There are so many eyelash extension effects: classic, round, squirrel, doll… Your work as a lash artist is to make the right choice for your client!

It would be a mistake to think that all Asian girls usually have similar eyes and a certain effect would suit all of them. However, Asian ethnicities have differences in appearance, including eye shape and size. In this article we will prove to you that eyelash extensions are absolutely for everyone! You can make them work for any eye shape as long as you have the knowledge to pull it off.

Hooded eyelids

It is not a surprise that Asian girls usually ( but not always) have hooded lids, which makes it necessary to take a different approach when applying lashes.

A monolid is an eyelid shape that doesn't have a crease beneath the brow area. This type of eye can create challenges when it comes to applying makeup, or in our case, when applying lash extensions.

Although monolids are typically associated with Asian girls, double eyelids are actually more common than you may think. Double eyelids are characterized by a crease that monolids don't typically have. They have a subtle crease that "doubles over" the eyelid, causing a lining on the eyelid. In East and Southeast Asian women, about half are born without an eyelid crease, while the other half have double eyelids.

How to open up hooded eyes? We recommend using D or L curls and place the longest lengths in the middle of the eye, and use +3mm longer lashes. Eyelashes that fan out to the corners rather than straight up in the middle of the eye tend to create a more dramatic look for hooded eyes and sometimes make them look smaller.

Epicanthic fold

An epicanthic fold is a skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner of the eye.

If a client has mongoloid folds, it will be trickier to work on the inner corner lashes, because the lashes hide into the fold.

Instead of pulling the inner corner vertically with the tape, pull it along the lashline to lift the fold up more effectively. If you are pulling the inner corner lid from too far away, the taping will open your client's eye, so work closely along the lash line.

Asian Eye Shapes

As we mentioned before, different eye shapes require different lash placement. Here are some of the most common eye shapes for Asian eyes:

Many Asian clients who do not have almond eyes are hoping to make their eyes look more like. Eyelash extensions can make their dreams come true! For an almond eye shape, natural lash extensions look the best. This lash extension effect maximizes the natural beauty of the eyes without changing their shape. Therefore, it looks very natural with any type of appearance, replacing daily makeup.

The Phoenix Eye is slightly upturned with a medium eyelid crease that brings out the pupils and whites of the eye. Phoenix eyes are a bit elongated and go well with natural or doll eye extensions.

Round eyes are more circular. Because these eyes look bigger. Be careful not to add too much drama, as those with round eyes can end up looking surprised. Cat-eye extensions are a good choice for this type.

You may face this type of eye shape with older clients, as the outer eye area sometimes begins to sag. You shouldn't choose an extremely dramatic look as it will only emphasize the triangular shape. Instead, go for a natural lash extension and enhance the current shape of the eye.

With downturned eyes, the outer corners sit lower than the inner corners. For these clients, avoid cat eye styling, as length concentrated toward the outer corners can actually highlight the downturn. As a result, your client may look sad or sleepy. The length concentrated toward the center of the eye will help to lift it up. This will open up and lift the appearance of the outer corners of the eye. You can also use the reverse squirrel effect in some cases.

The opposite of the downturned eye, this eye shape has outer corners that are tilted up. The wrong eyelash extensions can give upturned eyes a flat appearance. Eyelash styles that are longer towards the outer corners will complement the natural shape of the eye but might make the eyes look smaller. Dolly effect will help with that.

Huge monolids make the eyes look smaller. There is also not a visible eyelid crease. An open eye set of extensions can make the eyes look bigger. Give more volume and length to open up the eyes.

Always remember to be tactful and polite when doing consultations and listen to your client's preferences to understand the result that they are going for. With an understanding of how to serve your clients regardless of ethnicity, you will be able to help make lash dreams come true!

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