How to Choose the Right DIY Lash Style for Your Eye Shape
The secret to flawless lashes? Knowing what flatters you most.
DIY lashes are more than just a beauty hack — they’re a way to enhance your natural features without the salon visit or the melting mascara. But with so many lash styles out there, how do you know which one is right for your eyes?
The answer starts with your eye shape. Matching your lash style to your natural eye structure can elevate your entire look — lifting, brightening, and balancing your features. This guide will help you confidently choose your ideal lash style, so every set feels custom-made.
Identify Your Eye Shape
Before choosing your lash style, figure out which of these categories best describes your eyes:
1. Almond Eyes -
Balanced and slightly pointed at the outer corners. You can see the entire iris when looking straight ahead.
✅ Lucky you — most lash styles work here.
2. Round Eyes -
Big, open eyes where the whites show above or below the iris.
🎯 Goal: Add lift and elongation with a cat-eye shape.
3. Hooded Eyes -
The crease is hidden under a fold of skin when your eyes are open.
🎯 Goal: Open and lift with length in the center and outer corners.
4. Monolid Eyes -
Little to no crease, with a flat upper lid.
🎯 Goal: Layered lashes with texture to create dimension and depth.
5. Downturned Eyes -
Outer corners angle slightly downward.
🎯 Goal: Create lift with a soft cat-eye that lifts the corners.
6. Upturned Eyes -
Outer corners are higher than inner corners.
🎯 Goal: Balance with lashes that emphasize the center of the eye.
💫 Lash Styles That Flatter Each Shape
Let’s match your eye shape with the best Revel Lash styles:
Almond Eyes
Try: Any style — but especially wispy, cat-eye, or volume clusters.
Almond eyes can handle drama or subtlety. A layered cat-eye like the Kitten will highlight your natural shape beautifully.
If you want drama the Wispy or Volume are a great compliment to your eye shape.
Round Eyes
Try: Cat-eye like the Kitten or tapered lash styles that extend longer toward the outer corner.
This elongates the eye and adds balance without overwhelming your features.
Hooded Eyes
Try: Open-eye styles with longer segments at the center of the lash line like the Ashlyn for a softer look or the Volume for a more dramatic look both focusing their length in the center.
Lifting the center makes your eyes appear more open and awake.
Monolid Eyes
Try: Volume or multi-length styles with texture like our Ashlyn or Sydney.
Go for staggered lengths to add visible definition and dimension across the lid.
Downturned Eyes
Try: Soft cat-eye like the Kitten or something like the Kate with shorter inner and outer corners and length building just past center.
This gives the illusion of a lifted outer edge.
Upturned Eyes
Try: Rounded styles or lashes that emphasize the center and blend evenly, try the Natural or Sydney for mild drama or Wispy for big drama that focuses length in the center.
A more symmetrical lash look creates a balanced appearance.
🧪 Not Sure? Start Here.
If you’re just starting out, try a natural tapered style like the Kate (a short look) or Natural (long soft look) or a light cat-eye like the Kitten. These looks work well on most eye shapes and are easy to apply and blend.
Pro Tips for Lash Style Success
- Mix segments: Blend styles across your lash line to customize the look. Start shorter in the inner corner and build out.
- Adjust placement: Small shifts in where you apply each cluster can dramatically change the shape.
- Try Stacking: Stacking allows for more customization check out our How to Stack Guide
Alway feel reach out to our team or DM us on Instagram for personalized style suggestions.
Not sure where to start? Check out our complete beginners guide ;)
thanks for reading 💕