Soft or striking, today’s lash looks are made to flatter. You may have heard the super-fluffy sets that were dominating the lash extension scene in past years are not as popular these days as clients and salons are embracing more natural looks.
If you’re still looking for a heightened appearance for your lashes without seeming too overdone, ask about some of these trends making waves with aestheticians and fashionistas alike.
Hybrid lashes
We’re talking about more of an application method than a specific look, but hybrid lashes provide the best of both the “classic” and “volume” lash techniques and can pull off an arrestingly natural look when done by an experienced lash tech.
You can still have the longer, fuller lashes, just not as many. But they can be placed at the center or the ends of your lids for a high-impact enhancement or styled for a more “open-eye” look or a softer, more rounded one.
Wispy lashes
These are the closest to the natural look you can get while still adding a little extra pizzazz over your eyes. Here the extensions alternate in length from short to long and back again for a less uniform line that looks like it could be home-grown but is a little more interesting than how many of your 150 or so lashes per eye actually grow out.
Wispy lashes are great for professional wear as well as everyday settings.
Wet sets
As you can imagine, the wet look (also known as the angel look) leans pretty heavily into the spiky finish, though the individual spikes aren’t as bold and dramatic as you may have previously seen. You’ll probably find this look on a more fashion-forward, textured lid without overdoing the “fluff.” It doesn’t add any weight to your own lashes either.
Textured strip-lash look
Inspired by the polished definition of press-on lashes but completely customized to your lash line, this new trend uses styling maps and subtle lash layering to create a clean, bold top line without the bulk. It gives you the lifted look of a strip lash while staying lightweight and wearable for everyday life.
This is the go-to for photo shoots, events or clients who want a perfected lash line without committing to heavier volume sets.
Whether you love barely-there lashes or bold, spiked drama, today’s lash trends let you strike a balance between effortless beauty and eye-catching style.
