Eyelashes are one of the most underrated aesthetic components of your face. Besides their functional role, they play a massive role in how your eyes are cosmetically perceived by others. The thickness, style, curl, and length of your eyelashes can make a dramatic difference.
However, most people don’t really know exactly which style of lashes they need. Dr. Egrari and his team of certified aestheticians examine your eyes, discuss your cosmetic goals, and help you determine the ideal lash extensions treatment for your specific needs.
Types of Eyelash Extensions
Classic Eyelash Extensions
Classic lash extensions are simple and natural-looking extensions applied on a 1:1 ratio, i.e., one extension is attached on one strategically-isolated lash, producing a subtle yet beautiful enhancement. The diameter of classic lash extensions usually ranges from 0.15 to 0.20, but they’re available in various styles. Since each extension is applied to an individually-chosen lash, the entire procedure takes around 2 hours.
You should consider Classic Lash Extensions if:
- You already have a full set of natural lashes
- You want to add length and volume to your lashes
- You don’t want the extensions to be evident
Volume Eyelash Extensions
Volume lash extensions aren’t subtle or understated; instead, they’re meant to add volume and glamour to your appearance. Invented recently by Russian technicians, volume lash extensions add a fan of extensions to each natural lash. Instead of a 1:1 ration, volume lash extensions maintain something between a 1:3 to 1:5 ratio, multiplying your lashes' overall volume by 3x to 5x. The number of lashes in each fan is defined as 2D, 3D, 5D, etc. — a 3D extension would follow a 1:3 ration, while a 5D extension would follow a 1:5 ratio. (You can also get extensions with higher ratios, but they’ll likely look incredibly false. We like to help our clients achieve naturally accented beauty.)
You should consider volume lash extensions if:
- You have thin or sparse eyelashes
- You want to make up for the gaps between your natural lashes
- You want a more dramatic look
Hybrid Eyelash Extensions
Hybrid lash extensions, as the name suggests, is a combination of both classic lash extensions and volume lash extensions. Depending on your cosmetic goals, the aesthetician will apply some classic lashes in a 1:1 ratio, and apply other volume lash extensions in a 1:2, 1:3, or 1:5 ratio. The result looks natural yet dramatic, and it can be modified according to your specific cosmetic expectations.
You should consider hybrid lash extensions if:
- You want to create a textured appearance
- You don’t want complete uniformity
- You want extensions that counterbalance your naturally uneven lashes
- You want a natural yet dramatic look
Brow Waxing
Brow waxing is the ideal method to shape and contour your eyebrows for a clean and natural look. Our aestheticians use comfortable wax products suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive skins. Brow waxing produces quicker, more comfortable, and sharper results than other forms of brow shaping, such as threading, tweezing, and microblading.
Brow + Lash Tinting
Brow + Lash Tinting is a procedure wherein dye is directly brushed onto your eyelashes and eyebrows to darken their shade. Brow and lash tinting produce far more natural results than brow pencils, and the results last for around a month. We use the safest dyes to tint and darken your eyebrows and lashes to produce dramatic results without complications or side effects.
Meet Sammi Doa, or resident eyelash specialist
Meet Sammi Doa — she joins the Egrari team as a certified surgical technologist. Sammi is Dr. Egrari’s trusted right-hand in the operating room during surgical procedures. She has also been a certified esthetician for the past three years. Sammi was born in Hong Kong, but moved to the United States when she was just twelve. She speaks fluent Cantonese, and, in her time away from work, she enjoys weight training, yoga, and taking her dog Oreo to the park.
© Sepehr Egrari MD FACS PC. All rights reserved.