Ikigai Studio

Mink, Sable, Silk or Synthetic

The main difference between the types of lashes comes down to their firmness.

Synthetic or Silk lashes are the heaviest, great for a really full thick look, often rated at 0.20mm in thickness.

Mink are usually thinner and softer than Silk rated at 0.15mm-0.2mm in thickness, but can also come thicker as well. The thinnest and softest is Sable of rated at 0.10mm-0.15mm.

 

I only use Mink or Sable, although Sable is really only recommended for those who have very thin natural eyelashes that have trouble supporting the weight of Mink and Silk. I can use Silk when requested by clients for certain events, weddings or one time use or if they really want it for everyday use as Silk is more affordable.

And I consult my clients to figure out the thickness that will work with their expectations.

 

All of my products are high quality lashes from Japan or Korea, as I find their quality is higher than most lashes I've used. 

 

Mink Eyelashes

Mink Lashes are the new craze. If you’re going for that 100% natural look, this is the best you can get. Most people love Mink because they look so natural and give them full, fluffy eyelashes. I prefer these because they are more affordable, come very close to holding all the same characteristics except if you get them wet, they won’t lose their curl which is a huge advantage over real Mink.

• Characteristics: Mink lashes are known to be very light and soft, making them a more comfortable choice over silk lashes. They also have a gloss or shin to them and have a more natural fluffy look. 

• Wearability: You should choose Mink lashes if you want extensions that you’ll be wearing for a prolong period of time. In other words, you plan on keeping them and continually retouched. The minks are also  great if your own natural lashes are thinner, because the mink lashes are very light and soft. If you want a more natural looking lash which you can apply mascara to enhance, then Mink should be your first choice.

 

       Note: You should only use mascara designed for extensions.

 

Sable Eyelashes

Sable eyelashes are made from natural hair like Mink and are the thinnest of the eyelash extensions.

• Characteristics: The thinnest of the lashes rated at 0.10mm. They have all the same quality as the Mink lashes except they’re even lighter and softer.

• Wearability: Since Sable lashes are the finest, they should really only be used if your natural eyelashes are very fine.
   

Silk Eyelash Extensions

When someone says Synthetic Lashes they are referring to either Silk or Acrylic.

Synthetic Silk being the more popular of the two for the lighter feel. Not as light as Mink or Sable, but they are more comfortable than Acrylic and can be used for everyday use.

• Characteristics: Synthetic Silk Eyelashes cost less than Mink or Sable, they are great for short term wear or special occasions since they are thicker, full and have a uniformed perfect curve to them. Since they already hold such a dark pigment, there is no reason for mascara. They are usually much thicker than Mink or Sable lashes rated at 0.20mm.

• Wearability: Choose Synthetic Silk eyelash extension for those special occasions. A wedding, a photo-shoot or a part in a film. You can use them as everyday lashes as well.

 

Getting Your First Set Of Eyelash Extensions

I’ll consult you and choose the best lashes for your needs.

I offer Premium Mink, Sable and Silk eyelash extensions which I think you’ll love and I only use lashes only imported from Japan for maximum quality.