How To Find Your Eye Shape + The Perfect Lash Map For You
Not sure which lashes suit you?
The secret is not just length. It is your eye shape.
Once you understand your eye shape, you can map your lashes properly and instantly elevate your look.
Below is a simple guide to help you identify your eye shape and choose the perfect Saltwater Beauty Co lash kit.
What Is A Hooded Eye?
Hooded eyes have extra skin that folds over the crease, which can make the lid space appear smaller when the eyes are open.
If your crease disappears when your eyes are open, you likely have hooded eyes.
Lash Tips For Hooded Eyes
The goal is lift, not heaviness.
Avoid placing your longest lashes at the very outer corner. This can drag the eye down.
Instead, place the longest lengths slightly before the outer edge to create lift.
Recommended Kit
For a soft, beginner friendly look:
Whisper Wave ā lightweight and wispy
For full glam lift without stacking:
Deep Wave ā bold volume D curl
Recommended Lash Map
8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 14
Place the 16mm slightly inward from the very outer corner.
What Are Almond Eyes?
Almond eyes are slightly elongated with the iris touching the top and bottom lid.
This is the most versatile eye shape and can wear almost any lash style.
Lash Tips For Almond Eyes
You can choose your vibe freely.
Natural, cat eye, doll eye, glam. It all works.
Recommended Kit
Natural and wispy:
Whisper Wave
Full glam and bold:
Deep Wave
Natural Lash Map
8 - 10 - 10 - 12 - 12 - 10
Cat Eye Lash Map
8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 14
What Are Round Eyes?
Round eyes show more white around the iris and appear wider.
The goal is elongation.
Lash Tips For Round Eyes
Avoid strong doll eye maps that exaggerate roundness.
Choose a cat eye shape to create length.
Recommended Kit
Deep Wave for strong elongation
Whisper Wave for a softer everyday version
Best Lash Map
8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 14
Gradually increase lengths toward the outer half.
What Are Downturned Eyes?
Downturned eyes dip slightly at the outer corners.
The goal is lift.
Lash Tips For Downturned Eyes
Never place your longest lash at the very end.
Pull your longest length slightly inward to lift the eye.
Recommended Kit
Deep Wave works beautifully for lift due to its D curl.
Lift Lash Map
8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 12
That final 12mm keeps the corner lifted.
What Are Upturned Eyes?
Upturned eyes naturally lift at the outer corners.
They already have a built in flick.
Lash Tips For Upturned Eyes
Avoid over exaggerating the outer corner.
Balanced or doll eye styles look stunning.
Recommended Kit
Whisper Wave for soft definition
Deep Wave for glam drama
Balanced Lash Map
8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 14 - 12
Whisper Wave vs Deep Wave ā Which Should You Choose?
Whisper Wave
Beginner friendly
Soft and lightweight
Wispy natural look
Perfect for everyday wear
Deep Wave
Full volume glam
Bold and dramatic
No stacking required
Perfect for nights out or high impact looks
Both kits use D curl and are available in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 16mm lengths.
Still Not Sure?
The beauty of DIY lash clusters is that you can customise your map to suit your face.
Start soft with Whisper Wave if you are new.
Go bold with Deep Wave if you love glam.
Either way, the right lash map will change everything.