Have you been blessed with beautiful, almost doll-like round eyes? Round eyes are one of the most captivating eye shapes, and eyelash extensions can be an absolute game-changer when it comes to enhancing their natural shape and beauty.
It's important to remember that not every eyelash extension style is going to work with every type of eye shape. In this blog, we'll be looking at some of the best lash extension styles that are sure to suit round eyes.
Characteristics of round eyes
Round eyes are characterised by a visible crease and rounded shape. They're typically more circular than they are oval-shaped, which then gives a wide-eyed, innocent, and almost youthful appearance.
An easy way to check if your client has round eyes is to ask them to look straight at you. If the whites of their eyes are visible either above or below the iris, it's safe to say they have round eyes.
However, you'll need to be careful with lash mapping as the wrong lash map can make round eyes look shocked and stunned. This is why it's important to select the right curl length, curl type, and extension style for your round-eyed clients.
What curl types work best with round eyes?
C curl
C curls are great for clients with round eyes as they help to elongate and soften the eye. C curls are looser than other curl types like D curls, so they're great avoiding that surprised look. They're also known to be one of the more natural-looking curl type.
Different Lash Curls for lash extensions
B curl
B curls are a great curl option if you want to offer super natural looking lash extension treatments. Their natural curl offers a slight lift and curl to the client's natural lashes.
For a more detailed breakdown of the different curl types available, check out our ultimate eyelash extension curl guide!
Best lash extension styles for round eyes
Cat eye
Cat eye lash maps are one of the best lash extension styles for clients with round eyes.
When creating a cat eye look you'll need to use lash extensions with different lengths. The shorter extensions will be placed in the inner corners, with the length gradually increasing as you move towards the outer corners. This will help to eblance out the round eye shape.
For a quick and easy cat eye lash application, why not try our Velvet Easy Fan Lashes! They're available in the soft C curls perfect for creating cat eye lashes, plus they're already heat bonded at the base of easy application. Perfect for all of our new BELO babes out there!
Velvet Easy Fan Lashes, £13.99 per tray
Natural lash style
Natural lashes are a great lash extension style for round eyes as they help define their natural eye shape without making them pop too much. They're also the perfect choice for clients that want that classic 'I just got a lash lift' look.
To create a natural lash extension look you'll need to use extensions with a similar diameter to your clients natural eyelashes. Try to not use anything thicker than 0.02mm as these might end up being too dark for a natural look.
If your clients are looking for a balance of natural and dramatic eyelashes, using the hybrid lashing technique is also a great way to achieve a natural look with a bit more oomph.
Natural sweep
For clients that want a look with a little pop of something extra, the natural sweep lash extension style is going to be the perfect look for them. This lash style is designed to open the eye up but horizontally and vertically, creating a brightening effect that's still balanced and natural looking.
This lash extension look starts off pretty similar to the natural extension style as they use the same lash length throughout most of the lash line. The key difference is that the natural sweep lash style uses shorter lash extensions on the inner corner of the eye.
Soft volume
Soft volume extensions are essentially volume lashes that aren't as dramatic as Russian volume lashes but will still add fullness and density to the lash line.
To create the perfect soft volume lash extensions, you'll need to use thinner volume lashes like our Velvet Russian Lashes. Lash extensions that are 0.05mm, 0.06mm, and 0.07mm will work perfectly for this look as they'll create the soft and airy look you want from this lash style. We also recommend using wide 2D or 3D volume fans for a softer, fluffier look.
Soft volume lash extensions are the perfect choice for any of your clients who have round eyes as they can provide just the perfect amount of drama and glam without overdoing it.
Squirrel lashes
The name might catch you off guard for a second, but hear us out! We might not think of squirrels as having the most glamorous eyelashes but this look is one of the best lash extension styles for anyone with round eyes.
This style is pretty similar to the fox eye look you may already be familiar with, but with some slight differences. The inner and outer corners of the eye will have shorter lash extensions, with the longest being placed in the middle of the lash line. This creates an arching effect that looks pretty similar to squirrel ears!
The number of lengths you use will depend on how dramatic of a look your client wants, with more lengths creating a more dramatic and defined arch.
Best lash lift styles for round eyes
Ascent Shields, lift without the curl
In the same way that with lash extensions for round eyes, you want to go for B or C curls to avoid the startled look, an ascent lash shield will achieve the similar results on your clients natural lashes. Ascent shields avoid over curling the lashes, so you're going to avoid the D curl look with these shields.
Nova Glueless Ascent Lash Lift Shields, £12.99
Which lash styles should I avoid using with round eyes?
Doll eye
The doll eye look is one of the most well-known and loved lash extension styles, so it's no surprise that you'll have plenty of clients requesting this during their appointments. While it's a pretty versatile lash style, we recommend avoiding this look when working with round eyes.
Since doll eyes are designed to open up the eye to create that doll-like look, this lash extension style will actually make round eyes look even rounder! Round eyes work best with lash extensions that soften and elongate the eye, which is the exact opposite of what doll eye extensions do.
Instead, you'll be better off applying doll eyelash extensions for your clients with wide set and deep set eyes.
Open eye
Similar to doll eye eyelash extensions, open eye style lashes can end up being too overwhelming for clients with round eyes. The open eye look uses longer and more voluminous lashes on the centre of the lash line, which then creates the illusion of bigger and more open eyes.
Open eye lashes are instead more suited for almond eyes and hooded eyes as this lash style will help the eyes pop and provide a gorgeous lifting effect.
Conclusion
Eyelash extensions can truly help to enhance someone's natural beauty, but as lash techs we need to be aware of how different eyelash extension styles work with different eye shapes. By choosing the right lash curl, length, and style, you'll be able to create the perfect look that complements your client's natural eyes while accentuating their unique features.
(For a more in-depth look, check out our deep dive into the different eye shapes and which lash extensions work with them!)
