Classic, Thai Style or Natural Volume lash extensions?
You are deciding how full and how noticeable you want your lashes to be. All three are extensions applied to your natural lashes, and all three need a fill every two to three weeks. The difference is density and texture: classic is the most natural, Thai style is soft and wispy, and natural volume is the fullest of the three while still looking soft.
| Classic Eyelash Extensions | Thai Style Eyelash Extensions | Natural Volume Eyelash Extensions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it looks | Defined, like a longer version of your own lashes | Soft, wispy and textured | Fuller and denser, still soft |
| Fullness | Light | Light, with visible texture | Medium to full |
| Compared with mascara | Close to bare, well-defined lashes | Like a light coat of mascara | Like a full coat of mascara |
| Best for | A first set, or a natural everyday look | A soft, textured look that opens up the eye | Going without mascara every day |
| Upkeep | A fill every two to three weeks | A fill every two to three weeks | A fill every two to three weeks |
| Cost | Same as Thai style | Same as classic | Higher than classic and Thai style |
Choose it if
Classic Eyelash Extensions
Choose classic if this is your first set, or you want lashes people notice as good lashes rather than extensions. It works best if your natural lashes are already reasonably full, because each extension follows one natural lash.
Thai Style Eyelash Extensions
Choose Thai style if you want lashes that look soft and airy rather than neat and uniform, with texture that opens up the eye. It suits a relaxed, low-makeup look at the same price as a classic set.
Natural Volume Eyelash Extensions
Choose natural volume if you want fullness without looking dramatic and would like to stop wearing mascara. It is the most popular lash set at the salon and suits natural lashes that are sparse or uneven.
The honest trade-off
Classic Eyelash Extensions
If your natural lashes are sparse, a classic set can still look thin, because it cannot add more lashes than you already have.
Thai Style Eyelash Extensions
The texture is deliberately uneven, so it will not give the neat, uniform line some people expect from extensions.
Natural Volume Eyelash Extensions
Gaps show more as the set sheds, so you may want fills nearer the two-week mark, and it is more noticeable than classic.
Bottom line
For a first set, choose natural volume if you want to stop wearing mascara, or classic if you want the most natural result. Choose Thai style when you want soft texture at the classic price.