Best Lash Style for Your Eye Shape | Richmond
October 5, 2026 · Ola Beauty Bar, Burnaby
Why Your Eye Shape Is the Starting Point for Great Lashes
Walk into any lash studio and the options can feel overwhelming — classic, volume, mega-volume, cat eye, doll eye, wispy. The secret that turns a good lash set into a perfect one? Matching the style to your eye shape. Whether you're searching for lash extensions in Richmond or making a short trip to a lash studio near Richmond, understanding your eye shape before your appointment means you'll leave looking intentionally gorgeous — not accidentally overdone. A classic lash extension set can look understated and chic on one eye shape and flat on another, simply because of how the lengths are mapped.
How to Identify Your Eye Shape
Stand in front of a mirror and look straight ahead with relaxed eyes. A few simple cues will tell you a lot:
- Almond eyes — tapered at both corners, with visible white only to the sides of the iris.
- Round eyes — the iris doesn't touch your upper or lower lid; you see white above or below it.
- Hooded eyes — the brow bone extends over the crease, making the mobile lid appear smaller when open.
- Monolid eyes — the eyelid has little or no visible crease.
- Deep-set eyes — set further back in the socket, with a prominent brow bone that can cast a shadow over the lid.
- Close-set eyes — the inner corners sit closer together than one eye-width apart.
- Wide-set eyes — more than one eye-width of space between the inner corners.
- Downturned eyes — the outer corners angle slightly downward.
Most people are a blend of two or more of these, which is exactly why a conversation with a skilled lash artist in Richmond (or a short drive from Richmond to Burnaby) is worth more than any online quiz.
Lash Styles That Flatter Each Eye Shape
Almond Eyes
Almond eyes are the most versatile shape — almost every lash map works. To keep things refined, a squirrel or cat-eye map that builds length toward the outer corners adds a sultry lift without disturbing what is already a well-proportioned eye.
Round Eyes
A cat-eye style is ideal here — lengths increase progressively from the inner to the outer corner, drawing the eye outward and creating the illusion of a more elongated, almond shape. Avoid applying very curly extensions (CC or D curl) uniformly across the entire lash line, as this can amplify roundness.
Hooded Eyes
For hooded lids, the goal is lift and openness. A doll-eye or open-eye map — with the longest lengths placed at the centre of the lid — pushes the eye visually forward. A C or CC curl works better than a J curl so the lash sweeps away from the brow bone rather than brushing against it.
Monolid Eyes
A wispy or wet-look set with a strong C or D curl creates visible separation and impressive lift without relying on a crease to display it. Volume fans in a subtle spike pattern add drama naturally. If you're curious about the wet-look technique, our post on Wet Look Lashes: Wet Set Style Explained breaks down exactly how it works.
Deep-Set Eyes
Longer lengths and lighter-weight volume fans (2D–4D) help pull deep-set eyes forward. A cat-eye or squirrel map works beautifully — the key is avoiding heavy fans that weigh lashes down inside a socket that is already shadowed.
Close-Set Eyes
Concentrate length and volume toward the outer corners with a cat-eye map. Keeping the inner third of the lash line at a natural or shorter length, then building gradually outward, draws the eyes apart and creates a more balanced, open appearance.
Wide-Set Eyes
Reverse the strategy: a doll-eye or staggered map that places more emphasis on the inner and centre zones draws the eyes together and centres the face beautifully.
Downturned Eyes
A gentle cat-eye map with a strong curl (CC or D) applied at the outer corners counteracts the downward angle and creates a subtle lifted effect. Avoid adding extra length right at the outer tail — you want curl and upward direction, not additional weight pulling the corner further down.
Trending Now: Sabrina Carpenter's Doll-Eye Lash Look
If your social media feed has been filled with big, fluffy, wide-open lashes lately, you're seeing the influence of Sabrina Carpenter's signature doe-eye aesthetic. The Grammy-nominated pop star consistently rocks an ultra-feminine, doll-like lash look — voluminous, feathery extensions with a strong curl and peak length centred over the iris — that has become one of the most searched lash styles going into late 2026. It's a textbook open-eye mapping technique in action: a C or CC curl with the longest lengths in the centre third, kept soft and fluffy rather than spiky. It suits round, hooded, and monolid eyes especially well, but your lash artist can adapt the proportions to complement virtually any eye shape. (Sabrina Carpenter has no affiliation with Ola Beauty Bar — we simply appreciate outstanding lash inspiration.)
Finding Your Perfect Lash Style Near Richmond
The best way to figure out what suits you isn't a quiz — it's a conversation with your lash artist. When you visit Ola Beauty Bar, we assess your eye shape, talk through the look you're after, and map a set that works with your features. Our detailed guide to Lash Extension Styles: Natural, Cat Eye and More covers each technique in depth, so you can walk in with a clear picture of what you'd like to try. Whether you're coming in for a relaxed natural set or a full glam volume look, choosing the best lash style for your eye shape in Richmond starts with one honest consultation.
Ola Beauty Bar is located in Burnaby's Metrotown area and welcomes clients from Richmond, Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster, and the surrounding Lower Mainland — a straightforward drive that's well worth it for lashes that feel made for your eyes. Ready to find your match? Book your appointment at Ola Beauty Bar and let's build a look you'll love.