The Wispy Lash Effect

The wispy effect (also called spikes) is one of the most in-demand, eye-catching looks, and it belongs in every artist’s toolkit. It visually opens the eyes and adds life and lightness, and paired with 2D, 3D, or 4D volume it can read either delicate or boldly graphic.

The Wispy Lash Effect, work by Aleksandra Rybicka
Work by Aleksandra Rybicka
The Wispy Lash Effect, work by Aleksandra Rybicka
Work by Aleksandra Rybicka
The Wispy Lash Effect, work by Aleksandra Rybicka
Work by Aleksandra Rybicka
The Wispy Lash Effect, work by Aleksandra Rybicka
Work by Aleksandra Rybicka

Wispy map in an L curl

Wispy lash extension map in an L curl, work by Valentina Faizrakhmanova
Work by Valentina Faizrakhmanova
Wispy lash extension map in an L curl, work by Valentina Faizrakhmanova
Work by Valentina Faizrakhmanova

Wet-look spikes in 2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D volume

Wet-look lash extension spikes in 2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D volume, work by m__beauty_studio. Base length 7 to 11 mm, spi
Work by m__beauty_studio. Base length 7 to 11 mm, spike 13 to 15 mm
Wet-look lash extension spikes in 2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D volume, work by Maria Kompaniets
Work by Maria Kompaniets
Wet-look lash extension spikes in 2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D volume, work by Maria Kompaniets
Work by Maria Kompaniets
Wet-look lash extension spikes in 2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D volume, work by Yana ya_lash1
Work by Yana ya_lash1
Wet-look lash extension spikes in 2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D volume, work by Shalabudova Lashes
Work by Shalabudova Lashes

American-style wispy lashes

American-style wispy lashes, work by GLITZ Lash Studio
Work by GLITZ Lash Studio
American-style wispy lashes, work by GLITZ Lash Studio
Work by GLITZ Lash Studio

Wispy map in a D curl

Wispy lash extension map in a D curl, work by Tatiana Kalyutich
Work by Tatiana Kalyutich

Sparse (broken) map

Sparse (broken) lash extension map, work by Tatiana Kalyutich
Work by Tatiana Kalyutich

Thin wispy map in C and C+ curls

Thin wispy lash extension map in C and C+ curls, work by Tatiana Kalyutich
Work by Tatiana Kalyutich

Colored wispy map in an L curl (swipe the photos)

Colored wispy lash extension map in an L curl (swipe the photos), work by Ekaterina Nevskaya
Work by Ekaterina Nevskaya
Colored wispy lash extension map in an L curl (swipe the photos), work by Ekaterina Nevskaya
Work by Ekaterina Nevskaya

More and more clients come in for the wispy effect, ask for a “broken” or sparse map, hunt for photos, and check whether a colored-spike option is available. That popularity is your cue to put wispy sets on your price list.

And so your photos sell your work without a word, see also:

How to photograph lashes the right way

How to edit your lash photos beautifully in 75 seconds