How to Achieve Consistent Handmade Volume Lash ApplicationTips for Fan Creation and Pickup Technique (Bounce Method)

Why Volume Lash Fans Become Inconsistent

When performing volume lash treatments, have you ever felt that:

・The fan opens differently every time

・The bases don’t align, making wrapping difficult

・The treatment takes longer than expected

These concerns are very common.

In many cases, this is not a matter of talent or hand skill. Most issues can actually be resolved by improving the reproducibility of the process.

In particular, once the pressure applied when creating the fan on adhesive tape and the pickup angle become consistent, both the final result and working speed improve significantly.

This article explains the “Bounce Method” recommended by Lash Advance, outlining how to use handmade volume lash trays and the key points for creating stable fans quickly and consistently.

The training is led by award-winning lash artist Mai, owner of Mai Lashes Brisbane.

The Conclusion First: The Biggest Reason Fans Become Unstable Is Inconsistent Pressure and Angle

When fans collapse during volume lash application, the causes usually come down to two main factors:

・Insufficient pressure applied to the adhesive tape during the bounce process

・Tweezers lying too flat during pickup, causing the bases to separate easily

Both points affect the initial formation of the fan. Once this stage becomes stable, consistency improves regardless of the number of lashes in the fan or the length being used.

What Is the Bounce Method? Creating Even Fans Quickly by Bouncing Extensions on Adhesive Tape Placed on the Lash Tray

At Lash Advance, the “Bounce Method” is very simple.

・Where to bounce: On adhesive tape placed on the lash tray

・Purpose: To create even fans as quickly as possible

・Result: Consistent fan opening with aligned bases, making wrapping attachment easier

Rather than repeatedly adjusting the fan on the tape, the idea is to shape it correctly in the first attempt. With fewer steps involved, once the form becomes consistent, treatment speed naturally improves.

How to Use Handmade Volume Lash Extensions: The Key Is Not Only Adhesion, but Consistency of Adhesion

ボリュームで「仮毛を変えたらファンが作りやすくなった」また、「ラッピングがしやすくなった」と感じる方が多くいます。

これは仮毛の根本の粘着部分の強さによるものです。

Lash Advanceのボリュームラッシュの仮毛が「使いやすい」と言われる大きな理由は、テープの粘着バランスです。

・弱すぎない

・強すぎない

・だから、ピックアップしたときに根元がバラつきにくい

・バウンスしたときの根元のまとまりが一定になりやすい

・結果として、装着時にラッピングがしやすい

・失敗が減り、施術がスムーズになって、全体の施術スピードが上がる

ファンが開かない、逆にバラけるときは、技術だけではなく

「仮毛野根元部分の粘着が不安定で、根元のまとまりが毎回変わっている」可能性もあります。

使用する仮毛を一度見直すだけでも、体感が変わる方が多いです。

Many lash artists notice that changing their lash trays suddenly makes fan creation easier or wrapping more stable.

This is often due to the adhesive strength at the base of the lash strip.

One of the main reasons Lash Advance volume lash trays are described as easy to use is the balance of the tape adhesion.

・Not too weak

・Not too strong

・The base stays together during pickup

・The base forms consistently when bouncing

・Wrapping becomes easier during attachment

・Mistakes decrease, workflow becomes smoother, and overall treatment speed improves

If fans do not open properly or spread too much, the issue may not be technique alone.

The adhesion at the base of the lash strip may be inconsistent, causing variation each time the fan is formed.

Simply reassessing the lash tray being used can significantly change the experience for many artists.

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Basic Pickup Settings: Once 3–4D Is Stable, It Can Be Applied to Any D’ｓ

Even if 3–4D fans are used most frequently, stabilising the process at this level allows the technique to be applied to higher dimensions.

Common specifications used as a guideline:

・Fan size: Mainly 3–4D (once stable, applicable to any D)

・Thickness: 0.06–0.07

・Tweezers: Boot-shaped tweezers

If fans collapse when increasing the number of lashes, the issue is often not the dimension itself, but changes in pressure and angle as the fan size increases.

Creating a process that can be reproduced the same way every time with 3–4D is ultimately the fastest way to improve stability.

Tip ① The Bounce Pressure Can Be Stronger Than Expected. The Base Should Slightly Flex

The most common mistake with the bounce method is applying too little pressure. If the contact is too gentle, the fan does not open cleanly in one movement and more time is required to adjust it.

A guideline for pressure:

・The bounce pressure can be stronger than expected

・The base of the extensions should feel slightly flexible

However, the goal is not to press hard enough to damage the lashes. The objective is to create the fan in one movement while keeping the opening consistent by maintaining even pressure.

Tip ② Keep the Tweezers Upright During Pickup. A Flatter Angle Makes Attachment More Difficult

Pickup angle is the next important factor.

・Keep the tweezers as upright as possible during pickup

・The flatter the tweezers, the harder it becomes to follow the natural lash angle during attachment

When the tweezers lie too flat, it becomes difficult to align the fan with the direction of the natural lash. As a result, wrapping attachment becomes harder, the base may collapse during placement, and retention can be affected.

Tip ③ Pick Up Carefully After Bouncing. Speed Comes After Consistency

When trying to work faster, it is common to rush the pickup stage.

However, the order of improvement is the opposite.

・Bounce with consistent, firm pressure

・Pick up carefully

・Mistakes decrease

・Redoing work decreases

・Treatment speed increases as a result

Rather than rushing, fixing a process that prevents mistakes is actually the fastest approach in a salon environment.

Tip ④ Tweezer Alignment Is Critical. Even Less Than 1mm of Misalignment Can Affect the Result

An often overlooked factor is the condition of the tweezers themselves.

・If the tweezer tips are not aligned, fans separate easily

・Individual lashes may not be gripped correctly

・Even less than 1mm of misalignment can affect performance

Volume lash work relies on extremely small contact points. If adjusting pressure and angle does not solve the issue, checking the tweezer tips first can often be the quicker solution.

Why Retention Changes: The Importance of Wrapping Attachment

The success rate of wrapping attachment has a significant impact on volume lash retention.

One important factor contributing to successful wrapping is the balanced adhesion of the lash strip mentioned earlier.

When adhesion is balanced, fans open more easily and adhesive can flow between individual lashes more effectively, leading to better wrapping attachment.

In wrapping attachment particularly, even slight irregularity at the base can prevent the fan from sitting correctly, which may lead to discomfort such as a subtle scratching sensation.

・Consistent fan opening

・Aligned bases

・Easier wrapping attachment

・More uniform appearance and improved retention

Being able to reproduce this process every time leads directly to stable results.

Volume Lash Training (Enquiries)

At Lash Advance, volume lash training is conducted by award-winning lash artist Mai, owner of Mai Lashes Brisbane.

📍 Suitable for

・Artists with no volume experience are welcome

・However, participants must be able to perform classic lash application confidently

📍 One-on-one, in person・Brisbane

📍 Course Options

・Two-day course available

・Advanced mentor sessions for experienced artists available from three hours

✅ What You Will Gain

・More stable fan creation using the bounce method

・Improved wrapping attachment accuracy

・Faster treatment speed

・Clear understanding of fundamentals from a structured perspective

📩 How to Enquire

Please send an email with “Volume Training Enquiry” written in the subject line or message.

As fan stability improves, stress during treatments decreases and confidence in the final result naturally grows. If support is needed, enquiries are always welcome.

In-person Lash Lift training is also available and has received excellent feedback.

Please feel free to get in touch.

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We are Mai Lashes Brisbane, a lash and brow salon based in Brisbane, Australia.

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Mai, the owner and an active lash artist, has placed in multiple international competitions and has also achieved championship titles. Alongside her work in the salon, she is actively focusing on training and mentoring the next generation of beginner artists.

Every day, we continue working towards becoming a salon people naturally think of when they say,

“If you’re looking for lash extensions or lash lifts in Australia, it has to be Mai Lashes Brisbane.”