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audience has been warmly felt.
Ok, so earlier this week a friend of mine asked me a question and it was, what is the
difference between synthetic eyelashes and the mink eyelashes? So I thought why not I talk about eyelash
extensions and about the difference between silk, synthetic (also known as
‘acrylic’), mink and volume eyelash extensions on my blog.
Here’s a little rundown on each types, 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.
While they come in a wide variety of thicknesses and curls, and
can be applied to look very natural, these are most popular with ladies wanting
a more dramatic and made-up look. They hold their curl extremely well due to
their firmness.
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.
They are most suitable for those with healthy, dense lashes of
their own, and are generally favoured by younger clients. However because they
are heavier in weight than silk or mink eyelash extensions, for many people
they are not a great option –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.
They can be made to look very natural or very glamorous, but
sometimes quite as dense/thick as the synthetic lashes. 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
too.
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 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:
Faux-mink lashes, are man-made fibres, designed to imitate real mink fur. They
are very fine, soft and silky, just like real fur. However, they have been
improved, in that if you wet them, they won’t lose their curl. When wet, real
mink fur lashes become straight and wispy and you often need to use a curler to
curl them back up.
Faux-mink lashes are becoming very popular because they are so
light and fine, they feel exactly like your own lashes. 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. Because they are so light, they don’t tend to drop or twist, even
after many weeks of wear. Because they are so fine, the surface-area-ratio
between your own lash and the extension is much closer to 1:1 (with synthetic
it can be 1:2 or even higher) so they last longer.
One downside is that even with a lot of volume, they are still
beautifully natural and fluffy looking, so those that want a really
glamorous/made up “Kardashian” look are better off going for synthetic lashes
which give even more volume.
