When I lash a client who wears glasses, the main things I consider are the length, curl and style of the eyelash extensions.

This is important so that the extensions don’t touch the lenses of the glasses which could make them to fallout faster.

In this guide, I’ll share my consultation tips with my clients.

Use Short Lengths

To avoid the extensions rubbing against the lenses, it’s best to opt for shorter lengths. As a rule of thumb, the natural lash should be extended by 1 to 2 mm for people who wear glasses.

Don’t forget that an extension is never attached directly at the base of the natural lash!

That would glue it to the eyelid which is a big no-no.

Instead, I always leave a 1 mm gap from the base of the natural lash.

Let’s do one example to illustrate this:

• Natural lash length: 9 mm.
• Positioning of glasses on nose bridge: low bridge.

In this case, I would suggest extending the natural lash by 2 mm, assuming the extensions clear the glasses when the client blinks due to low positioning on the nose bridge.

Therefore, to go from a length of 9 mm to 11 mm, I need a 10 mm long extension. Remember, we must keep a 1 mm gap at the base of the natural lash.

If the client’s frame is higher on the nose, I might only use an 9 mm extension.

Make sure to check out our popular Matte Lash Trays with lengths ranging from 6 to 15 mm.

Strong Curls Are Your Friend

Choosing the right curl plays a big role in crafting a lash set for clients who wear glasses.

The more pronounced the curl, the less likely it is that the extensions will touch the lenses.

Therefore, there’s an inverse relationship between curls and lengths.

If you choose a stronger curl, you can get away with longer extensions.

In my experience, C or D curls are an excellent starting point.

As you can see in this image, the lady on the left is using J curls while the lady on the right is using U curls which are much stronger curls.

The result?

A more open-eyed look with eyelashes that can freely blink without interference 🙂

Get the Right Style

Natural lashes in the middle of the eye are longer than those in the corners. They are also more likely to hit the lenses because of the angle they are in.

For those reasons, cat-eye lash maps are generally an excellent choice for clients with glasses.

You can use shorter lengths for the middle portion of the eye and longer lengths for the outer corner.

Bring Your Glasses

Make sure to bring your glasses with you on the day of your lash appointment.

That way, your stylist will be able to judge the distance between your eyelashes and the lenses to customize a perfect look for you.

If you forget them, it can be guesstimated but it’ll never be as accurate.

Why We Care

I love creating the perfect lash look that combines aesthetics and practicality for my clients.

That’s why individual lash extensions are so great.

You’re not bound by the “one-size-fits-all” approach and can customize your mapping to fit every situation like this one.

— Asako

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