Millions of women around the world dream of long, thick eyelashes. Indeed, it is thanks to them that the eyes of a woman acquire the very ability to charm at first sight. Unfortunately, not every representative of the fair sex can boast the natural beauty of their eyelashes. However, you should not worry about this, especially now, when the beauty industry is able to correct almost any mistake of nature. To help in this matter come extensions eyelashes.
Building masters are ready to offer clients not one, but several options for eye design. In addition to the natural, puppet and rarefied effect, there is another option for eyelash extensions - the squirrel effect. What is the peculiarity of such a service, and why do many women choose it?
Eyelash extensions. Squirrel effect: what is it?
The peculiarity of the squirrel look is as follows. Near the middle of the eyelid, short eyelashes of the same length are located at the inner corner of the eye. Starting from the middle, the length of the eyelashes gradually increases. Right at the outer corner, the length of the eyelashes is sharply reduced.
It is this transition of length that allows to achieve an original result. Photos of celebrities will help to verify this: the squirrel effect of eyelash extension has become incredibly popular among show business stars.
Is the fox and the squirrel look the same?
Many girls tend to confuse building effects like foxes and squirrels. At first, they really may seem very similar, but the difference between them still exists. According to the squirrel photo, the effect of eyelash extension is quite easy to distinguish from the fox.
As it has already become clear, the squirrel look is achieved due to a sharp transition from long eyelashes to very short ones on the outer corner of the eye, in other words, the line of eyelashes draws a triangle.
The fox effect is based on a different technique. In this case, the longest eyelashes appear on the outer corner of the eye.
Fox and squirrel looks give a different effect, so they should be selected taking into account the appearance of each particular girl.
Who is it for?
The answer is simple. Eyelash extensions (like eye makeup and eyeliner) have a corrective effect. In other words, with the help of eyelash extensions, you can visually enlarge or reduce the eyes, slightly change their shape and location.
Knowing this, the craftsmen carefully select the best option for each visitor to the salon.
The squirrel look effect is perfect:
- girls with almond-shaped eyes;
- owners of round eyes;
- with slightly convex eyes;
- with close proximity of the eyes.
In any of the proposed squirrel options, the effect gives the look originality and grace. However, it also happens that such an extension technique is not entirely suitable. Owners of far-sighted eyes should refuse it. Long cilia almost at the outer corner will make the eyes even more distant from each other.
How is eyelash extension carried out?
There are 2 technologies:
Ciliary augmentation is a procedure during which single hairs are used as a consumable. At the same time, one or several artificial eyelashes can be glued on each natural eyelash. This method takes more time and costs more, but the result is more natural and accurate.
Beam extensions - a technology that uses ready-made bundles of eyelashes (in each bundle of 3-5 hairs). In this case, the extension procedure is much faster, however, it is not suitable for every case.
When choosing a squirrel effect for eyelash extensions , it should be remembered that only the first method (ciliary) is suitable for such an extension procedure. This is explained by the fact that the beam method does not allow to achieve a sharp difference in length, which means that the entire technology will be violated. The beam method is best left for technologies such as puppet and fox eyes.
Natural volume
A distinctive feature of the squirrel extension effect is a sharp transition from short to long eyelashes and vice versa. In this case, the volume of building can be completely different.
The natural volume of eyelashes during extension is one of the most popular. With this option, for every natural eyelash there is one artificial. The natural volume allows you to achieve the original effect and at the same time not to overload the eyelashes. This option should be chosen for those women whose eyelashes are naturally thick but short.
If we talk directly about the squirrel effect, then for him such a technique is not entirely suitable. The fact is that the natural volume only slightly emphasizes the expressiveness of the eyes, however, there will be almost no squirrel effect (as such).
2D volume
2D extension can be used both as an independent technique, and in conjunction with the fox and squirrel effect. What does 2D mean? This name fully describes the technology of building, where 2 artificial cilia are glued on 1 natural cilia.
In this case, artificial hairs are installed in a special way with a “fork”, in which the tips of the eyelashes slightly diverge to the sides. 2D eyelash extensions - a squirrel effect - suitable for women whose eyelashes are short and rare by nature. In this case, the effect of very thick lush eyelashes is achieved.
In addition, the volume of 2D for squirrel gaze allows you to achieve the effect of an arrow on the eyelid, namely, it is needed for visual adjustment.
Eyelash length
The length of the artificial eyelashes is chosen by lashmakers for each woman individually, however, there are some features in the technology of the squirrel look.
- The inner edge of the eye. At the very corner, the shortest cilia are attached, the length of which is 6-7 mm. Through a small gap, a length of 8 mm is connected, then 9 mm.
- The middle. By the middle of the century, the length of the eyelashes should already reach 10 mm, a little further - 11 mm.
- Peak. The longest eyelashes are located at a distance of 0.5 cm from the outer corner of the eye. Here the length can reach 12 mm.
- The outer corner of the eye. Here, the main task is to sharply reduce the length, so cilia with sizes of 11, 10 and 9 mm are used for a short period.
In general, the master can choose the length that is necessary to create the desired effect. Looking at the photo of the eyelash extension squirrel effect 2D, you can see: at the peak, the length of the eyelashes can be very large (up to 22 mm). The most important thing in this case is to withstand the technology of transition from one length to another.
Eyelash curl
Eyelashes for extension differ not only in length, but also in bend. This parameter is also important to consider and select for every woman’s natural curvature of eyelashes.
J is a rather slight bend, which is ideal for achieving a natural effect, it is often used to decorate the corners of the eyes.
B - a slight bend that repeats the bend of natural eyelashes. It is indispensable for creating a natural effect.
C is the average bend. Most often finds application in the effect of an open look.
l - eyelashes with a straight base and a fairly curved tip.
D - maximum bend, characterized by a deep curl. Use as a consumable to create glamorous eyelashes.
Decor
Eyelash extensions with a squirrel effect looks luxurious on its own. Eyes acquire an interesting shape, become more open, playful and do not need additional decor. However, in some cases, other techniques, such as coloring and using rhinestones, are also allowed. Usually this design is necessary to create a luxurious image for a wedding or any other festive evening.
- Coloring This term should be understood as the use of colored eyelashes when building. At the same time, they can be located only at the outer edge or alternate with ordinary black cilia. In the photo, eyelashes with a squirrel effect with coloring turn out to be especially beautiful, which is why they were so fond of photographers of fashionable glossy magazines.
- Rhinestones. Rhinestones are most often located at the very base of the eyelashes. In this case, the decor looks pretty stylish and organic, while not overloading the eyelashes. Rhinestones can be safely used both white and colored to match the outfit or accessories.
If you are going to the master for eyelash extensions, you should definitely look at the effect of eyelashes "squirrel look". It fits most women, while endowing the eyes with a truly magical property.