What thickness of eyelashes to choose for extensions?

Having a charming look is the dream of any girl. If, until recently, eyelashes could be made voluminous, thick and lush only with the help of special mascaras, then today there is a unique opportunity to grow them. To make the cilia look natural after this procedure, you should not only choose the right working material, but also take into account the bend, length and thickness of the hairs.

Eyelash extension is very popular among modern fashionistas, because it allows you to originally complement the everyday look and create a festive make-up. This process begins with a visual assessment of the condition of natural cilia, after which the optimal thickness of the hairs for the extension is determined by the leshmaker. The diameter of the cilia must be selected correctly, since the result of the build-up directly depends on this indicator. To get the most natural look of eyelashes, experts recommend using 0.15 mm thick hairs.

Thicker hairs are usually chosen to create additional volume, they are used on strong natural eyelashes. For weak natural cilia, you can not use thick artificial hairs, as they can harm their health and lead to breakage. The sensation of comfort will also depend on the selected thickness of the hairs.

In the female image, the expressiveness of the eyes plays a huge role.To emphasize the look, to make it more mysterious, open, it is enough to take advantage of eyelash extensions. They are presented on the market in a huge assortment. The most popular types include eyelashes:

• sable - their thickness is from 0.15 to 0.25 mm;
• mink - from 0.12 to 0.15 mm;
• silk - no more than 0.1 mm.

To select the appropriate type of cilia, a special table is used, which indicates the type of hairs, their length, thickness and recommendations for building, frequency of correction.

This type of eyelash includes artificial hairs with a diameter of 0.03 to 0.07 mm, some manufacturers produce ultra-thin eyelashes with a thickness of 0.085 mm. They are characterized by a plastic, light texture and allow you to create the most natural look. Such eyelashes can be used both with classic extensions, and to create additional volume. Ultrathin cilia come in three varieties:

• 0.03 mm - used to create the effect of makeup eyelashes;
• 0.05 mm - recommended for those girls whose natural hairs grow with a gap of 0.10 mm from each other and are very weak;
• 0.07 mm - outwardly difficult to distinguish from natural hairs, as they have an identical structure with them.

Despite the minimum diameter, such eyelashes with proper extension can significantly transform the appearance of beauties, as they visually increase the volume of existing hairs. In case of classical extension, one artificial cilia is attached to one natural cilia.

The diameter of the hairs in this species can vary from 0.1 to 0.15 mm. Thin cilia are very soft and elastic, therefore they are in no way inferior to natural ones. They are great for owners of rare and thin eyelashes. To create an everyday look, it is best to grow hairs with a thickness of 0.12 mm. This will achieve the effect of the failed eyes.

The thickness of such cilia is from 0.18 to 0.2 mm. Unlike the previous species, thick hairs are characterized by the saturation of the shade and increased stiffness. They are usually extended along the edges of the eyelids in order to make the eyes more expressive. Many ladies choose thick eyelashes to create a two-dimensional lift. They can not be used by girls whose natural eyelashes are thin and rare, since it can harm their health.

This type includes all artificial hairs with a thickness of up to 0.3 mm. They are considered an excellent choice when creating a festive look and are not intended for long-term wear. If such cilia are in front of the eyes for a long time, then they will begin to cause discomfort and become tangled, contributing to the loss of natural hairs, regardless of their condition.

When building artificial eyelashes, the diameter and length of the hairs is selected by the leshmaker, taking into account the work technique and the individual characteristics of the girl’s appearance. The most popular are several sizes of artificial hairs.

• 7 mm. These are short cilia, they are used for classic building, the task of which is to increase the volume of natural hairs. With this type of extension, the master places the hairs near the inner corner of the eyelid and gradually brings them closer to the outside. A special effect with such a length of cilia cannot be achieved. They can be chosen when creating an everyday image that does not require special expressiveness.
• 10 mm. This length of hairs is considered universal, since it fits any eye section and is used in all types of extensions.
• 12 mm. Cilia of this length are usually chosen to create an everyday look in which the emphasis is on the eyes. Such hairs are suitable for extension with a squirrel effect.They are fixed near the outer corner, and in other places cilia 10 mm long are growing.
• 14 mm This length is recommended for owners of natural long cilia. Usually, such hairs are chosen by the master to create an evening look. If you properly grow hairs, then you can get a fox effect, giving the girl a charming look. It is undesirable to apply hairs of this length on light and short natural cilia.
• 15 mm Great for theme parties and photo shoots. These are the longest cilia, which are chosen for extension in order to obtain puppet and beam effects. The hairs are attached to a weak glue, because they need to be removed immediately after the event.

There are also types of extensions, in which hairs of different lengths are used. They are alternated throughout the eyelid, depending on the desired effect. Despite the fact that long cilia look great, girls are still advised to choose the average length (it is perfect for classics).

Today, the market is represented by a huge assortment of artificial cilia, which can be increased both in beauty salons and at home. Manufacturers produce eyelashes that differ in length, curvature and thickness. Therefore, before choosing one or another type, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the material, the technique of building (ciliary, bundle) and personal preferences. Only professionals can choose the right hairs for extensions. Novice masters should pay attention to the recommendations of specialists.

• Before choosing a working material, you need to study the condition of natural eyelashes, their plasticity, porosity and degree of curvature. The optimal length of the hairs is 12 mm, the running thickness is from 0.1 to 0.15 mm. If you choose hairs longer and thicker, then natural eyelashes can suffer from extensions.
• Separately, it is necessary to clarify the type of adhesive composition that will be used when building. It should not cause allergic reactions, while firmly fixing artificial hairs.
• When creating evening images, you need to select cilia, on which you can additionally stick colored feathers, rhinestones and stones. This also applies to the choice of colors.

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