Eyelash Extensions Guide

Classic, Hybrid, Russian Volume, And Mega Volume

Classic Eyelash Extensions

Ratio: 1:1Common diameters: 0.15 mm, 0.18 mm, and 0.20 mm

Classic eyelash extensions are perfect for everyday wear because they look natural and aren’t overly dramatic or distracting.

If you already have a lot of lashes but just need more length, classic lashes can help. They can also replace regular mascara.

For each natural eyelash you have, one false eyelash is applied. Because of this 1:1 ratio, they are thicker than the ones used for volume.

Hybrid Eyelash Extensions

Ratio: 1:2 to 1:10Common diameters: 0.06mm & 0.07mm

Hybrid eyelash extensions combine classic and volume techniques into one. This type of lash extension is helpful if you have sparse lashes and need extra volume to fill in the gaps. It provides the length of classic lashes with the volume of volume lashes.

The extensions are more texturized and more dense in hybrid lashes vs classic lashes. However, they have a less uniform look than volume extensions.

Hybrid extensions include 30% classic lash extensions and 70% volume lash extensions. The ratio for volume lashes is between 1:2 and 1:10.

Volume Eyelash Extensions

Ratio: up to 6:1Common diameters: 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm

Volume lashes are all about creating lush, full lashes. While they don’t increase the length as much as classic lashes, they work great for creating a fuller look if you have sparse lashes.

These are dramatic out-on-the-town or I’ve-got-a-hot-date lashes. If you don’t normally have sparse lashes, they may be a bit much for an everyday look.

At 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm, the diameter is smaller than classic lashes because the volume comes from lash quantity. The lash artist will place 2-6 volume lash extensions on top of each natural lash for a ratio of up to 6:1. You’ll hear them called 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d, or 6d extensions based on the number of lashes.