Handmade vs. Premade Fans Lash Extensions: How to choose?
Volume lashes are undoubtedly a core demand in the current eyelash extension market, with more and more clients desiring long, thick lashes. To achieve this effect, the industry primarily employs two methods: handmade fans and premade fans. These two methods differ not only in their fabrication processes but also in efficiency, durability, and cost. This article will provide a comprehensive comparison of these two techniques to help you choose the eyelash extension solution that best suits your needs.
Definition and Manufacturing Process
Handmade Fans:
Definition: Flowering fan shapes handcrafted on-site, highly customized.
Core Advantages: Extremely fine pointy base, virtually glue-free, maximizing lightness and durability.
Premade Fans
Premade Lash Fans: Factory-produced in large quantities, emphasizing speed, but the roots may be thick and heavy.
Using less glue and with a more pointed base, these are designed to overcome the quality defects of traditional flowering plants.
Quality, Efficiency and Safety
| Dimension | Handmade Lash | Premade Lash Fans |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Time consumption. One Volume Set takes 2.5 - 3 hours. | Fast. Can save 1-1.5 hours. |
| Retention | Best. The ultra-fine base adheres better to the eyelashes, requiring less glue. | It depends on the quality. Promade Fans have a durability close to that of handmade clusters. |
| Weight | Lightest. The base of the handcrafted cluster is extremely thin, easily supporting natural eyelashes. | It may be heavy. Using poor-quality prefabricated clusters may increase the weight. |
Easy Fan Lashes: An efficient entry-level stepping stone
Easy Fan Lashes are specially designed volume lashes with a slightly adhesive base. When the lash technician uses the curling iron, the lashes automatically spread out into clusters.
Unlike traditional handmade fan lash clusters, these eliminate the need for the technician to manually create clusters; instead, the slightly adhesive design allows the lashes to naturally fan out.
Unlike pre-made blooming lash clusters, Easy Fan Lashes are not fixed at the base. They automatically spread out into clusters when curled due to their slight adhesiveness. Pre-made clusters, on the other hand, are permanently fixed at the base.
How to make Lash Fans?
Type:
Use standard, single false eyelashes curled onto the lash bar.
The lash technician uses tweezers to pick up 2 to 10 or even more of these Individual Eyelash Extensions from the lash bar, then uses techniques (such as wiggling, pulling, pinning, etc.) to gather them at the base and spread them out into a fan shape.
Thickness:
This is the biggest difference between handmade lash Fan and classic eyelash extensions. The diameter of the lashes used in handmade lash clusters must be extremely fine to ensure that the total weight of the multiple lashes does not exceed the safe weight-bearing capacity of the client's natural lashes.
Common diameter ranges: 0.07mm, 0.05mm and 0.03mm.
| Effect | Diameter (mm) | Density range (D) | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic capacity | 0.07mm | 2D to 5D | Suitable for natural effects, ideal for beginners and those seeking a lighter, more natural look. |
| Natural Russian Eyelashes | 0.05mm | 5D to 10D | Suitable for those seeking a natural yet slightly dense effect, light yet with a touch of weight. |
| Dense capacity | 0.03mm | 10D to 20D+ | Suitable for a thick and full effect, often used in Russian style. |
| Mega Volume Eyelashes | 0.03mm | 20D+ | Suitable for dramatic effects, extremely dense, often used in Mega Volumes. |
⚖️ The balance between efficiency and quality: Easy Fan Lashes
While hand-blooming lashes offer the highest quality, they require a significant time investment and exceptional skill from the lash technician. Pre-made lashes, on the other hand, are the most time-efficient, but limit the number of lashes that can be created and restrict the technician's creative freedom.
Therefore, Fadlash highly recommends Easy Fan Lashes. Easy Fan Lashes address this pain point by employing a micro-heat treatment that minimizes glue buildup at the roots while maintaining automatic clustering. It also provides a finer, lighter base, allowing for quick application while ensuring a high-quality finish.
Traditional self-blooming lashes are often limited to everyday lengths, but true lash artists need tools to create a variety of styles. Fadlash offers an industry-leading range of lengths, ensuring you can achieve all your creative designs with Easy Fan:
🎨 Easy Fan Lashes: Full range of length options
Basic (8mm - 14mm Mix): Suitable for the most common everyday, natural, and voluminous designs, covering the most frequently used eye area.
Exaggerated Curl (15mm - 20mm Mix): Meets the needs of clients seeking dramatic, eye-catching effects, such as "doll eyes" or "party queen" looks.
Extreme Curl (20mm - 25mm Mix): Designed for stage performances, special looks, or clients requiring extreme lengths, offering an extra-long specification rarely seen on the market to differentiate your service.
Through an in-depth comparison of handmade fan lashes, easy fan lashes, and premade/promade fan lashes, we've found that choosing eyelash extension tools is no longer a simple black-and-white issue. The final choice should be based on a balance of your business model, your skill level, and your clients' requirements for longevity.
