Best Sustainable Eyelash Extensions: What to Look for Before You Buy

If you are searching for the best sustainable eyelash extensions, you will probably see words like biodegradable, recycled, eco-friendly and sustainable. Those words sound good, but they do not all mean the same thing.

A better way to choose lashes is to look at the actual material, how the lashes are used, the available curls and diameters, and whether the product fits the kind of lash set you want to create.

What makes an eyelash extension more sustainable?

There is no single feature that automatically makes a lash extension sustainable. The material is important, but packaging, manufacturing, disposal and transparency also matter.

Avari Beauty currently uses two different approaches in its professional lash range:

• Recycled HDPE fibers across several professional lash styles.
• Corn-starch-based material in its biodegradable volume lash line.

You can read Avari Beauty's full explanation of its materials on the sustainable lashes page .

Recycled lashes and biodegradable lashes are different

A recycled-fiber lash gives existing material another use. A biodegradable material is developed around how that material breaks down under suitable conditions.

Neither word should be treated as a magic label. The useful question is: what does the company actually tell you about the material?

For a deeper explanation, read Biodegradable vs Recycled-Fiber Lash Extensions .

Choose the lash based on the look and technique

Classic Eyelash Extensions

Classic lashes are useful when the goal is clean definition and a one-to-one professional application.

Explore Classic Eyelash Extensions .

Volume Eyelash Extensions

Volume lashes use finer fibers that allow a lash artist to build fans and control the amount of fullness in the finished set.

Explore Volume Eyelash Extensions .

Fast Fanning Eyelash Extensions

Fast-fanning lashes are designed to make fan creation easier and can be useful for artists who want a different workflow from traditional handmade volume fans.

Explore Fast Fanning Eyelash Extensions .

Biodegradable Volume Eyelash Extensions

Avari Beauty's biodegradable option is made from a corn-starch-based material and is designed specifically for professional volume application.

Explore Biodegradable Volume Eyelash Extensions .

What should a professional lash artist check before buying?

• Material
• Diameter
• Curl
• Available lengths
• Individual versus mixed trays
• Fan-making technique
• Comfort and softness
• How the product fits the artist's normal services

A lash tray should fit your actual work. Choosing a product only because it has a sustainable label is not enough.

Where can I get sustainable eyelash extensions near St. Paul?

Avari Beauty is based in White Bear Lake in the North Metro Twin Cities and serves clients coming from areas including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and North Oaks.

If you are looking for professional eyelash extension services in the Twin Cities, visit the Eyelash Extension Service page .

Frequently Asked Questions

Are sustainable eyelash extensions only for environmentally conscious clients?

No. A lash still needs to look good, feel comfortable and fit the intended style. Sustainability is an additional product consideration, not a replacement for quality or professional technique.

Are recycled lashes biodegradable?

Not automatically. Recycled and biodegradable describe different material approaches.

Can sustainable lashes be used for volume sets?

Yes. Avari Beauty currently offers traditional volume, fast-fanning, premade and biodegradable volume options for professional use.