Lashing hooded eyes takes skill, patience and the right technique. The best natural eyelash extensions for hooded eyes are light-volume classic lashes, applied by a skilled lash technician who understands your unique eye shape. Edy London, celebrity lash artist and specialist in natural-looking extensions, can help create a style that lifts, opens and enhances your …
Lashing hooded eyes takes skill, patience and the right technique. The best natural eyelash extensions for hooded eyes are light-volume classic lashes, applied by a skilled lash technician who understands your unique eye shape. Edy London, celebrity lash artist and specialist in natural-looking extensions, can help create a style that lifts, opens and enhances your eyes without looking overdone.
What are the 10 different eye shapes?
Eye shape is one of the first things a skilled lash technician will assess before starting your extensions. It’s not just about aesthetics, your shape determines which curl types, lengths, and lash mapping will create the most flattering and comfortable result. There are 10 main shapes, but many people have a blend of two or more.
Any of these shapes can be hooded, which means the upper lid’s skin fold partly or completely covers the crease. Recognising your shape is the first step to choosing lash extensions that enhance your features instead of working against them.
Round eyes
Large and open-looking, with the iris fully visible when looking straight ahead. A gradual increase in length from the inner to outer corner softens the shape and creates a gentle almond effect.
Protruding eyes
Set slightly forward in the socket, often making the eyes appear more pronounced. Softer curls and medium lengths help keep the look balanced and avoid exaggerating the prominence.
Almond eyes
Longer than they are tall, with gently pointed inner and outer corners. This versatile shape suits most lash styles, but keeping it light and natural maintains elegance.
Deep-set eyes
Tucked back under the brow bone with a pronounced crease. Curls with more lift, such as D or L, help bring the lashes forward for better visibility.
Wide-set eyes
The distance between the eyes is greater than the width of one eye. Longer lashes toward the middle draw focus inward and create harmony in the face.
Close-set eyes
The space between the eyes is smaller than the width of one eye. Lashes that are slightly longer at the outer corners help draw attention outward and balance the proportions.
Downturned eyes
Outer corners sit lower than the inner corners. Placing slightly longer lashes toward the outer third, but avoiding too much weight, gives a lifting effect.
Upturned eyes
Outer corners lift higher than the inner corners, giving a natural cat-eye look. A subtle mix of lengths across the lash line can enhance this lift without going too dramatic.
Monolid eyes
A smooth eyelid with little or no visible crease. Stronger curls and lighter weight extensions help lift the lash line and open the eye.
Hooded eyes
A fold of skin from the upper lid covers the crease, partly or fully. The goal is to choose curls that lift above the hood, with light, natural-looking extensions that open the eye without adding heaviness.
Every eye shape is beautiful, and the right lash style will work in harmony with your natural features. At Edy London, each set is mapped individually, considering not only your eye shape but also your lash health, lifestyle, and comfort. This tailored approach ensures your extensions look gorgeous, feel light, and enhance your natural beauty day after day. If you want more information on each eye shape, and help identifying your own, read our blog on different eye shapes and lash contouring.
What are hooded eyes and what are their key characteristics?
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that droops over the crease, making the upper eyelids look smaller. The visible crease is either partly hidden or completely covered. Often the brow bone appears more prominent. When you look straight ahead, you may notice that only a bit of your eyelid is visible, if at all.
Some people are born with hooded eyes, while others develop them with age as skin loses elasticity. They’re completely normal and beautiful, but they do change how certain lash styles, eye makeup and curls appear. The trick is to work with the shape, not against it, creating the illusion of more lift and opening up the eyes without adding bulk to the lash line.
Why is it harder to get eyelash extensions with hooded eyes?
Hooded eyes present a few challenges for lash extensions. The fold of skin can make access to the natural lashes trickier, which means your lash technician needs excellent control and application techniques. The angle of the eyelid can hide parts of the lash line, so mapping the correct lengths and curls becomes more important.
If heavy extensions are applied, the extra weight can make the lid look droopier. Some curl types, like a straight base with only a slight bend, may disappear under the hood, so you won’t see the lift you want. Poor styling can also make the eyes look smaller instead of more open. This is why you need a skilled lash technician, like Edy, who has experience with hooded eyes and understands how to create a flattering style without causing discomfort or encouraging excessive rubbing.
What are the best lashes for someone with hooded eyes?
The best eyelash extensions for hooded eyes are light volume, natural-looking classic lashes. Classic lashes keep things lightweight and avoid pulling the eyelid down. They also blend perfectly with your natural lashes, giving you an elegant, everyday look rather than a dramatic look that might overwhelm the eye.
More extreme curls can help lift the lash line, creating the illusion of more open eyes. The right curl types will push the lashes upward from the hood, making them visible from the front and side. For some, longer lashes placed toward the middle can draw attention to the iris and create a gorgeous open-eye effect. Others may benefit from slightly longer lashes at the outer corner for a subtle lift, but only if the corner is not too down turned.
This is where careful mapping, knowing the natural lash growth direction, and adjusting lengths matter. Your technician should always choose curls and lengths that enhance your eye rather than fight it.
How can Edy London help with lashing hooded eyes?
At Edy London, natural looking eyelash extensions are the speciality. Edy has years of experience as a celebrity eyelash artist, working with multiple eye shapes and tailoring styles for natural beauty. Her work has been featured in leading beauty magazines, and her reputation is built on creating natural lashes that enhance rather than overpower.
If you have hooded eyes, Edy will start by assessing your natural lash line, eye shape, and skin. She’ll discuss what styles you like, then create a bespoke map using classic lashes in carefully selected curls and lengths. She avoids overly heavy fans or dramatic styles that could make the eyes appear smaller. Instead, she focuses on lift, balance, and comfort.
Edy also places a lot of importance on proper aftercare, as it’s key to keeping your extensions looking their best for longer. Following the right cleaning routine, brushing gently, and avoiding habits like excessive rubbing will protect your lash line and maintain a fresh look between appointments. For detailed tips, you can visit our lash extension aftercare guide, where we cover everything you need to know to care for your new lashes at home.
What are the best practices?
For hooded eyes, the aim is to create lift and visibility. Using curl types that rise above the brow bone line will stop lashes from disappearing under the skin. Keeping the outer corner lighter in weight prevents any droopy effect. Adjusting the lash lengths gradually instead of a sudden jump creates a more natural shape.
Application techniques should adapt to the lash growth pattern, as hooded eyes often have lashes that grow downward or at varying angles. A skilled lash technician will isolate each lash carefully and choose curls that counteract the angle. It’s also important to check the effect from the client’s open-eye view during the process, not just from above.
The benefit of these practices is that they enhance your natural lashes without causing strain. Done right, lash extensions for hooded eyes can save you time in the morning and give you a flattering frame for your eyes every day.
Can you get the best lash extensions with hooded eyes?
Absolutely. With the right approach, hooded eyes can look incredible with lash extensions. The key is choosing a skilled lash technician who understands your eye shape and can adapt styles, curls, and lengths to suit you.
Lashing hooded eyes is about more than just adding length. It’s about creating balance, working with your unique characteristics, and achieving a look that feels natural yet noticeable. At Edy London, you get a personalised service from a celebrity lash artist who specialises in natural-looking eyelash extensions. You’ll leave with lashes that lift, open, and enhance your eyes without looking heavy or false.
Your eyes deserve lashes that are styled for your shape, your features, and your lifestyle, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Edy London. Whether you have hooded eyes or another unique shape, every set is designed to look natural, feel weightless, and last beautifully.
Book your appointment today and experience why Edy is the celebrity lash artist trusted for the most natural-looking eyelash extensions in London.
