Lash Mapping Guide 2025 (Styles & Techniques Explained)
Lash Mapping Guide 2025 (Styles & Techniques Explained)
The most detailed lash mapping guide online — covering Classic, Doll, Cat, Squirrel, Open Eye, and Wispy/Kim K styles. Perfect for beginners and pros, with same-day dispatch supplies from Dollce Doll®.
Lash mapping is the blueprint for every lash set. Without a map, sets can look uneven or fail to flatter the client’s eye shape. With the right mapping, you achieve symmetry, retention, and customised results. This guide explains every major lash map for 2025 — and the tools you’ll need from Dollce Doll®.
📌 New here? Don’t miss our other pro guides: Best Lash Extension Supplier UK (2025), Ultimate Lash Retention Guide, Lash Curl & Thickness Guide, and Starter Lash Kit Essentials.
Why Lash Mapping Matters
- ✔️ Ensures symmetry between both eyes.
- ✔️ Tailors sets to different eye shapes.
- ✔️ Improves retention by balancing weight distribution.
- ✔️ Boosts client satisfaction and rebookings.
Popular Lash Mapping Styles
Classic Mapping
Lengths gradually increase from inner to outer corner. Ideal for natural looks. Use C or CC curl trays in 8–13mm. Also see our Starter Kit Guide for beginners.
Doll Eye Mapping
Longest lengths (12–14mm) go in the middle of the lash line to open up the eye. Suits clients with smaller or close-set eyes. Related read: Curl & Thickness Guide.
Cat Eye Mapping
Lengths increase towards the outer corner (up to 13–15mm) to create a winged eyeliner effect. Best with D curl. For retention tips, see our Retention Guide.
Squirrel Mapping
Similar to Cat Eye, but the longest point peaks slightly before the outer corner. This prevents a drooping effect on certain eye shapes.
Open Eye Mapping
Longest lengths placed across the center and inner lash line. Makes eyes look rounder and more awake. Learn how to pick lengths in our Curl & Thickness Guide.
Wispy / Kim K Mapping
Uses spikes (15–16mm) placed intermittently across the lash line, combined with shorter base lengths for a textured, strip-lash effect. Great when paired with our Supplier Guide for sourcing the right trays.
Tools & Trays Needed for Lash Mapping
- Mixed Length Lash Trays — C, CC & D curls, 8–15mm.
- Mapping Pen / Gel Pads — to mark zones clearly.
- Professional Adhesive — reliable curing, 5–7+ week retention.
- Tweezers — straight for isolation, curved for placement.
Pro Tips for Lash Mapping
- Draw your map directly on the eye pad for clarity.
- Always measure natural lash health before choosing lengths.
- Check both eyes for symmetry at multiple angles.
- Mix curls (CC inner, D outer) for custom looks. See our Curl Guide.
- Don’t overload fine lashes with heavy diameters.
Final Word
Lash mapping is what separates amateurs from professionals. By mastering Classic, Doll, Cat, Squirrel, Open Eye, and Wispy/Kim K maps, you can offer customised sets for every client. Stock your trays, adhesives and tools with same-day dispatch from Dollce Doll® and explore our other must-read guides: Best Lash Supplier UK • Retention Guide • Curl & Thickness Guide • Starter Kit Essentials