How Wide Is The 'Perfect' Lash Fan?

How Wide Should Lash Fans For Volume Lashes Be?

Wide fan, narrow fan, thin base, flat base. There is no correct answer when it comes to Volume lashes; 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 with your client and discuss the density and volume they desire, and the 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 too short, as this will mean a small attachment to the natural lash and compromise your client's retention.

A Narrow Fan will make the lash set look thicker, denser and more uniform and is perfect for creating that spotless top line. When creating a narrow lash fan, be careful not to make the stem too long, as this will close your fan and end up making your work look messy and uneven.

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, making this a flexible technique when it comes to attachment. A flat-based fan will create a darker impression along the lash line but can only be placed 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 Lash Artists 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.

So there you have it, some of our top tips on how to handcraft volume lash fans. The ideal width of those lash extension fans is up to you and your client. Mastering Volume lashes can be a process within itself, but once this technique is in your repertoire, you're bound to expand on your clientele and services. If you're interested in developing your lash skills further, explore our eyelash extension training courses to find a suitable next step.