Lash mapping - What Is It And What Does It Involve?

Eyelash mapping - what exactly is it?

An eyelash map is, in the simplest terms, a diagram of eyelash extensions, which indicates which lashes to choose and apply on a given segment of natural lashes. Such a map is intended to make it easier for the lash stylist to create specific lash looks, and also maintain the symmetry of the client's eyes. In addition, eyelash mapping can help reduce the procedure work time. It takes less than a minute and translates into the entire service. You don't have to waste precious moments thinking about the next steps of your treatment and reach directly for what the eyelash map indicates.

Eyelash mapping - who is it for?

Eyelash mapping will be useful for both new and advanced lash stylists. It will certainly be a good choice for beginners as they get to learn to create specific lash styles and absorb all the information better, especially in terms of thickness, length, and curl and their chosen lash extension methods.

Advanced lash artists can also confidently use it to make their job easier and faster. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this as lash mapping can significantly increase productivity. That's why it's a good idea to learn eyelash mapping and start using it.

How to perform eyelash mapping?

The whole process is quite easy. When prepping your client for eyelash extensions, you always need to remember one of the most important steps - to separate the lower eyelashes from the upper ones, so that they do not interfere with the false lash application. You can do it using special pads (usually hydrogel or made of special lint-free material). Place them on the lower eyelid, separating the lower eyelashes, and start applying your extensions. If you decide to create an eyelash map, this is the right moment.

Reach for a pen or a thin marker and draw dots on the pad indicating what length of false eyelashes you want to use. Draw long lines, which are extensions of the natural lashes. In this way, we divide the lashes into segments, marking them with numbers corresponding to the lash lengths. This is how we know which lashes to reach for during the extension procedure. That's it! Eyelash mapping is not demanding or time-consuming and can be incredibly helpful.

What should you pay attention to when creating your eyelash map?

Remember that practice makes perfect. Lash mapping is not difficult and with time, every lash stylist develops her own method, but for it to be correct, it is worth paying attention to a few important factors:

• Measure the length of both eyes properly. Remember that both eyes are not always the same, so to maintain the symmetry of the lashes, you need to keep this in mind.
• Also, remember to create a lash map when your client is sitting or standing. When she's lying down, her body is affected by gravity, causing the eyelid to align differently.
• You can also mark the map on the eyelid using small dots. It's worth doing this, because while applying false eyelashes, you often stretch the eyelid, changing its shape. The dots give you more control over the process.