how to make a fan with individual lashes
Aug 01, 2026
For eyelash technicians, individual classic lashes are the most cost-effective and versatile basic eyelash , Unlike pre-made blooming lashes, these lashes have loose roots and smooth feeling, allowing for free extraction and manual pinching blooming. They can be used for natural single extensions or professionally created into even, full fan-shaped blooms, suitable for most clients' eye shape and demands.
Features of classic individual lash extension :
1.High cost-performance and minimal waste:
The single classic eyelash ensures an ample supply of lashes; artists can pick up lash quantity according to their need , 1d, 2d ,3d, 4d, 5d.... eliminates the waste , significantly reducing consumable costs for salons-ideal for high-volume daily use.
2. Versatile styling:
Easily create fans of various dimensions (2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, etc.). Suitable for everything from natural, "no-makeup" look individual applications to voluminous, trendy "blooming" styles, making them perfect for any occasion-whether for light or heavy makeup, daily wear, or weddings.
3. Secure bond and excellent fit and long lasting:
The individual lash bases are round and thin; once fanned, the roots bond neatly without splitting or uneven layering. They adhere seamlessly to natural lashes with even weight distribution, ensuring durability without causing irritation, heaviness, or poking.
Complete step-by-step guide to the standard technique for creating fans with individual lashes :
Step 1: Precision Pickup and Quantity Control
Select the number of lashes based on the desired style: 2–3 lashes for a natural look, 4 lashes for a standard full look, and 5 lashes for a voluminous look. When picking up the lashes, position the tweezers 1mm from the base and grasp them steadily and vertically using gentle, even pressure; avoid pulling or tilting the lashes to ensure the bases remain neat and the lengths uniform.
Step 2: Secure and Arrange the Lash Clusters
Neatly place the selected individual lashes onto the adhesive strip, aligning the bases. The adhesive strip lightly secures the roots, preventing the clusters from sliding or scattering during the application process; or you can use pinching method by your fingers.
Step 3: Targeted Pressing and Shaping
Hold curved tweezers and position the tips 3mm above the base of the lash cluster. Keeping the tweezers level and perpendicular, gently push inward while applying light, steady pressure from side to side. Allow the individual lashes to fan out naturally and evenly, creating a symmetrical, full, and rounded fan shape.
Key control of applied force: insufficient force prevents the pattern from opening fully, resulting in a overly compact structure; excessive force causes the bases of the lash roots to cross, the lash tips to bend, and the lash flower to collapse.
Step 4: Lift, Set, and get the lash fan
Once the lash fan is created, maintain a firm grip on the base of the lash cluster with your tweezers and lift it steadily and vertically upwards. Perform this movement slowly and at a constant speed to prevent the fan from losing its shape or falling apart due to sudden pulling.
Step 5:Dip glue
Once the lash fan is shaped, dip the base of the lashes vertically into the drop of adhesive, ensuring the coating height is between 1 mm and 1.5 mm; the base should be fully coated without excess glue, dripping, or beads. After dipping, lightly wipe the base against the rim of the adhesive bottle to remove excess glue, preventing issues such as clumping with natural lashes or eye irritation caused by too much adhesive, or a weak bond caused by too little.
Align the base of the pre-fanned lash cluster with the natural lash, positioning it precisely 0.5–1 mm from the eyelid margin; gently press and hold for 3–5 seconds to allow the adhesive dry.
Then repeat this operation until the full set finished .