Russian Volume: How to keep your extension longer

Every day eyelash extensions conquer more women. Among the various extension techniques, the Russian volume stands out for its striking effect. Want to know more about this trend? The extensionist and CEO of Studio Donna Pestanada, Silmara Menon, explains the differences in the technique and gives great tips to keep stretching for longer. Check out!

What is Russian volume

Russian volume is an eyelash extension technique created by Russian Olga Berezhanskaya, hence its name. The technique consists of attaching FANS, sets of wires, on the natural lashes. Its average value currently varies between R$ 180 and R$ 250, depending on the material used and the place of service.

How the Russian volume is made

Silmara explains that the Russian volume is made with the application of FANS, that is, the junction of 3 to 7 artificial wires with a thickness between 0.05mm and 0.07mm. These are the FANS that, when placed on the client’s natural threads, guarantee more volume to the lashes. Another point is that its application is quiet and painless, takes around two hours and stretching can last between 20 and 30 days.

Difference between types of stretching

There are several types of stretching, including Russian volume, thread by thread and megavolume. With so many options, how to choose the best one? That depends on the effect you want to achieve. To find out which procedure is best for you, below, check out the main differences between some techniques.

Russian volume

As already explained, the Russian volume consists of the coupling of 3 to 7 strands on each natural strand of the client, providing a look with more volume and prominence.

Wire to wire

In the thread-by-thread technique, 1 artificial thread is attached to each natural thread, ensuring a more natural and delicate result.

mega volume

As in the Russian volume, the megavolume also consists of applying FANS on each natural hair. The difference is that, in this last technique, the amount of FANS is greater, between 7 and 15 wires coupled, and the thickness is smaller. The result is similar to false eyelashes, striking and dramatic.

When choosing a technique, it’s important to think about the effect you want, whether it’s something more natural and delicate, more voluminous or more dramatic. In addition, it is interesting to talk to a professional and explain the effect you have in mind, so she will be able to help you more accurately.

5 tips and care to have a powerful look for longer

With the tips of specialist Silmara Menon, the effect of your stretching will be beautiful for much longer. Check out!

• Do not get wet for the first 24 hours of the procedure: the eyelash glue dries very quickly, but it still takes a while to fully cure. That’s why it’s interesting not to wet the stretch for at least 24 hours, to prevent the glue from falling apart or weakening, leading to extensions to fall off sooner than expected.
• Washing every day: performing the correct hygiene of the eyelashes, with neutral shampoo or facial soap, is essential to remove the oil from the region and prevent the proliferation of fungi and bacteria.
• Avoid using mascara: the mask can cause the lashes to stick together and the extension to be damaged, as well as making it difficult to clean the area.
• Do not wash with warm or hot water: the high temperature can cause changes in the glue, reducing its effectiveness and consequently the durability of its stretching.
• Do not use oily products on your face: the oil can cause the bonds of the glue used to break, so avoid using makeup removers and oil-based creams.

Finally, now that you already know the Russian volume, it is worth mentioning that it is also extremely important that you only perform this procedure with a trusted professional! And if you want another extension option, check out the article about Brazilian volume lashes.