QA

Question: How To Make Your Own Fans

Can you pre make your own lash fans?

Heat-bonded pre-made fans can help lash artists of all skill and experience levels add depth, length, drama and curl to a client’s natural lashes — all without the bulk of additional adhesive. These pre-made fans are just as safe as volume fans made by hand, which is why we only offer this style.

What are handmade fans?

Handmade, also known as “pro-made” fans are created by the lash artist without the use of machinery. These are often made in real time during the appointment. Pre-made fans, just as the name implies, are created by the manufacturer and delivered to the artist ready to be dipped and placed on a client’s lash.

Why do my lash fans fall apart?

If the fans fall apart very often, perhaps you don’t press enough or press the tweezer too strong. Your tweezer is dirty. Residues of adhesive and another “garbage” can gather on the foot of a tweezer. You immerse the fan in lash adhesive too deep.

Why do my lash fans keep closing?

If you get too much glue – it’ll go up your fan and close it up. 2. With a slower drying glue – there’s a risk that it won’t dry up quick enough to keep the lashes in place and by the time it’s dried – they’re already closed up.

How many lashes should a sound fan have?

Since only one lash extension is applied to each natural lash, the appropriate diameter can be higher than the thinner diameters of lash extensions used in volume lashing. Since volume lashes contain 2 to 10 lashes per fan, you want to use lashes with much smaller diameters.

What are handmade Russian lashes?

Handmade Russian Volume is thin individual lashes that the artist fans on the spot before gluing to your natural eyelashes. Handmade Russian Volume is lightweight, fluffy, thinner at the base and wraps around the natural lash, unlike pre-made fans that have a thicker heavier base and lays across the natural lash.

What are premade fans lashes?

Premade volume fans, aka pro-made lashes, are volume fans that are produced by an eyelash extension supplier in advance and delivered to the artist ready to be dipped and placed on a client’s lash. They attach to the natural lash in the same way that a classic or semi-permanent volume lash does.

Can you make fans with .15 lashes?

When using this diameter use 6-15 eyelashes per fan. Because . 03 are so thin you will need many of them to create a noticeable fan. These can be the hardest to work with, so if you are just starting volume we do not recommend them.

How do I add volume to my eyelashes?

Use a gentle eye makeup remover and it will not only be better for your eyes, it will be kinder to your lashes too. Boost the growth. Increase the volume. Stick-on fakes or falsies. Try magnetic eyelashes. Get eyelash extensions. Draw the line. Coat up with mascara. Add some curls.

What is lash crystallization?

Professionally made fans imply that a professional lash artist crystallized their fans prior to the service. This is done by a lash professionals in an attempt to save on application time.

How long do premade fans last?

This prevents the adhesive from wrapping around the extensions and the natural lash which creates a secure attachment. Premade fans can only lay on top of the natural lash and will eventually pop off. A client will be lucky to go two weeks without having to get a fill.

How do you store eyelash extensions?

How to Store Eyelash Extension Adhesive for Maximum Freshness Avoid very high temperatures. If you can, avoid ordering adhesive in the very hot months over Summer. Store in the refrigerator. Allow to return to room temperature before opening. Store in an airtight container. Discard after 4 weeks.

What lashes to use for fans?

If you’re as big a fan of them as we are, we recommend Mink lash extensions in 0.03, 0.05, and 0.07 sizes.

How many 0.05 lashes are in a fan?

Each mega volume fan uses 6 to 16 false lashes with diameters between 0.03 to 0.05 mm while a volume fan will use 2 to 5 false lashes with diameters between 0.05 to 0.07 mm.

How many eye fans does an eyelash have?

On average, to achieve a natural look with 3D lashes, 40 fans per eye will suffice. And for a voluminous and glamorous look +85 fans per eye will be required.

How many lashes should I get?

On average, people can have anywhere between 90 to 150 lashes per eye on the upper lid and between 70 and 80 smaller lashes on the lower lash line.

How many fans does a hybrid eyelash have?

In a hybrid lash set, two diameters of extensions are mixed together. For example, 0.05 volume fans are combined with 0.15 ellipse flat or classic lashes. The diameter, length and curl can be customized to achieve the client’s desired outcome or accommodate their natural lashes.

What are hybrid lashes?

Hybrid lashes are extensions that combine classic and volume fan eyelash sets. The look of hybrid eyelashes is natural with some added drama. The aftercare for hybrid lash sets is similar to other types of extensions.