If you're new to lash extensions, the number of style names alone can be confusing. Classic, hybrid, volume, mega volume, they all create different looks, and picking the right one comes down to your natural lashes, your lifestyle, and the look you're going for. Here's a breakdown of each style.
Classic Lashes
Classic sets apply a single extension to a single natural lash, in a one-to-one ratio. This creates the most natural-looking result of the four styles, closest to a really good mascara look, and tends to be a popular choice for first-time lash clients.
Best for: Clients who want a subtle, natural enhancement and clients with naturally fuller lashes who don't need much added volume.
Hybrid Lashes
Hybrid sets mix classic, single-lash extensions with lightweight fans of two or three extensions, applied in an alternating pattern. This creates a textured look that's fuller than classic but not as dramatic as full volume.
Best for: Clients who want more definition and texture than classic lashes without going as bold as a full volume set.
Volume Lashes
Volume sets use handmade fans of multiple lightweight extensions applied to each individual natural lash. Because each fan is made of thinner, lighter extensions, this technique can create significant fullness without adding excessive weight to a single natural lash.
Best for: Clients with naturally sparse lashes who want a fuller look, and clients who prefer a more dramatic, done-up appearance.
Mega Volume Lashes
Mega volume takes the volume technique further, using even more extensions per fan for maximum fullness and drama. This is the boldest of the four styles.
Best for: Clients who want the most dramatic, voluminous look available and are comfortable with a bolder daily appearance.
How to Decide Which Style Is Right for You
A few questions can help narrow it down:
- Do you want your lashes to look natural, or do you want them to be a noticeable part of your look?
- Are your natural lashes already fairly full, or are they on the sparser side?
- Do you wear makeup daily, or do you want your lashes to do most of the work on their own?
- How much maintenance are you comfortable with between fills?
Your lash technician can also help guide this decision in person, since they can assess your natural lash density and health before recommending a style.
Choosing Your Style at Blessed With Beauty
We offer classic, hybrid, volume, and mega volume lash sets at our Woodland Hills studio, and we're happy to talk through which style fits your natural lashes and the look you're going for before your appointment. See our current lash options on our Services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch lash styles at my next fill?
In many cases, yes, though switching between very different styles (like classic to mega volume) may work best as a fresh full set rather than a fill. Your technician can advise based on your current lashes.
Is volume or mega volume damaging to natural lashes?
When applied correctly, using lightweight extensions properly fanned and isolated to a single natural lash, volume and mega volume sets are designed to minimize added weight and stress on the natural lash.
Which style lasts the longest?
Retention has more to do with aftercare and your natural lash cycle than the style itself, though heavier styles can sometimes show gaps more noticeably as natural lashes shed.
Find Your Perfect Lash Style
Visit our Services page to see our lash styles, or book your appointment online to schedule your consultation and appointment.
