Premade/Promade Fans | Types And Outcomes

What is the difference between all the types of Pre/Pro made fans, and how do you decide which ones will best suit you and your clients? 

There are so many different types of pre-made fans these days, with more and more styles and options becoming available it can be difficult to decide which ones to use and why. 

Lets start by taking a look at the different types available. 

Premade On Strips - These were the first style to appear and are still widely sold and used today. They come in Short/Wide stem and Long/Narrow stem fans and are easy to apply as they have thicker bases than the new generation Narrow/Pointy Stems.  Applied in the same way as classic lashes they come on strips that can be attached to a lash pallet in the same way. These type of fans need to be removed gently from the strip to prevent the bases falling apart. 

Pointy Stem Premades on Strips - These came along shortly after the first generation of premade fans, the bases are super thin giving the appearance of hand made volume. They need minimal adhesive to attach and are available on strips. This style of fan is attached to the strip with the base free to enable easier pick up.

Pointy Stem Loose Fans - These fans come loose in the same way classic lashes did way back when the lash industry started. They are cheaper than premades on a strip but I personally think they are far too fiddly. They can be difficult to separate and messy to use, keeping track of the lengths is also a pain but they are very popular with some lash artists. I personally don't like them I find it much quicker to do hand made volume and prefer strip style fans for speed and convenience. Also most of the loose fans I have tested are uneven and I can make an uneven fan in far less time than it takes to separate these fans and don't get me started on lining them up on the pallet before your client arrives....!!!! This is just my personal opinion and not to be taken too seriously...."I'm not a fan" do you see what I did there?  Ok im sorry for the bad pun lol.... however I am volume trained and fast at lashing so don't be put off if you have limited funds and cant make a fan for love nor money, Its a skill that takes time to learn.    

Ultra Speed Fans - This style fan is the latest type of premade to arrive on the scene. They are incredibly quick to use  (hence the name)  especially great for mega volume sets. They come on a loose strip which needs to be stuck to a silicone pallet and are much easier to use than the loose style fans. Slightly more expensive than the loose fans but cheaper than the original strip style fans they are more profitable due to being quick to apply. They need minimal adhesive to attach and come in wide or narrow fans with pointy stems. I absolutely love these fans and can do a mega volume set far more easily than hand making 0.03s in 10D+......its a no brainer for me TBH.

Pro Made Fans VS Pre Made Fans:  I see so many posts in lash forums asking what the difference is between pro and pre made fans so I just wanted to clarify what I believe to be the case:

The term PRO Made originated from lash artists who pre made their own fans themselves by crystallising (setting the fan) and storing them to use on their clients at a later time.

Since then the term has been used to describe the new generation of pointy based fans that are made by manufacturers, there isn't really much difference apart from the various bases. Some fans are handmade using adhesive on the base.  These were unpopular at first due to double dipping into adhesive and giving the fan more weight so heat bonded were the more popular choice due to being lighter. Some manufacturers use adhesive and some use heat to create and bond the bases and it is as always your personal choice as to which you prefer.  

WIDE Vs NARROW FANS

Wide fans give a softer look to the lash set as the tips of the lashes are further apart. Best suited to clients with sparse natural lashes or those wanting a fluffier natural look. 

Narrow fans are good for creating density as the tips are closer together. This type of fan is perfect for creating a dark dense russian style lash set and is best for clients with a good amount of natural lashes.

You can also mix it up by using both types in your sets to create different effects.

Use narrow fans on the lower layers to give density to the set and use wider fans to add texture and fill areas with gaps. 

For clients with sparse lashes wanting a dark, dense set of lashes use mega volume fans in shorter lengths to give a darker look to the lash line and use the layering technique to give that dense top line.

Always consider the appropriate volume for your client, overloading the lashes can cause damage to the natural lashes over time. Take a look at the chart below for guidance on which diameter fans to use: 

If you are completely new to the lash industry and looking for training our Classic & Premade Volume Beginners Course covers application of individual and premade fans so that you can offer both classic and volume lash sets right from the start. 

Already trained then check out our range of gorgeous pre and pro made lashes HERE:

I hope you found this blog article helpful. If you have any questions please ask in the comments section below or you can join my private Facebook group HERE: where you can get lots more help and support from me to improve your lash skills and grow your business.

Happy Lashing 

Emma x