If your natural lashes are pointing down, a D or L curl should work just fine. In general, LD, L and L+ curls tend to be the most flattering for hooded eyes. To achieve a voluminous style, we recommend our Yegi Mink (vegan) eyelashes with a thickness of 0.05. The best eyelash extension curls for hooded eyes are M, L and L+ curls. Any eyelash extension that has such curls will suit people with hooded eyes.
Eyelash extensions with those three curls have a straight base followed by a beautiful curl from the middle of the tip. Guide to eyelash extensions for monolipid and hooded eyes The shape of the eyes plays an important role in eyelash extension techniques, and this is particularly true for customers with monolipid and hooded eyes. When talking to Nimbueva, it's clear that applying eyelash extensions is a combination of art and science. Each look is highly personalized for each client, but there are some commonalities that she has noticed over the years.
The second group, he explains, is just the opposite. Anecdotally, Nimbueva points out that she has noticed that allergic sensitivities and reactions (especially to cyanoacrylate, the main ingredient in eyelash glue) are less common among her Asian customers. As the eyelash extension industry is not regulated, Nimbueva warns that the same type of false eyelashes produced by different manufacturers may vary. If you're looking for a specific look, it's best to consult your eyelash specialist.
To achieve a natural effect, Nimbueva mainly relies on three types of eyelash extensions. For customers with open eyes looking for a more dramatic effect (and a lot of volume), CC and D curls tend to offer the best results. Meanwhile, people with downward-facing eyelashes benefit from L+ curl extensions because they have “a longer leg and an extreme curl that goes up,” he says. But that doesn't mean they're for everyone.
L+ eyelashes can feel heavy and twisted as they grow. To avoid weighing down natural eyelashes, Nimbueva prefers very thin eyelash extensions, those with a thickness of 0.03 millimeters. These eyelashes, especially those that curl in CC, create a “very natural, subdued and feathery look,” she shares. Your favorite L+ curly eyelashes are just a fraction thicker, at 0.05 millimeters.
By way of perspective, most beauty salons in the U.S. The U.S. uses extensions that range from 0.10 to 0.15 millimeters. Elite professionals tend to prefer ultra-light eyelashes to create more volume without weight, although you'll pay a little more for the service.
Regardless of the shape of your eyes and the type of eyelashes, it's important to find a professional who has extensive training to treat clients with similar needs. Nimbueva says that any accredited eyelash artist will ask you about your goals and ideas during your consultation. In his experience, clients are extremely loyal once they find an eyelash professional who truly understands their anatomy and unique goals. Then she can't stop looking in the mirror, which gives her a boost of self-confidence.
C-shaped eyelashes are also ideal for hooded eyes, as you need a light curl so they don't look like they're curling up on the hooded eyelid. This would seem very unnatural and would be uncomfortable for the customer. L-curls have a flat, straight base that provides a good connection between natural eyelashes and eyelash extensions.
