Premade Lash Fans – The Good and The Bad
On premade lash fans, let’s start here. If you look at the history of enhancing eyelashes, it dates back to 2500 BC. Back in the day, Egyptian women used brushes and ointments to make their eyelashes fluffy and enchanting.
But of course, the era of artificial lashes began only around the 1900s and lash extensions as late as the 2000s. Nonetheless, this journey of achieving perfect fluttery lashes has come a long way.
Lash artists, stylists, and clients have many options these days. One of them is the premade lash fans. Today we take an in-depth look into these trendy lashes as well as their advantages and drawbacks.
What are they?
As the name suggests, premade lash fans are volume fans that a supplier already assembles. Since the lashes are put together ready to use, the lash artist only needs to use the desired amount of glue and apply it to the lash line. The other name of this lash is premade volume lash, and the terms are used interchangeably.
Premade lash fans typically have two to eight individual lashes in one fan. Most lash companies use two ways to glue the lashes together, which brings us to the next topic.
Types of premade lash fans.
Premade lash fans come in two different types, mainly depending on what holds them together. These are:
- Glue bonded premade fan lashes – These are by far the most common type of premade fan lashes.
- Different lash manufacturers use a different formula for gluing the lashes together. However, the main ingredient of any lash glue is cyanoacrylate, which is a powerful and fast-acting adhesive.
Premade lash fans with glue have the most natural looks. However, their downside is the weight that can be annoying for some clients. In addition, clients with very sensitive skin may find the glue irritating on their skin.
- Heat bonded premade lash fans – These premade volume fans do not contain any adhesive at the base.
- The lashes are treated and bonded exclusively by heat treatment. These types of premade lashes are lightweight with no chance of irritation. In addition, heat bonded premade lashes are also easier to maneuver and apply. However, they do not last as long as glue-bonded lashes.
Advantage of using premade lash fans.
Premade lash fans are very popular among clients as well as lash artists because of their many advantages, which we are discussing below.
Natural look
Adding extensions will inherently add some unnatural aesthetic, whether it is in the hair or eyelashes. However, if you want your lashes to look stunning without the unnatural appearance, you cannot go wrong with a premade lash fan.
In addition, these lashes come in different sizes, so you can go demure or as dramatic as you want. Talking about the different sizes, 2D and 3D premade lash fans offer the most natural-looking lashes. On the other hand, look for 4D, 5D, and 6D premade lashes, if you want your lashes to do the talking.
Premade lash fans also come in 10D to 20D sizes. However, they have massive length and are not suitable for regular use.
Ease of application
In fact, applying the same amount of premade lash fans requires half the time it takes to apply handmade lash fans. Dipping the readymade lash in adhesive and applying it on the lash line is the only work you need to do.
Furthermore, you do not need extensive lash training to apply them. On the contrary, handmade lash fans require a lot of time to apply since you have to do everything manually. In addition, handmade lash stylists also require a lot of training hours.
Increase in revenue
These lash fans apply quicker, which means you can work with more clients daily. A typical appointment time for premade lash is about two hours. This duration is in stark contrast to the minimal three hours of appointment for a handmade volume lash. As a direct result of this, you make more money working with premade fans.
Besides, the non-requirement of lash training also means that you save a lot of money. Furthermore, clients who undergo the premade lash fan procedure pay more than traditional lash extensions.
Drawbacks of premade lash fans
Despite all the fantastic benefits of these lash fans, they also come with some cons, which include:
Shorter retention time
Premade lash fans do not have a good retention time like a handmade lash fan.
This comes from the fact that premade lashes are bonded together, so they do not last as long. Glue-bonded premade lashes have the upper hand if you want the lashes to last longer.
Less flexibility
Because premade lashes are bonded together at the base, they have less flexibility to work around the natural lashes. If you are just getting into the art of lash styling, this can be tricky. In this regard, heat bonded fans are more forgiving than glue-bonded ones.
Initial high cost
The cost of undergoing this procedure is not cheap. Clients pay more than 4x times for a premade lash fan than a handmade volume fan.
For stylists, this high cost is by no means a drawback, but it is a different matter for clients who want a lash volumizing procedure.
Final thoughts
These are a fantastic way to give an instant lift to eyelashes in a safe manner. Using premade volume lash fans is a great way to hone their volumizing skills.
However, the right application is paramount for safety as well as longevity. In addition, you also need to decide the correct size and look of the final look before applying the lash on the client. Another point of consideration is the skin condition of the clients. In this regard, careful consultation with the eyelash client can be detrimental.