7 ways to distinguish synthetic lashes and mink lashes

November 14, 2020
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With all of the different types of false lashes on the market, it can become a bit overwhelming when trying to narrow down on the differences and which one is right for you. What are mink lashes anyways? And how do they compare to synthetic lashes? Luckily for you, we’re going to break it down and explain the main differences between the two most common types of strip false lashes: Synthetic and Mink.

What are synthetic lashes?

Synthetic lashes are the most common type of false eyelashes, which are made from plastic man-made fibers. The lashes tend to be a lot thicker in comparison to the natural human lash. Are only good to use a few times.

What are mink lashes?

Mink lashes are made from real mink fur, which allows for a light, soft, fluffy and ultimately, more natural look, matching to a similar quality of natural human lashes. Due to the high quality of materials and light weight of the lashes, mink lashes are able to be reused over and over!

	Real Mink	Synthetic
Glossy	Natural gloss/matte	Look overly shiny and glossy
Messy	Hair tips are messy and fluffy	Hairs tip are neat
Thickness	From end to tip, hair decreases in thickness	From end to tip, hair is the same thickness
Durability	Can be used 25-30 times with proper care When in contact with hot water, the mink lashes easily loose shape	Can be used 5-10 times with proper care When in contact with hot water, synthetic lashes do not easily loose shape
Burning	Mink fur has a burning natural hair smell	Synthetic fibers have a burning plastic smell
Price	More expensive	Less expensive
Microscopic view	Mink lashes hairs have hair scales	Synthetic lashes hairs do not have scales