The best lash look isn't the one that comes straight out of the tray—it's the one you build. Mixing lash tray sets is how you get a custom pair that looks made for your eyes, not just mass-produced.

THE 5-STEP MIXING METHOD

1. Start with a base pair that fits your eye shape. If you have rounded eyes, pick a pair with balanced lengths (e.g., 10mm to 12mm). If you have deep-set eyes, choose one that's longer at the outer corner.
2. Pick your accent tray. This is where you play. Choose a set that has a different length profile—like a dramatic 14mm set or a natural 8mm set.
3. Cut individual segments. Unlike trying to mix whole pairs, cut a 2–3 lash cluster from the accent set. You want the band to stay intact, so use sharp scissors and cut straight on the lash band.
4. Attach the segment to the base lash before you apply them to your eye. You can do this by placing the segment under the base lash band and pressing them together. Hold for 10 seconds. Do this while the lash is flat on a surface, not on your eye.
5. Apply your custom pair as you normally would. Trim the whole thing to your eye, add a thin layer of your usual lash adhesive, and press from the middle, then the outer corner.

DESIGN RECIPES FOR EVERY EYE SHAPE

• The 'I Slept 8 Hours' Mix — Take a natural tray with uniform 10mm lengths, and add a single 8mm cluster to the inner corner of each eye. This lifts the inner corner and opens up tired eyes.
• The 'Date Night' Mix — Start with a medium volume pair. Cut two 14mm clusters from a dramatic tray and place them at the outer corner. This gives you that sultry, winged shape without the full drama of an extreme lash.
• The 'Hooded Eye' Mix — Use a pair with a strong curl (C or D). Add a 10mm cluster to the center of the lash band, right above your iris. This creates a doll-eye lift that visibly opens the hooded area.

MIXING FAQ: YOUR LASH TRAYS, YOUR RULES

CAN I MIX LASH TRAYS IF THEY HAVE DIFFERENT BAND TYPES?

Yes, as long as the bands aren't too thick. Thin, flexible bands press together evenly. If one band is thick, you'll feel the difference on your eye—so keep to same-thickness bands.

WILL THE CUSTOM LASH LOOK FALL APART?

Not if you press the segments together firmly before you put on the lash. Think of it like braiding hair—you're merging two materials into one. A few seconds of pressure is all it takes.

HOW MANY WEARS CAN I GET FROM A MIXED LASH?

Treat the mixed pair the same as a regular lash. If you remove it gently and clean the band, you can reuse it 5–10 times. The accent segments will stay put if you don't pull at them.

Now that you know the method, you need trays that are built for mixing. That means flexible bands, clean-cut fibers, and lengths that actually differ between styles.

YOUR CUSTOM LOOK STARTS WITH THE RIGHT TRAYS

PHANSTA LASHES lash trays are designed with mixing in mind. Each set has a distinct length profile, and the bands are soft enough to press together without creating a thick blob. Grab two trays, a pair of scissors, and make a look that's unmistakably you.

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