1. Cleanse and prime the natural lashes, then tape and map the eye before opening the box.
2. Lay out the box so all lengths are visible and reachable without moving your hand position.
3. Isolate a single natural lash and select the length that matches your map for that zone.
4. Dispense a slightly larger glue dot than usual - the tiny base needs full coverage.
5. Dip only the base tip; 0.03 fibre wicks adhesive fast and clumps into a spike if flooded.
6. Place the fan and confirm it has stayed open before releasing.
7. Work zone by zone rather than jumping between lengths, to keep transitions smooth.
8. Comb through with a spoolie and check for stickies before curing.

• Jumping lengths within a zone - having every length within reach tempts artists to vary constantly, which reads as uneven rather than contoured. Work in bands, changing length between zones.
• Flooding fine fibre with adhesive - a 0.03 fan clumps instantly if the dip is too deep. Dip shallow and refresh the glue dot often.
• Buying the 6in1 when you map with three lengths - unused sizes sit in the box while your working lengths run out. Match the box format to your actual mapping habit.
• Losing track of stock per size - artists notice one length is empty mid-set. Check remaining fans per size before starting a full set.
• Treating 10D 0.03 as a heavy set - it is dense but light, and clients expecting weight will read it as too soft. Set the expectation at consultation.

3IN1 BOX VS. 6IN1 BOX

• Lengths included - 3in1 (750 fans): Three consecutive sizes | 6in1 (1,500 fans): Six consecutive sizes
• Fans per size - 3in1 (750 fans): 250 | 6in1 (1,500 fans): 250
• Best for - 3in1 (750 fans): Artists mapping across a narrow range, or accent zones | 6in1 (1,500 fans): Full-set mapping from inner to outer corner
• Inventory cost per box - 3in1 (750 fans): Lower entry cost | 6in1 (1,500 fans): Higher per box, lower per length
• Kit space - 3in1 (750 fans): Compact, suits mobile work | 6in1 (1,500 fans): One box replaces six trays
• Waste risk - 3in1 (750 fans): Low - all three sizes get used | 6in1 (1,500 fans): Higher if you only map with three of the six

Materials: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) pro-silk fibre with a light cosmetic bonding agent at the base. Vegan, latex-free and cruelty-free. Patch test new clients for adhesive sensitivity.

3in1 or 6in1 - how do I decide?

Count the distinct lengths you actually place in a typical full set; if it is three or four, the 3in1 in your core range plus a second box for the outliers wastes less than a 6in1 where two sizes never get touched. The 6in1 earns its cost for artists who genuinely contour from inner corner to outer.

My 10D 0.03 fans keep closing into spikes - is the product or my technique the issue?

Technique, in nearly every case: 0.03 fibre wicks adhesive far faster than 0.05 or 0.07, so a dip depth that works elsewhere floods the fan. Dip only the very tip of the base, and replace the glue dot more often since a thickening dot grabs more fibre on contact.

How dense does 10D at 0.03 actually look compared to 5D at 0.07?

Fuller and softer - twice the fibre count fills gaps that 5D leaves, but the fine diameter means individual fibres blend rather than reading distinctly. Clients who want a defined, structured look will prefer 0.07; clients wanting a soft dense cloud will prefer this.

Should map transitions be 1mm or can I jump 2mm?

Consecutive 1mm steps are what make a contour look smooth; a 2mm jump creates a visible step, particularly through the centre of the eye where it is most exposed. Save larger jumps for the very outer corner where a deliberate drop can be part of the design.

Do I still need single-length boxes if I stock mixes?

Most artists keep one or two single-length boxes for the sizes they use heaviest, because a mix box runs those sizes out first while the others remain. Using mixes as the mapping backbone and singles to top up the high-turnover lengths is the usual working compromise.