How long does it take to do hybrid mink lash extensions?

Currently, on the market, many eyelash materials are recommended for hybrid eyelash extensions. However, according to professional lash artists, it is best to use thin and light extensions made of durable material and the darkest color. Most famous eyelash extensions stores use faux mink eyelashes to apply for their clients.

What are hybrid synthetic mink eyelash extensions?

There are not many changes in the technique of hybrid mink eyelash extensions. We need to use mink eyelash material to perform this type of eyelash extension. These are pretty popular lash materials because they are compatible with natural lashes and are long-lasting, medium weight, smooth texture, and color closest to natural lashes.

When using synthetic mink lashes, lash artists can confidently use large eyelash fans without worrying about the weight of the lashes. A plus for synthetic mink lash extensions is that their cost is more budget friendly compared to other materials.

The use of hybrid mink lash extensions also helps lash artists unleash their creativity, especially in volume eyelash extensions.

How different are mink vs other materials?

The most significant difference between mink and other materials is durability, color, and weight. Therefore, you need to think carefully about the mentioned factors to avoid confusion.

Faux Mink eyelash

As a type of mink eyelash used in hybrid mink eyelash extensions, faux mink eyelash is an artificial eyelash produced based on the characteristics of natural mink lashes. These lashes come in various lengths and curls and are very lightweight to apply for multiple styles. In addition to good quality and durability, it is also eye-friendly with natural lashes, which cause little or no irritation and cost less than real mink lashes. Currently, faux mink eyelashes are highly popular by professional eyelash technicians.

The most significant disadvantage of this type of eyelashes is that sometimes it has a darker color than real mink lashes, so choose carefully, prioritizing reputable brands.

Our Super Mink lash trays are the best choice in this case. These babies will give your clients an extremely natural look with a matte black finish. The texture is soft and silky that feels like real fur. We carry various options for classic and volume sets with a wide range of curls and diameter. 

Silk lashes

It is a medium-volume lash that is smoother and more flexible than synthetic mink lashes. These extensions also retain their curl, but the curl tends to be less uniform than synthetic lashes. Therefore, this material is more suitable for clients who want more natural-looking lashes. Besides, silk eyelashes tend to be thicker and more black than other materials. 

The choice of eyelash material depends on the needs of the clients and the type of eyelash extension you are aiming for. You can base on the age and appearance of each client to suggest a reasonable choice for them.

How long do hybrid lashes take to apply?

As you know, hybrid eyelash extensions always require a skilled technician. For professionals, completing a set of hybrid mink lashes will take about 2 hours, but this time can be up to 3 hours for beginners. Hence, be very meticulous when doing this type of eyelashes for clients. In particular, you should pay attention to checking the client's natural eyelashes to choose the appropriate thickness, length, and curvature of the eyelash extensions.

You should advise the client to check the information before they come to save time carefully. In addition, you should also use premade fans. It's a secret that premade fans are special assistants of technicians to speed up application! While applying lashes, wipe off excess glue. Another tip for you is to use seasonal adhesives to dry quickly and have good adhesion. Also, ask your clients how they feel so that if there's a problem, you can fix it right away.

Finally, good preparation, care, and seamlessly also help you optimize time and score points in the eyes of your clients.

We hope you will quickly master the hybrid lashes. Don't forget to follow our blog for more helpful information!