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Lash styles gallery
Seven lash looks drawn on one eye, each with a typical map, the eye shapes it often suits and a button that opens it in the lash map.
Seven lash styles, side by side
Each picture is an original illustration of the style on an almond eye at medium length. Press Make this map to open the lash map with that style loaded.
Natural
Short at the inner corner, gently longer toward the outer corner.
- Typical map
- About 8 mm inner, 10 mm centre, 11 mm outer.
- Often suits
- Almond, Monolid, Upturned, Wide-set, Deep-set
Open eye
Balanced: the longest lashes sit in the centre and taper at both corners.
- Typical map
- About 8 mm inner, 10 mm centre, 8 mm outer.
- Often suits
- Most eye shapes
Wispy
A natural base with some sections 2 to 3 mm longer, so the lashes look feathered.
- Typical map
- A natural base, with every other section about 2 to 3 mm longer.
- Often suits
- Almond, Round, Hooded, Monolid, Downturned, Upturned, Close-set, Wide-set, Deep-set
Cat-eye
Lengths build toward the outer corner for a swept-out line.
- Typical map
- About 8 mm inner, 10 to 11 mm centre, 13 mm outer.
- Often suits
- Almond, Round, Hooded, Monolid, Downturned, Close-set
Doll
The longest lashes sit in the centre of the eye, with shorter outer lashes, for a wide-awake look.
- Typical map
- About 8 mm inner, 12 mm centre, 9 to 10 mm outer.
- Often suits
- Hooded, Upturned, Wide-set, Deep-set
Squirrel
The peak sits just past the centre, under the brow arch, then drops at the outer corner.
- Typical map
- About 7 to 8 mm inner, 12 mm peak, 9 to 10 mm outer.
- Often suits
- Most eye shapes
Fox
A long, straight sweep to the outer corner. It is close to cat-eye but flatter through the centre.
- Typical map
- About 7 to 8 mm inner, 9 to 10 mm centre, 12 mm outer. No maker chart gives exact figures for this style, so treat it as a convention.
- Often suits
- Round, Downturned, Close-set
How the styles compare
| 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. |
How to choose a lash style
Start from the look
Decide between soft and everyday (natural, open eye), lifted (cat-eye, fox) or wide-awake (doll, squirrel).
Check it against your eye shape
Each card lists the shapes the style often suits. The eye shape finder can help you decide.
Open the map
Press Make this map, adjust length and curl, then print it for your kit.
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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Strip Lashes
Wispy Strip Lashes
A fluttery, mixed-length strip style built for a soft, natural-looking finish that blends with most natural lash lines.
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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
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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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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False Eyelashes
Faux-Mink Style Lashes
A synthetic, faux-mink-style fiber built to mimic a softer, more natural fiber look without using animal-derived materials.
Search Amazon for Faux-Mink Style Lashes
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main lash styles?
The common ones are natural, open eye, wispy, cat-eye, doll, squirrel and fox. They differ mainly in where the longest lashes sit along the lash line.
What is the difference between natural and wispy lashes?
Natural lashes build gently from inner to outer corner. Wispy adds some sections that are 2 to 3 mm longer, so the set looks feathered and uneven in a good way.
Which lash style suits my eye shape?
Each card lists shapes the style often suits, but preference comes first. Use the eye shape finder to check your shape.
Is this about salon lash extensions?
The names come from the extension world, but this site covers DIY cluster lashes and strip lashes worn at home. We do not give salon extension tutorials.
Can I get these looks with strip lashes?
Yes. Choose Strip lashes in the lash map for target lengths and a trim guide, then pick a strip whose longest lashes sit where the style peaks.
How do I make a style my own?
Press Make this map, then change the length, curl or number of zones. Print the result so each application matches.
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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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