Texas Cosmetology Operator Written ExamSkin Care ServicesMedium
A cosmetologist is preparing to apply artificial eyelashes to a client for a special event. What is the correct procedure for measuring and trimming strip lashes to ensure a natural fit?
- AMeasure the strip lash against the client's eye, starting from the outer corner, and trim from the outer corner.
- BMeasure the strip lash against the client's eye, aligning the outer edge first, and trim from the inner corner.
- CApply the full strip lash directly to the eyelid, then trim any excess.
- DMeasure the strip lash against the client's eye, starting from the inner corner, and trim from the inner corner.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Measure the strip lash against the client's eye, starting from the outer corner, and trim from the outer corner.
Strip lashes should be measured by placing them on the client's eye, aligning the outer edge with the natural lash line, and then trimming any excess from the outer corner. Trimming from the inner corner would remove the shorter, more natural-looking hairs.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. While aligning the outer edge first is correct, trimming from the inner corner is incorrect for maintaining a natural look.
- C. Applying before trimming can lead to an awkward fit and difficulty in trimming.
- D. Trimming from the inner corner would remove the naturally shorter hairs, resulting in an unnatural look.
Strip Lash Trimming
The process of customizing strip eyelashes by measuring against the client's eye and trimming excess from the outer corner for a natural fit.
- Align outer edge first
- Trim from the outer corner
- Ensures natural lash graduation
Memory trick: Lashes, measure outer, trim outer, for a perfect eye-line order.