The complete guide to colored lash extensions
Colored, glitter and decal lash extensions in Utah: how to pick colors for your eyes and hair, subtle versus loud, ombré, gems, and how they wear.
Colored lash extensions are the thing this studio is known for, and they are still uncommon in Utah, which is part of why people drive across the valley for them. Color can be so subtle nobody names it, or loud enough to be the whole look. Here is the full range and how to choose.
What "colored lashes" means here
It is not dye and it is not a tint. These are extensions manufactured in color, applied exactly the way black ones are, one at a time to your natural lashes. That means you can have three green lashes hidden in the outer corner or a full set of electric blue, and everything between.
Color, glitter, decals and gems all fall under Eyelash Add-Ons, from $10+ on top of any set, about 25 min of extra time. They work on a classic, hybrid or volume base equally well.
Subtle to loud, in four levels
- Hidden accent. Five to ten colored lashes scattered in the outer third. Reads as depth in person, shows up clearly in photos, and nobody at work will ask about it.
- Outer third. Color concentrated from the outer corner inward across roughly a third of the lash line. This is the most requested version and the most flattering for most people.
- Half and half. Color mixed evenly through a black base, maybe 30 to 50 percent colored lashes. Obvious in daylight, still wearable daily.
- Full color. The whole set in one color or a gradient. Committed, photogenic, and the right call for a festival, a shoot or a birthday.
If it is your first time, start one level below what you think you want. It is easy to add more at your fill and harder to undo.
Choosing color by eye color
The reliable rule is contrast, not matching.
- Blue and gray eyes: copper, bronze, rust and warm brown make blue read brighter. Navy next to blue eyes disappears.
- Green and hazel eyes: burgundy, plum and deep red. Purple on green eyes is the single most dramatic pairing in the studio.
- Brown eyes: almost anything works, which is its own problem. Emerald, teal, cobalt and honey all pop against brown.
- Very dark eyes: go brighter and more saturated than you would expect. Pastels get swallowed.
Choosing color by hair color
- Dark hair: jewel tones. Emerald, sapphire, violet and deep red hold up against dark brows and hair.
- Blonde and light hair: brown, warm bronze and soft pastels look intentional rather than costume-y. A brown base instead of black is a quiet upgrade on its own.
- Red hair: green and teal, for the obvious complementary reason, plus copper for a tonal version.
- Colored or fantasy hair: pull one color out of your hair rather than matching it exactly. Exact matches look flatter than you would think.
Ombré, glitter, decals and gems
- Ombré: color fading from the base to the tips, or one color at the inner corner shifting to another at the outer. It is the most expensive-looking version of color and the hardest to photograph badly.
- Glitter: glitter-coated extensions placed sparingly. A handful catches light constantly. A full set of glitter is a commitment and is best kept to short events.
- Decals: tiny shapes such as stars, hearts and butterflies attached along the lash line. Dramatic in photos, surprisingly light, and they do add a little weight, so they suit stronger natural lashes.
- Gems: small crystals set into the lash line for real sparkle. They pair naturally with tooth gems if you are building a full look for something.
Decals and gems are the pieces most studios in Utah do not offer, and they are worth the drive.
Events, and timing
Book the set five to seven days before an event, not the day before. Color settles, you get time to decide if you want more, and any adjustment can happen with room to spare. For weddings and big occasions, follow the event lash timeline.
If color is for one weekend only, keep the base black and add the color at a fill. It costs less and your next fill returns you to normal.
Retention is the same as black
This is the most common worry and it is unfounded. Colored extensions are the same material, applied with the same adhesive, bonded the same way. They shed on the same schedule as your natural lashes. Fill every two to three weeks and treat them exactly like any other set, per the Utah aftercare guide.
Come get weird
Bring a photo, a color you like, or nothing at all and pick from the tray. See colored lash options and book online, or text (801) 875-9677 with your inspiration.