The perfect volume lash fan must have equal spacing between the individual lashes, a ratio of ⅓ size between the body and the base of the fan, and a 2~3mm area for glue application, and it also must be symmetrical.

Elements of a "Perfect Fan"

The first element to consider is SYMMETRY. This is where the space in between every single lash is equal! 

The SPACE between the lashes in a fan will indicate if the fan is narrow, normal or wide. Most importantly, if the opening of the fan is not symmetrical this can create a closed fan.

The next element is the BODY OF THE FAN. This should make up 2 thirds of your fan whereas the BASE OF THE FAN should make up around 1 third. REMEMBER, the base of your fan should ALWAYS be tapered otherwise the base will split, not attach properly causing poor retention, stickies and discomfort for your client! 

Another crucial element to the ‘Perfect Fan' is the GLUE ZONE. This is situated right at the base of the fan. It represents the 2mm section of base that should be dipped into your glue! Anything less than 2mm can cause retention problems.

REMEMBER to choose the thickness of the lashes you use for your fan based on your client’s natural lashes! You don’t want to damage the natural lash by placing heavy/oversized fans. 

Imperfect Fans

Using ‘Imperfect fans’ can be tempting but look at the end-result here. When using the perfectly crafted fans, the overall look of the set is much neater and pleasing.