TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST LASH TWEEZERS FOR EACH ARTIST

Are you on the lookout for the best lash extensions tweezers? Whether you’re a new artist or you’re a little more advanced, it’s easy to feel lost finding the perfect pair for your lash needs. The truth is, the right tweezers can totally change your lash game and  make all the difference in your application process, enhancing precision, comfort, and efficiency. In this FAQ, we’re breaking down the most common questions about lash extension tweezers, so you can find the perfect tools to level up your lash skills and elevate your artistry.

WHAT ARE THE RIGHT TWEEZERS FOR EACH LASH TECHNIQUE?

When it comes to lash extension tweezers, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. Different styles of tweezers serve different purposes, and finding the right pair for each technique is the secret to perfecting your craft. Here’s a breakdown of some of our go-to tweezers and what they’re best suited for, so you can make sure you’ve got the right tools in your kit.

Straight and angled tweezers, like our On Point tweezers,  are great for isolation and classic,, but doing volume with them can be tricky. 

Curved tweezers, like our Precisely Right tweezers, are great for isolation, classic and volume pick up, but the thinner tips make them hard to use for mega volume lashing using .03-.05 diameter lashes.

Boot tweezers, like our Booty Call tweezers,  are great for volume and mega volume, but won’t work for isolating the lashes.

Our most popular pair of tweezers are the Size Matters, which has a 45 degree tip and a measurement tool at the end to measure the length of your client’s natural lashes. This tool ensures artists use safe lengths on clients. They also work great for isolating the natural lash. 

Spend some intimate time getting to know your tweezers - these babies really are your ride or dies. From the grip to the tips, pay close attention to each pair and really put them to the test! The weight, the precision tips, and the tension can all make or break your technique. 

WHAT ARE THE BEST TWEEZERS FOR NEW LASH ARTISTS?

The truth? Tweezers are such a personal preference product - the “best” is going to be your preference, and what you find easiest to work with. For Lash Affair’s classic classes for beginner eyelash extensions artists, we always include one pair of straight tweezers and one pair of curved so students can determine whether they prefer to pick up with straight tweezers and isolate with curved or vice versa and have the option. Straight tweezers used to be the go to for pick up, but times have changes, so don't rule them out for isolation! We recommend Double Date and Size Matters tweezers for our classic starter tweezers. You never know though, some people purchase boot-style tweezers and end up loving the sturdiness of a boot in their hand and will use it for classic. At Lash Affair, we hand-test all of our tweezers to ensure whatever the beginner's preference, the tweezers function well for them!

Like we said, our perfect combo for beginners is Double Date and Size Matters tweezers, for new stylists (creating sets with classic lashes). If you're looking for something different, we suggest always having one straight tweezer, such as On Point,  and one curved (isolation tweezer), like Two of a Kind. Our 3rd rec for your starter kit is a Volume Tweezer, such as our Sweet Spot tweezers. 

 IS THERE A RIGHT PAIR FOR ADVANCED LASH ARTISTS?

The short n’ sweet answer: No! We don’t think there are certain styles reserved for experienced lash artists. However, we  do believe that your experience will determine how well you use the tweezers. People see someone post a beautiful lash fan with the caption, “Couldn’t do it without my Perfect Fit tweezers from Lash Affair!” Then the viewer goes on to buy the tweezers thinking that having the right tool will help them create that same exact set of lashes. Trust us, good tools help, but they don’t make the artist. As an artist, it is your responsibility to grow your skills and develop your talents to learn how to use your tools well and produce beautiful work!

All tweezers can be used by all lash levels, but the more experienced lash artists have identified what tweezers work best for them by seeking out products that are more refined,  sharper tips (precision closure), better balance (a bigger sweet spot), easy to clean, etc.  Also, more experienced lash stylists tend to not drop their tweezers as much! 

HOW MANY TWEEZERS SHOULD A LASH ARTIST HAVE?

We recommend for new artists to have four pairs of tweezers and two kinds, one for isolation and one for pick-up. The reason? When you’re first starting out, you’ll almost always run over on your time for a client. Therefore, you won't have time to properly sanitize your tools from the last client before the next one. Having a backup pair will allow you to pop your tools in the sanitizing jar and grab a fresh pair for your next client. If you want to be on the extra safe side, you should have three sets of two pairs. You can rotate the two sets as you have clients, but you have the third set as a backup in case you drop a pair. At the very minimum, you should always have at least two to three different pairs and one backup. 

As you grow to do volume, you’ll need to add a couple of volume tweezers. Boot tweezers, like our Booty Call, are a little more resilient and less likely to bend when dropped, but it is always good to have a backup in case they get dull or do bend when dropped during a service. 

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A QUALITY PAIR OF TWEEZERS?

There are a few signs our team of lash artists look for when we’re hand-testing our tweezers for quality! The first “make it or break it” for us? Tension. If tweezers are too tight, they will cause hand fatigue and cramping. We also look for color evenness. Lash Affair tweezers are either black or gold plated and coated; sometimes the coating isn’t complete or gets rubbed off. If we see large silver spots, those don’t get our stamp of approval. Then, we check for their closure. We close the pair of tweezers and hold the tips up to the light to ensure there is an even seal across the tip. If a pair of tweezers makes it to this point, we test pick-up and isolation. Every pair of isolation and classic pick up tweezers must isolate 3 lashes and pick up 3 classic lashes before being approved. Every pair of volume tweezers must be able to pick up a 4D .07 diameter fan to be approved. 

Once our tweezers have passed our personal tests, they’re good to sell - that means that every pair of tweezers you buy with us has gone through an extensive approval process and you can trust the quality. 

HOW DO I CARE FOR MY LASH TWEEZERS?

The most important part of caring for your tweezers: proper sanitization after every service. We recommend using a plastic sanitizing tray as it completely submerges your tools in sanitizing solution without fear of damaging the tips. If you use a glass jar for sanitizing, put your tweezers in with the tips facing up so the tips don’t go through the metal grate and hit the glass or bend. Leave your tools in the solution for the recommended time, no longer. Lastly, always dry them before putting away and store them in a padded case for tweezers, like our Rollout Lash Tweezer Case.