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Lash map for hooded eyes
A cat-eye style map with a D curl, so lashes stay visible with a fold of skin over the lid. Adjust any part.
Hooded eyes, cat-eye style, medium lengths, D curl, 6 clusters per eye
| Zone | Where | Length | Curl | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inner corner | 8 mm | D | #6 |
| 2 | Inner-centre | 9 mm | D | #5 |
| 3 | Inner-centre | 10 mm | D | #4 |
| 4 | Centre | 11 mm | D | #1 |
| 5 | Outer-centre | 12 mm | D | #2 |
| 6 | Outer corner | 13 mm | D | #3 |
Strip lash trim guide
- Hold the strip along your lash line (no glue) and note where your lash line starts and ends.
- If the band runs past your outer corner, trim from the outer end, never the inner end, so the shortest lashes stay at the inner corner.
- Choose a strip whose longest lashes sit near zone 6 of 6, where this map peaks at 13 mm.
- Check the fit again before adding glue, and let the band bend to your lid instead of forcing it flat.
A starting point you can adjust. Maps are styling conventions, not measurements: keep lengths within about 2 to 3 mm of your own lashes.
How to use this lash map
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin over the crease, so less lid shows when your eyes are open. This preset leans on curl and outer-corner length to keep lashes in view.
Pick your eye shape and style
Choose the closest shape (the eye shape finder can help) and the look you want, such as natural, wispy or cat-eye.
Set type, length and curl
Choose clusters or strips, then short, medium or dramatic lengths and a C, CC or D curl. The tip under the controls suggests a curl for your shape.
Read the zones and place
Each zone shows a length and curl from inner to outer corner. For clusters, place #1 first. Print the map or copy the link to come back to it.
How the zones work
| Style | Inner | Centre | Outer | How it reads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural | 8 mm | 10 mm | 11 mm | Short at the inner corner, gently longer toward the outer corner. |
| Open eye | 8 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | Balanced: the longest lashes sit in the centre and taper at both corners. |
| Wispy | 8 mm | 10 mm | 11 mm | A natural base with some sections 2 to 3 mm longer, so the lashes look feathered. |
| Cat-eye | 9 mm | 11 mm | 13 mm | Lengths build toward the outer corner for a swept-out line. |
| Doll | 9 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | The longest lashes sit in the centre of the eye, with shorter outer lashes, for a wide-awake look. |
| Squirrel | 8 mm | 11 mm | 10 mm | The peak sits just past the centre, under the brow arch, then drops at the outer corner. |
| Fox | 8 mm | 10 mm | 12 mm | A long, straight sweep to the outer corner. It is close to cat-eye but flatter through the centre. |
| Mistake | What you see | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Long lashes at the inner corner | Lashes poke the nose side and feel heavy | Keep the inner zone around 7 to 8 mm and build up from there. |
| One flat length across the eye | A blocky, obvious fringe | Step up about 1 mm per zone toward the peak, then taper if your style needs it. |
| Curl too strong for upward-pointing lashes | Clusters stand away from your own lashes | Drop a step (D to CC, CC to C) or pick the next style. |
| Lashes much longer than your own | Droop, tugging and slipping | Stay within about 2 to 3 mm of your natural length. |
| Skipping the outer corner lift | The eye looks flat or tired at the end | Raise the last zones a step in curl, or choose cat-eye or fox. |
Next: Best lashes for hooded eyes.
Gear that helps
Starting points for this topic. Each link opens an Amazon search.
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Cluster Lashes
Cluster Lash Starter Set
A beginner-friendly way to try individual clusters before committing to a full strip look.
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Glue & Tools
Latex-Free Lash Adhesive
A latex-free adhesive formula aimed at shoppers who want to avoid latex-based lash glue ingredients.
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Glue & Tools
Precision Lash Applicator
A handheld applicator tool shaped to help place strip or cluster lashes closer to the natural lash line.
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Glue & Tools
Curved Lash Scissors
Small curved scissors sized for trimming strip or cluster lashes to fit an individual eye shape.
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Glue & Tools
Gentle Lash Glue Remover
A dedicated remover formula designed to loosen lash adhesive without harsh scrubbing at the lash line.
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Lash Care
Compact Lash Storage Case
A structured case designed to protect lash shape between wears, useful for shoppers who reuse lashes multiple times.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best lash map for hooded eyes?
Guides usually suggest a cat-eye or doll style with a stronger curl so the lashes stay visible under the fold. This preset uses cat-eye with a D curl; change any setting to compare.
Is C curl or D curl better for hooded eyes?
A D curl is a common suggestion because it lifts lashes above the fold, but it is a convention. If your own lashes already curve up, try C first. See C curl vs D curl.
What lashes are best for hooded eyelids?
Lightweight lashes with length through the centre and outer corner, and a lifting curl, tend to stay visible. Our hooded eyes guide names sets from the makers' pages.
Why does a stronger curl help on hooded eyes?
With a fold over the lid, a gentle curl can hide behind it. A C or D curl lifts the lashes into view; some guides use an L curl for maximum lift.
Should I choose longer lashes?
Not necessarily. Length that runs past the fold can brush it and feel heavy. Keep within about 2 to 3 mm of your own lashes and let the curl and the outer-corner build do the work.
How do I know my eyes are hooded?
With your eyes open and looking straight ahead, a fold of skin covers the crease. Try the eye shape finder if you are unsure; many people are a mix of two shapes.
Can I use this map with strip lashes?
Yes. Switch the type to Strip lashes for target lengths and a trim guide. Our strip lashes for hooded eyes guide has more on bands that sit well on a hooded lid.
Is the map exact?
No. It is a starting point you can adjust. Compare both eyes after placing the first few clusters and change anything that feels off.
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Sources and last checked
Last checked: . Lash maps, styles and curl/length guidance are styling conventions, not measurements. Every number is a starting point you can adjust.
- National Salon Supplies: Grafting lash guide (lengths, mapping, styling): Length range 6 to 16 mm; natural, cat-eye, doll-eye and squirrel maps by inner/middle/outer position; curl advice by eye shape (hooded, monolid, downturned); wispy spikes 2 to 3 mm longer; keep lengths within 2 to 3 mm of the natural lash.
- Light Heart Lash: Lash maps for beginners: Balanced five-section map (8, 9, 10, 9, 8 mm); start near 8 to 9 mm at the inner corner and rise in 1 mm steps; C curl as the beginner starting point, CC or D for a more open look.
- Divine Lashes: Eyelash extension curls explained: What J, B, C, CC, D, L and M curls look like and which natural lash direction each suits.
We checked these pages on the date above. Makers do not agree on every number, so the tool keeps to the conservative middle and says so where it matters. OnlyEyelashes covers DIY cluster and strip lashes worn at home, not salon extensions.
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