Whether you’re a lash baby or you’ve been in the industry since its conception, it’s pretty normal to have questions about what all of these different types of lashes are - why are they called Silk? Is that really Mink? What’s a flat lash? What gives easy fanning lashes their name? 

To put it very simply, all eyelash extensions in SELFE store are made from a synthetic fibre called PBT, which is a kid of plastic used mainly in wiring - it’s sturdy, it keeps its shape, it’s vegan friendly and it’s hypoallergenic. It’s a big list of wins, basically. 

In the very early days of eyelash extensions, it was possible to get lashes made from mink fur which, if you didn’t know, is a super cute little animal that looks a bit like a ferret, but with super soft fur. The days of using actual mink fur for eyelash extensions is, thankfully, long gone. Not only is it cruel to the animal, but it doesn’t keep its curl, you can’t get them wet, lengths vary from hair to hair and it can cause allergies in lots of people. The same can be said of Silk and Cashmere. Now, we use the terms Silk, Mink and Cashmere etc. simply to highlight that there is a difference in their appearance - in our case Mink are shinier, Silk are more matt, but this varies from brand to brand.