Lash Blog — lash techs
How Long Do Lash Extensions Last? Lash Cycles, Refills and Retention Explained
Lash extensions stay on until the natural lash they are glued to sheds, so most people book a fill every 2 to 3 weeks. Learn the eyelash growth cycle, what affects retention, how our 40% refill rule works, and how lash techs can improve retention.
Lash Map Guide: How to Read and Create a Lash Map for Every Eye Shape
A complete lash map guide for lash techs and students: how to read a lash map, how to build one step by step, five example maps with exact lengths, maps that suit 10 eye shapes including hooded eyes, and the mapping mistakes to avoid.
Lash Curl Chart: C vs CC vs D vs L Curls, Plus Lash Thickness and Length Guide
Our lash curl chart explains what J, B, C, CC, D, DD, L and L+ curls do and how to choose one, then covers lash thickness from 0.03 to 0.20 mm, lash length, how to read a tray label and how to combine all three, using our own tray specs as worked examples.
Do Lash Extensions Ruin Your Lashes? What the Research Says About Damage and Safety
Lash extensions don't have to ruin your natural lashes, but research documents real risks, from lash loss caused by pulling to eye irritation and infection. Learn what causes damage, the signs of a bad set, whether lashes grow back and how to protect them.
Wet Set Lashes: What the Wet Look Is, How It's Made and Who It Suits
Wet set lashes explained: how lash techs build the wet look with closed fans, wet set vs wispy vs hybrid, the hybrid and volume versions, who the style suits, refills and aftercare, how to ask for one, and a section for lash techs on building a wet set.