Today, One of the questions ladies regularly asked is about the difference between silk, synthetic (also known as ‘acrylic’), mink and volume eyelash extensions.

Using all three of these materials, we’re very familiar with the difference, pros and cons of different kinds, and why you might choose one over the others.

Here’s a little rundown on each type, the pros and cons, and who they are most suitable for, to help you choose your next set of lash extensions!


Synthetic eyelash extensions: These are made from a polished, acrylic material and are the firmest/sturdiest of all. In appearance, they are a little shinier or glossier than the mink or synthetic, and when applied quite thickly, more dramatic.

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Features:

Advantage:

  • Theyare popular with ladies wanting a more dramatic and made-up look.
  • They are most suitable for those with healthy, dense lashes of their own, and are generally favoured by younger clients.

Disadvantage:

  • Some people don’t find them as ‘soft’or ‘natural’ looking than silk or mink eyelash extensions, and while they last a long time, the thickest type (we use a maximum of 0.20 mm in width) don’t have quite as good staying power as the silk and definitely not the mink.
  • Because they are heavier in weight than silk or mink eyelash extensions, for many people they are not a great option.

Suggerstions:

Personally I feel that silk or mink are the only types of extensions that should be worn long-term, to cause no thinning of natural lashes. We still offer synthetic simply because it’s what some clients want. And on some, with very thick natural lashes, it can look simply fantastic.


Silk eyelash extensions: These are the mid-weight type of lash extensions, and are finer and more flexible than the synthetic type. Because they are softer and more porous, they tend to hold on slightly longer than the synthetic ones.

Features:

Advantage:

  • They can be made to look very natural or very glamorous,
  • Because they are lighter weight, they are often a much better option for your lashes if your own ones are weak or fine.
  • They definitely last longer than synthetic lashes .

Disadvantage:

Sometimes quite as dense/thick as the synthetic lashes.

Suggerstions:

Like synthetic lashes, silk come in a variety of curls and lengths, though are a better option for a more natural look, as the curl is not generally as uniform or as ‘plasticky’ as synthetic lashes.

Glamour sets of silk lashes are one of the most popular options for brides, who are looking for lashes that are full and long yet still natural looking.


Faux-mink lash extensions: At Lady Lash, we’re against animal cruelty, which we why we do not and never will use real mink fur for lash extensions (more on this in a later post). We use faux-mink lashes, which are man-made fibres, designed to imitate real mink fur.

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Features:

Advantage:

  • They are very fine, soft and silky, just like real fur.
  • They have been improved, in that if you wet them, they won’t lose their curl.
  • They are also shinier in texture than the silk lashes, giving the lashes a glossy look.
  • They are (with proper care!) very long lasting, and are great if your own lashes are fine and weak.

Disadvantage:

It takes a longer time (around 1.5-2 hours) to apply a set of mink lashes .


Volume Eyelash Extensions – NEW

Applied using silk or mink only eyelash extensions

Designed to provide as much volume as possible, but in a way that does not overload or damage the natural lashes, this new technique promising the most stunning results.

Volume 3D eyelashes are superfine and incredibly light, meaning that 2-6 lashes can be applied per natural lash to create volume on any type of eyelash. They last longer than classic eyelash extensions due to their light weight and the amount applied.

 

 

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