Did you know that group lashes can damage your natural lashes? You may have seen quite a few negative eyelash extension reviews posted on social media by some customers, not even knowing the difference between volume extensions and group lashes. Learn the difference between shaped and volume eyelash extensions from the BL Lashes blog and learn more about why using group lashes as extensions can be harmful.
What are Cluster Lashes?
Cluster Lashes are disposable false eyelashes that are attached to the skin and not the natural lash, they come from cutting the strip (Individual Lashes).
It’s not attached as a whole like a strip lash, so it’s comfortable on the eyes and looks more natural once attached, and therefore gets a lot of love.
Cluster Vs Strip Eyelashes Vs Volume eyelashes
There are several types of false eyelashes available and it can be easy to get confused as to where they are used. The table below summarizes the differences between them.
Cluster Lashes Vs Volume Lashes
Let’s take a closer look at the differences between cluster and volume lashes that have a similar shape.
Cluster eyelashes are applied with a water-soluble adhesive that is easily removed with water or cleaning water. They are easy to apply and usually last a day.
The volume lash lasts for about a month and is applied with a cyanoacrylate adhesive that should only be removed by a professional lash technician.
While volume lashes can also be used with disposable eyelash glue if necessary, cluster lashes, on the other hand, cannot be applied using eyelash extension glue. We’ll take a closer look at the side effects of using group lashes as extensions in the second half of this article.
Glue for eyelashes
For group or strip lashes, water-soluble adhesives should be used as shown above.
The disposable water-soluble adhesive sticks to the skin and can be removed by hand, and if you want to remove it a little more smoothly, try a cleaning kit instead.
These days, like the BL Glue eyeliner, many products have also been released that combine eyeliner and water-soluble glue and help reduce makeup time. See the detailed description of the glue eyeliner Amazon.
For eyelash extensions, use strong cyanoacrylate based glues as shown above for long term wear. Eyelash extension glue is a type that adheres to the lashes, not the lash line. Therefore, removing the extension by hand or with an oil based solution can be difficult, eyelash extension removal should be done by a professional eyelash artist with eyelash extension removal specialist. The gel remover is a favorite among BL customers.
Raw material
Volume lashes, which last for a month after attachment, are made of durable PBT, while disposable lashes like Cluster lashes are mostly made of PET.
Raw material shape
Cluster Lash allows for easy clear designs as most lashes are blunt rather than elegant.
The lashes used for eyelash extensions are all tapered like natural lashes, so the hairs get thinner towards the end.
Fan base shape
Eyelashes are primarily designed to adhere to the skin, so the base of the fan is either blunt or has a large surface area.
On the other hand, the volume lash for eyelash extensions is designed to be attached to a single strand of natural lashes, so the fan base is more elegant than the cluster lash.
Why Should You Avoid Cluster Lashes?
Let’s get back to the point of this article and see why you should avoid cluster extensions.
Are cluster lashes damaging your lashes?
There is no problem with applying the eyelash with disposable eyelash glue. However, it is problematic if the bundle lashes are attached with eyelash extension glue.
Very few professional or non-professional eyelash artists attach strip lashes or eyelash extensions with glue. The side effects of those who were treated spread here and there, and it is said that the eyelashes in groups cause damage to your eyelashes.
The base of the Cluster eyelash fan is very difficult to attach to only one strand of natural eyelashes because the bottom of the fan is wide. Therefore, it is attached to many strands of eyelashes. If attached to eyelash extension glue that lasts for about a month, it can affect hair growth and cause eyelash loss, and in severe cases, it can lead to traction alopecia, a type of permanent hair loss.
Do cluster eyelashes cause infections?
It is important that natural eyelashes fall out at the end of the growth cycle and grow back. Eyelashes that have a large adhesive area stick to the eyelashes for a long time and hinder the growth of natural eyelashes. In addition, due to the large adhesive surface, the amount of adhesive clogs the pores and may cause contact dermatitis or infection.
How long do cluster lashes last?
Cluster eyelash extensions are not meant to be worn for a long time. They are a temporary solution and should be worn for one day. Sleeping with extensions is a bad idea and will worsen the health of your lashes and lids.
Final thoughts
So far, we have looked at the differences between cluster and volume lashes and what side effects can occur if eyelash extensions are done using Cluster lashes.
Some people may still prefer group extensions because the price of the eyelash extension is cheaper and the design quickly gives it an impressively voluminous look. However, remember that in the long run, it is very harmful to the health of the eyelashes.
And if there are people who have been using it because they didn’t know, we hope this blog will be an opportunity to learn about the dangers of using group lashes as eyelash extensions.
Also read How to make the perfect lash fan for volume