Lash Artist Trends in 2025

Here are some lash trends we've noticed emerge so far in 2025.

1. Light Cured UV / LED Extensions

We are seeing more UV adhesives launched by multiple brands. One-to-three-second curing times, virtually zero humidity limits and noticeably fewer fumes have pushed UV/LED systems from novelty to must-have. Newsweek calls them “the latest treatment trend taking over the eyelash industry.” Newsweek

Why care? Faster sets mean you can book extra fills each day and upsell a “UV upgrade.” Mention that you use a MoCra FDA Registered UV glue from EvLo Lash Co.

2. Spire / “Manga” Lashes

Long, spiky “doll” lashes—seen on Dior runways and TikTok—are officially mainstream. Byrdie links the surge to a retro-meets-K-pop revival, while lower-lash lifts are evolving the look even further. Byrdie Professional Beauty

How to cash in: Stock purpose-made spikes or purchase Sculpted Lash Trays from us. Bundle them with brown UV fans for a soft-anime hybrid set.

3. Wet-Look, Glossy Fans

Professional Beauty notes that #WetLookLashes has 48 million+ TikTok views and keeps growing. mag.professionalbeauty.co.uk

Pro tip: Create hybrid sets with a mix of closed and wide fans, then retail a clear sealant to keep the glazed finish.

4. Color Pops & Ombre Highlights

NYFW runways—and countless IG reels—show pastel inner-corner flicks and neon outer spikes as the season’s biggest eye statements. Byrdie

Starter palette: Keep primary brights plus earthy terracotta and moss-green for bridal parties.

5. Minimalist Boosts: Lifts, Tints & “Barely-There” Classics

The #NaturalLashes hashtag sits above 400 million views; lifts and tints remain perfect for mascara-free office looks. mag.professionalbeauty.co.uk

Bundle idea: Offer a lift-plus-growth-serum kit for clients on an extension break.

6. Eco-Conscious Materials & Packaging

Sustainability pieces in Beauty Launchpad spotlight salons switching to refill systems and paperboard trays to cut plastic. Beauty Launchpad Beauty Independent

Quick win: Swap PVC tray inlays for molded pulp, then shout it out in every unboxing video.

7. Hypochlorous-Acid Priming & After-Care

Ophthalmology journals show a 0.01% HOCl spray can drop lid bacteria by 99.6% in under a minute without stinging or weakening adhesive bonds. Ophthalmology Times

Use it: Mist lashes before isolation for squeaky-clean bonding and retail the same bottle for daily client hygiene.

8. Magnetic & Pre-Glued Strips

Professional Beauty predicts magnetic and pre-glued options will be “a huge trend in 2025,” perfect for red-carpet or wedding clients who can’t commit to full extensions. Professional Beauty

Upsell: Offer a 10-minute “teach & trim” add-on so guests master application—and you pocket extra revenue.

9. Lash-Growth Serums as Retail Gold

Glamour’s 2025 roundup hails peptide-rich serums as a top beauty buy, with RevitaLash and GrandeLASH landing on every “best of” list. Glamour

Sales hack: Keep before-and-after photos on your salon tablet; visual proof closes the deal.

10. Smart Tools & Virtual Mapping

“Lash Design Studio offers a virtual lash design tool for creating and visualising custom lash maps,” writes UBLash in its must-have apps list. UBLash

Level-up: Use an iPad mapping app during consults to upsell from a classic to a hybrid set in seconds.

The Take-Home for Artists

1. Speed + tech sell: UV curing, spire spikes and AR mapping elevate both price and client wow-factor.
2. Clean + green win hearts: HOCl hygiene and eco packaging check the safety-and-sustainability boxes Gen-Z demands.
3. Teach what you sell: Mini workshops on spire mapping, wet-look styling or HOCl after-care turn products into recurring revenue.

Ready to refresh your menu? Drop a comment with the trend you’re dying to try—or book our advanced workshop to master UV sets, sculpted spikes and more.