name.
Features
The “squirrel effect” is similar to the “fox” cilia, but there are still differences, and they are decisive. The length of the eyelashes increases from the center of the eyelid to its outer corner. The edges of the eyes are thus distinguished by a spectacular bend, resembling cute brushes on the ears of the animal.
For such an extension, the master will take hairs of different sizes: for example, the longest ones will be fixed 5 mm from the outer edge. A feature of the technique in creating a gradual transition to the hairs is shorter at the inner corner. The choice of the extension method depends on what density the client prefers: ciliary or bundle.
Eyelash extensions “squirrel effect” have some features:
- the look takes on great coquetry and playfulness;
- daily make-up is no longer needed;
- there will be no need for eyelash curlers;
- if the procedure is carried out by a competent master, he will choose a form that is optimal for a particular person.
The rest is building up the “squirrel effect” similar to other types of procedure: the same preparation, care, the need for correction.The difference lies only in a form that can be invisible to the male look, but it is precisely such nuances that can emphasize individuality and create the very highlight.
Who is it for?
It is important to decide whether the "squirrel effect" is suitable for a particular client. If a woman has genetically long and thick eyelashes, but she wants to visually “lengthen and raise her eye”, it definitely makes sense to turn to this method. If the girl does not have such an advantage, it is worth looking for a more successful method.
The fact is that the “squirrel effect” does not create a completely new ciliary row. Here only a quarter of the intrinsic length of the hairs grows.
Such an extension is suitable for customers:
- with a round or almond-shaped eye shape - a horizontal elongated line favorably softens the round shape;
- with visually prominent bulging eyes;
- those who want to highlight and visually raise the outer edge of the eye;
- those who want to add the appearance of mystery, charm, flirty.
If a woman has wide-set eyes, the “squirrel effect” is unlikely to be a good choice. Such a build-up will make the natural feature more pronounced, noticeable, and such an emphasis is rarely necessary.
A big plus of the “squirrel effect” is that the extension is able to visually change facial features. Clients themselves admit: at first it seems as if the eye section itself has changed.
How long does it hold?
Usually eyelashes are extended for up to 3 weeks. It can be prolonged, but it depends on the characteristics of the client’s eyelashes, on the state of their own hairs.. Of course, the work of the master also affects the "life" of eyelashes. If you properly care for the hairs, the effect will last up to a month and a half.
The following actions will help to keep the effect as long as possible:
- you can no longer sleep with your face in the pillow, such a dream is one of the main enemies of eyelashes;
- you can not use cosmetics on an oil base - it dissolves the glue on which artificial hairs are held;
- it is better to exclude the sauna and the bath from the plans, and if this is impossible, do not go there no more than once every 2-2.5 weeks;
- eyelashes need to be combed every day - a clean brush from mascara is quite suitable for this ritual;
- you do not need to rub your eyes, even washing off the make-up;
- will have to abandon the tweezers for curling;
- if the girl wears glasses, the length of the eyelashes should be average so that touching the hairs with the glass does not lead to breakage.
The natural renewal of their eyelashes leads to the fact that together with their own hairs “fly out” and extensions. Therefore, it’s necessary to go for correction, otherwise the unattractive “bald spots” will be noticeable in the ciliary row. Correction does not take as much time as the buildup itself, but it happens with a frequency of 2-3 weeks.
Materials
The main material in the extension is the hairs themselves. They can only be artificial. The names “mink” and “sable” do not indicate the origin of the material. Mink eyelashes are matte, soft, small in thickness. Sables are denser and tougher, with their help you can create the effect of painted eyelashes. Silk is made of black polymer thread with a glossy texture.
For building use other materials.
- Degreaser. Effectively removes the fat layer, removes the remnants of cosmetics, dead epithelium and dust. If the degreaser is of high quality, the glue will work well.
- Primer. This tool makes the action of the glue more powerful and forces it to dry.
- Glue. A special composition fixes artificial hairs to natural ones.
- Remuver. Using this fluid, you can remove glued eyelashes.
- Tools - tweezers, silicone pads, brushes for combing eyelashes, disposable caps and disinfectants.
It is important what conditions a lashmaker creates for work: neat, clean, comfortable, beautiful. These are important criteria for selecting a specialist.
Kinds
You can not just give one or another shape to eyelashes, create a certain effect - bending, the density of hairs can also be controlled. What will be the volume, decides the type of building.
2D
On one own eyelash, the master tweezers fastens two artificial ones - this is the essence of 2D extension. Thus, a double volume is formed. The effect can last up to 4 weeks, it will take literally 1-2 days to get used to new eyelashes.
Double volume eyelashes can be extended using two technologies.
- Japanese technology involves a better product, ciliary gluing and a long procedure.
- Beam technology - the cheaper option is when not 2 eyelashes are glued on each hair in turn, but a bundle of 2 eyelashes. This speeds up the process, but they will not last as long as the hairs extended by Japanese technology.
3D
The scheme is simple - 3 artificial ones per natural hair. The look becomes more expressive, and coupled with the “squirrel effect”, it can visually change facial features. Ladies who want to have eyes like Audrey Hepburn often combine the squirrel effect and 3D technologies.
It is also possible to grow 3 hairs both in the ciliary way and in the bundle. Not everyone has such a super-volume, a preliminary consultation of the master is needed. If he sees that the effect of makeup, an exaggerated image is being formed, he will offer the client a more optimal option.
Classic
The classic way is the most natural. The procedure is performed according to the growth of your eyelashes while maintaining the natural proportions. Eyelashes look longer and thicker, but only the shape of the eyes does not change. But if you combine the classical method with the "squirrel effect", the eye obviously changes its shape. But the feeling of puppetry and artificiality is excluded.
It is safe to say that eyelashes are not their own, with this method of extension it is difficult.
For each hair, there is one artificial hair - this is the golden form of the classic extension. It is suitable for those who have their own eyelashes are not so bad, and I just want to make them thicker, without “excesses”. With the classical method, the “squirrel effect” looks the most natural.
Building scheme
To create the desired effect, the Lash-master takes hairs of 3-4 lengths. The shortest ones have a length of 4 mm, long ones can reach 22 mm. The thickness of the hairs is also negotiated with the client before the procedure.
If your cilia are thin, you need to take light material, but dense eyelashes can withstand massive, thick fibers.
The procedure begins with the selection of the length of the fibers - they must correspond to the natural length of the hairs. Be sure to take into account the landing and eye shape of the client. At this stage, the master advises the woman - her request is not always fulfilled and, more importantly, it will not always be the right decision.
Consider the features of the session.
- Makeup from a woman's face should be completely removed. If the client uses contact lenses, they will have to be removed. If your hairs are very light, the master may suggest dyeing them, taking into account further growth.
- Own hairs must be degreased. Further, the master places special strips on the lower eyelid that do not allow the lower ciliary row to stick together with the upper.
- To fix artificial fibers, the lashmaker starts from the corner of the eye to the middle. For this, a hypoallergenic adhesive composition is used. It is usually black in color, which forms an eyeliner effect.
- On the upper eyelid, the master marks a point that corresponds to the center of the pupil. He schematically divides the outer half of the century into 3 zones. The extreme segment of the site should be filled with hairs 7-10 mm long.
- Two segments preceding the extreme the master fills with fibers of the maximum length (from 11 to 22 mm).
- Half a century that goes from the inner corner of the eye is mentally divided into 4 equal segments. They are uniformly filled with artificial fibers from 6 to 10 mm.
- The client should sit with the eyes closed throughout the procedure.. When the master completes the bulk of the work, he will apply an additional adhesive-fixer, dry it with warm air, and remove the protective strips. The session will end with an examination of the result and, if necessary, correction. Next, the wizard will instruct the client how to care for new eyelashes, as well as when to come for adjustment.
If the client chooses the “sharp squirrel” option, the longest hairs will occupy only 1/6 of the length of the entire row. So the brushes from the eyelashes will be more pronounced.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the build-up on the patch. Instead of narrow strips to “neutralize” the lower ciliary row, the leshmaker can use hydrogel patches. Often these are not just tools that help the building procedure, but also nourishing masks for the skin under the eyes. So, in one beauty session, you can simultaneously perform two procedures at once. Hydrogel patches are most in demand among masters, but the choice is wide: fabric, vinyl, silk, collagen, silicone products also help the procedure.
Care Tips
The life of the client and the frequency of corrective procedures depend on how the client monitors new eyelashes. Not all ladies who prefer this method of creating a beautiful look know that, for example, swimming in the sea reduces the service life of eyelash extensions. And this is surprising, because often eyelashes are made so that you can safely do without make-up on vacation. Salt water reduces the time of wearing eyelashes, because there is only one way out - less dip in the water.
Here are 7 basic “squirrel effect” eyelash care tips.
- If you have to wash makeup off your eyes (optionally mascara, such as shadows or colored eyeliner), you should not rub your eyelids with cotton pads. This, by the way, is not worth doing even for those who have natural eyelashes. You just need to apply a little micellar water to the skin of the eyes, allow it to soak for 1-2 minutes, and then carefully remove the dissolved “decoration” with a cotton pad. If just rubbing, eyelashes will be injured very quickly.
- You need to comb the eyelashes, but from the middle to the tip, without touching the roots. As noted above, a clean mascara brush is suitable for this, but you can purchase a special silicone brush. It is needed for daily eyelash styling. So the hairs will remain thick and lush for longer.
- Going to the pool, swimming and diving in chlorinated water means shortening the wear of extended eyelashes. Here you have to give up something in any case.
- If you really want to apply mascara (although it is not recommended to do it when building), do not apply it directly from the roots. Only from the middle of the cilia, and only in one layer - otherwise the load on the hairs will be excessive.
- Contact with fats should be completely eliminated.. Oils for eyelashes and eyebrows are extremely useful, but not in case of extension. The glue with which the master fixes artificial fibers is very afraid of any oil structures. Therefore, for example, it is impossible to use gel for washing. Water based products are the right choice.
- Self-decoration of eyelashes can ruin everything that the master worked on for 2-3 hours. If you want to stick rhinestones, then you need to go to a specialist. He will make eyelashes even with rhinestones, even with colored feathers - and it will be organically and technologically competent. Any initiative is fraught with trauma to the ciliary row (and sometimes the skin).
- Sleep on the stomach will have to be abandoned. It often leads to the fact that it becomes more convenient for a person to bury his face in a pillow. As a result, eyelashes may remain on the same pillow. Before time, their own ones begin to fall out, and with them increased ones.Sleeping in the pillow also leads to premature wrinkles.
Before resorting to building, you should improve your own eyelashes.
Oil therapy is optimal for this. Two to three weeks of using special makeup products will strengthen natural hairs, and how strong artificial eyelashes will last for centuries depends on their strength.
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