Lash Mapping for Beginners: How to Plan Your DIY Lash Look

 

Lash mapping — how it works. Lash mapping brings structure, symmetry, and customization to your DIY lashes.

If you’ve ever felt like your lashes look uneven or off-balanced, you’re not alone. Most of the time, it comes down to placement — and lash mapping is the solution.

Lash mapping is the process of planning which lash segments you’ll place where, based on your natural eye shape and the look you want. It brings structure to your routine and gives your lashes a polished, professional finish — even if you’re doing them at home.

And no, you don’t need to be a pro to map like one.

What Is Lash Mapping?

It’s a simple way to “layout” your lash placement before you apply. Think of it like a blueprint for your eye look.

You decide:

• How many segments you’ll use
• Where each length will go
• Which shape you’re aiming for (cat-eye, doll-eye, natural, etc.)

Mapping helps ensure balance, avoid overloading certain areas, and achieve a more tailored look.

Step-by-Step: How to Map Your DIY Lashes

1. Start With Your Eye Shape

Refer back to our Lash Style Guide to determine what shape you’re working with.

Example: Almond eyes? You’ve got flexibility. Downturned? You’ll want lift in the outer corners.

 

2. Choose Your Lash Lengths

Most DIY lashes come in Short (10–12mm), Medium (12–14mm), and Long (14–16mm+). You’ll want a mix to create dimension. Brands like Lilac St offer size specific pairs and are more geared towards creating your own lash maps.

3. Lay Out Your Segments

Use a clean surface to arrange your clusters in order from inner to outer corner.

Here’s a simple mapping template for a natural cat-eye: working from inner to outer 

10mm 11mm 12mm 13mm

You can add more segments for a fuller look, or reduce for minimal glam.

 

4. Optional: Mark Your Lash Line

If needed, use a white eyeliner pencil to mark where each lash segment will go. It fades quickly and can help with precise placement.

 

 

5. Apply with Intention

 

Follow your map during application — don’t wing it (pun intended).

Example Lash Maps for Different Looks

 

✨ Natural Everyday - Ashlyn, Kate 

 

• Short | Medium | Medium | Short
  → Great for subtle definition and balance.
• ex. 10 12 12 10

 

✨ Doll-Eye (Open & Round) - Natural, Volume, Wispy

 

• Short | Medium | Long | Medium | Short
  → Longest lashes in the center to open up the eyes.
• ex. 10 12 14 12 10

✨ Cat-Eye (Lift & Elongate) - Kitten

 

• Short | Medium | Medium | Long | Long
  → Accentuates outer corners for a sultry effect.
• ex. 10 12 13 14

✨ Wispy & Layered - Sydney, Volume

 

• Alternating lengths in varied placement
  → Creates a fluttery, textured look.

 

📌 Pro Mapping Tips

• Symmetry is key: Mirror your placement on both eyes.
• Less is more: Start with 4–5 segments per eye. Add more as needed.
• Practice makes perfect: Your first few maps won’t be flawless — and that’s okay.

 

🛍️ Shop Lash Lengths with Mapping in Mind

Revel Lash specifically offers pre-mapped styles to simplify your application process. It’s less for you to think about and more cost effective. You can purchase one pair knowing it has every size you need to create your look. It is less customizable than brands like Lilac St but also is a more simplified system. 

Lash mapping is a fun way to customize your look if you enjoying crafting your style and having more control but if you’d like to grab and go, sort of speak, choosing a brand like Revel Lash allows you to do that with styles that are already mapped out for you  

 

 

Thanks for reading 💕

👉 Next up: DIY vs. Salon Lash Extensions — What’s Right for You?