Choosing the right tweezer for carrying out Eyelash Extension treatments can be challenging, especially when the options may feel endless and each lash technician will have their own personal preference of tweezer that works best for them! This blog is designed to assist you in navigating our wide range of Fibre Tip and Elite Lash Tweezers, so you have a better understanding of which tweezer would best suit both you, and the various lash extension treatments that you offer.
What are Lash Extension Tweezers?
Eyelash Extension Tweezers are a key instrument in carrying out lash extension treatments, most lash techs use two tweezers at the same time, one in each hand to isolate, fan and place lashes. Available in a wide variation of different shapes, sizes, weights and designs, lash extension tweezers have been developed to function for various purposes and lash extension types. The choice of tweezers used comes down to personal preference, and what tweezer works for someone else may not be best suited to yourself, so understanding the benefits and features of each extension tweezer is essential. At Pinkfishes, we offer 13 different variations of tweezer, 8 Fibre-Tip and 5 Elite, each with their own specific purpose and benefits, so that you can find tweezers that work best for you in whichever lash extension treatments you offer!
Fibre-Tip & Elite Tweezers - What's the difference?
Our Fibre-Tip range has 8 different shaped tweezers, each designed with specific detailing that has many benefits to the user, for ease of use and a smooth-running treatment! So, what are the traits that make our Fibre-Tip Tweezers so special?
Lightweight Design
Our Fibre-Tip Tweezers are designed to be smaller and more lightweight reducinghand fatigue, quicker movement and increases precision & control during the isolation, pickup and fanning processes.
Fibre-Tip
This range is designed with a criss-cross pattern on the inner tip of the tweezer. The indented grooves allow for better grip of fine lashes or fans.
(Close-up of our Fibre-Tip Tweezer)
Grooved Stem
The outer face of our tweezers consist of a diamond-grooved pattern, the indented diamond pattern on the ‘holding’ part of the tweezer assists in better hand grip for more control.
8 Variations
Pinkfishes Fibre-Tip Tweezers are available in 8 different styles, including tweezers best suited for isolation, fanning, picking, & placing. Find some of the most popular styles and best sellers, such as the volume shape tweezer, in our Fibre-Tip range. This range have a dark blue coating.
(Pinkfishes Fibre-Tip Tweezer Range)
Alongside our Fibre-Tip Range, is our silver Elite Tweezer collection. This collection consists of some hybrid tweezers (a combination of popular styles) alongside popular traditional shapes. So what makes our elite range different from our fibre tip?
Weighted Design
Our Elite Tweezer range is a slightly larger, more weighted collection of lash extension tweezers, developed to assist and maintain control and stability during use. Using weighted tweezers when isolating can further assist with precision due to the increased control of the heavier tweezers. The size/weight of the chosen tweezer is down to personal preference of the lash tech.
Grooved Stem
The outer face of all of our tweezers consist of a diamond-grooved pattern, allowing for better hand grip and control during their use.
Diamond Tip
The inner tip of our Elite Tweezers consist of a grainy, diamond texture, assisting to grip even the finest of lashes, such as 0.03mm thickness.
(Close-up of our Elite Tweezer)
Uncoated
The Elite range are silver metal tweezers, uncoated to better match the aesthetic of any treatment room. Due to the lack of coloured coating, these tweezers can be more durable, withholding their appearance throughout cleaning, sanitisation, or disinfecting processes.
Hybrid/Combination Styles
In Pinkfishes Elite Range, we have designed tweezers that are a combination of some of the most popular tweezer styles, creating a hybrid range of the most-loved! Find isolating tweezers such as Straight Curved (a combination of Straight and Curved Shape Tweezers), or tweezers perfect for fanning or picking/placing such as Angled L (a combination of Angled and L-Shape Tweezers), plus we also added in our all-time best-selling Lash Tweezer due to its high demand - the Elite Volume tweezer.
(Pinkfishes Elite Tweezer Range)
Different Purpose Tweezers
Isolation Tweezers
Isolating, in Lash terms, is the process of singling out each natural lash individually, for the purpose of applying a fan or classic lash extension. As most people have approximately between 90 - 160 natural lashes per eye, this process requires skill, patience, and a precise pair of tweezers for ease!
We recommend the following tweezers for isolation;
Straight Fibre Tip - a simple, effective option for isolating, designed with a thin tip for precise isolation. The straight tip allows you to see exactly what you're doing without the angle getting in the way, straight tweezers are one of our best selling isolation tweezers.
Elite Straight Curved- a great transition tweezer from training with/previously using straight tweezers for isolation. The slight curve helps you reach the lash line more comfortably, especially on inner and outer corners, without awkward hand positioning.
Angled Fibre Tip - a slightly angled tip to get in to the base of the lashes without need for hand strain or slant. The slanted tip helps guide surrounding lashes away while isolating one cleanly, reducing the chance of stickies. They’re particularly helpful for clients with deep-set eyes, hooded lids, or strong brow bones, where straight tweezers can feel awkward.
Curved Fibre Tip - similar to the Angled Fibre-Tip, this tweezer offers a more elongated, angled tip, allowing for precise isolation with less hand strain. The curve helps keep your hand slightly out of the way, giving you a clearer view when isolating a single lash.
The type of tweezer that works best will vary from lash tech to lash tech, depending on factors such as which tweezers they trained with and which weight they work best with. Often, student lash techs will train with a straight tweezer, then begin experimenting with other styles once they feel confident with the basics.
Fanning Tweezers
When choosing a tweezer best suited for creating fans, a key component to look for is good grip, allowing for even the finest of lashes to be taken from the strip and fanned, without losing its hold. This is why Pinkfishes tweezers are hand tested before being sent to our customers to ensure good quality grip. Many lash extension tweezers are suitable for creating and applying fans, but here are some of our top picks for seamless fan creation and application:
Volume Fibre Tip & Elite Volume - This shaped tweezer is our best selling for fan making purposes.The wider tip allows better control when spreading the lashes, helping you create symmetrical, even fans whilst also supporting different fanning techniques.
Elite Slim-L Shape - a favourite shape tweezer for fanning. The almost 90-degree angle allows for exceptional grip, and the thin, precise tip assists in creating perfectly controlled, even fans. The slim tip allows you to pick up lashes very accurately, which is perfect for creating smaller, more detailed fans.
Picking & Placing Tweezers
Similarly to when choosing a fanning tweezer, exceptional grip is essential for choosing a tweezer for picking & placing, e.g: for Classic or Pre-Made Angel lash extensions. Having a stable biting point and solid tip grip will assist with both picking and applying lash extensions, and both of our tweezer collections are designed with unique inner tips to aid this.
We have selected some of our top picks and best sellers for picking and placing:
Precision Fibre Tip - the precise tip makes the picking and placement process of classic or similar lashes simple and improves accuracy.
Micro Fibre Tip - similarly to the Precision tweezer, this slim, precise tweezer is perfect for intricate lash application.
Curved Fibre Tip - These tweezers have a larger surface area so better for fan placement, as well as classic application. The curve follows the eye shape allowing for more natural hand positioning so great for placing lashes without awkward angles.
Which eyelash tweezers should I use to remove eyelash extensions?
As well as the isolation and application during a lash extension treatment, tweezers can also be used during the removal process, more specifically when using the banana peel method. This technique uses tweezers to manually peel away and detach the lash extension from the natural lash, without causing damage to the natural lashes or surrounding lash extensions, and is a preferred method when carrying out an infill treatment. It is an effective way of removing individual outgrown lash extensions without applying a remover that could potentially remove other extensions unintentionally, before proceeding to apply new extensions. The banana-peel eyelash removal method can also be used in conjunction with using remover solutions such as Pink Crème or Pink Liquefy, effectively removing stubborn lashes that the remover won't budge!
This method involves the use of 2 tweezers; one to isolate and take hold of the natural lash, and one to grip onto and peel away the lash extension attached to the natural lash. Having tweezers with strong grip is essential to make this removal process more simple and smooth-sailing, and will assist to prevent any damage to the natural lashes.
(Diagram of the banana peel method)
For the banana peel removal, many lash techs use two tweezers (usually straight) to isolate the natural lash and (fine tip or curved) to gently peel the extension away. Avoid bulky and wide tip tweezers to avoid grabbing too many lashes as this process is very delicate.
How to clean Lash Extension Tweezers
Properly sanitising and disinfecting tweezers between uses is imperative to prevent the spread of infections or cross contamination. Plus for removing any glue or other solutions from the tweezer to maintain good grip and function. Additionally, depending on your location, the law or government guidelines may state a level of sanitation as a legal requirement, so as a reputable business, tweezer cleaning is essential. Ensuring your tweezers are properly sanitised will also allow for longer durability of the tweezers, so we can't stress enough how important this process is as a lash technician! Lash extension tweezers should be cleaned in-between each appointment, before and after each appointment, and at the end of a working day to ensure proper sanitation.
Excess Glue Removal - NOT Disinfecting
When cleaning any lash tweezer, removing any excess glue is important before continuing the full sanitisation process. Excess glue on the tweezer during appointments can weaken the grip of the extensions, and in Fibre-Tip Tweezers, get into the indents of the inner tip. For mishaps like this during a treatment, our Tweezer Cleaner paired with Lint-Free Glue Wipes can be used to efficiently remove glue from the tweezers, so you can swiftly continue with the lash extensions in progress. Simply submerge the tweezers in the cleaner for 3-5 minutes, before removing them from the solution and wiping/drying off with a Lint-Free Glue Wipe.
Please note that whilst our Tweezer Cleaner is efficient in removing glue from the tweezers, it does NOT act as a disinfectant, and tweezers cleaned using solely this product will not be fully clean and sanitised.
Disinfecting/Sterilising
We recommend Barbicide, or another medical-grade disinfectant. For instructions on how to effectively use these, please see instructions on the chosen disinfectant solution, some solutions may recommend extended periods of time to let the tweezers soak that may not align with your next clients' appointment time, so we recommend always having a spare of each tweezer so that you can continue lashing whilst your other tweezers are soaking, with no inconvenience or delays.
After any tweezer cleaning process, ensure that the tweezers are fully dry to avoid any discolouration, rusting or liquid coming into contact with the client.
Which tweezers are for me?
The variation of lash tweezers on the market is extensive, so it can be hard and sometimes daunting to know which tweezers to choose, and which will work best for you. In making this decision, it is important to consider the differing benefits of various tweezer collections, how and what you work well with or struggle with in terms of tweezers currently, and the lash extension treatments that you offer. It is common that the generic tweezers that you train with may not be the best fit for you, and finding tools that compliment your technique can assist ease of treatments, improving application and fanning methods.
Which tweezer will work best for someone else may not be the best tweezer for you, so we recommend experimenting and trialling various styles - at Pinkfishes' shop based in Chelmsford, Essex, feel free to come and try out our range of tweezers to get the feel for your perfect match!
