A type of eyelash extension known as hybrid lash extensions combines the traditional and volume lash extension processes. Here is an explanation of each technique and how hybrid lash extensions combine them:
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- Traditional lash extensions: One individual eyelash extension is traditionally adhered to one natural eyelash while applying lash extensions. As it lengthens and thickens your natural lashes, this approach gives you a more subtle and natural appearance.
- Volume Lash Extensions: With volume lash extensions, on the other hand, a single natural lash is covered in “fans” of several thinner lash extensions, typically 2 to 6. Using this technique, you may add a lot of volume and get a fuller, more dramatic effect.
Hybrid lash extensions include:
Hybrid techniques for applying eyelashes incorporate features of both traditional and volume methods.
For a more subtle and natural look, they often start by adding classic extensions to part of your natural lashes, and then add volume fans to other lashes to give them more thickness and volume.
This combination enables a customized look that is less intense than a full set of volume lashes yet more dramatic than traditional extensions.
How to maintain a hybrid lash extension
Customers should avoid getting their Hybrid lash extensions wet for the first 48 hours following their lash treatment since the lash adhesive needs time to set.
Following the initial phase, they will require daily cleaning with an eyelash shampoo and cleaner brush, gentle pat drying, and brushing through with a silicone mascara wand. To avoid needless breaking, it’s crucial that they only apply light pressure to the lashes.
Disadvantages and Advantages of Hybrid lashes extension.
In comparison to a Classic set of Lashes, the Hybrid extensions offer a thicker lash line and more texture, and the appearance can be altered by varying the ratio and positioning of Classic and Volume Lashes.
However, you might require more volume than the hybrid approach can provide if your own natural lashes aren’t long and healthy. Hybrids are more expensive than Classic Lashes because custom fans must be made to add length and thickness where you need it.
Who can use hybrid lash extensions?
For those who have thin natural lashes overall or areas of their lash line that are sparser than others, hybrid lashes are ideal.
Single eyelash extensions can be utilized in denser areas of the natural lash line or to add length where the natural lashes are shorter. Fans of eyelash extensions can be applied to areas where the natural lashes are thinner.
Cost of Hybrid lash Extensions
While considering the price range of getting a hybrid lash set in Nigeria, the first thing to note is that, prices vary in different locations and also from different lash technicians.
However, the price ranges from #10,000- #25,000. Also note that cost may depend on having a home session or visiting a studio artist. Feel free to search for lash technicians online and make enquiries about their prices.
