It is actually very easy to get confused, since there are many varieties on the eyelash extensions market. Even for professionals who have worked on this for many years, it is difficult. With the explanation that you will find below, we will help you to distinguish these differences:

Synthetic mink (Mink or Faux Mink):

This type of eyelash extensions are the most used around the world. They are made of a fiber called PBT, their appearance imitates real mink hair. Don’t confuse it with real mink, which is rarely used these days for animal cruelty reasons, because it is very expensive, and because it also doesn’t maintain its curvature for long. So when you find an eyelash extension that claims to be mink, there’s a good chance it’s synthetic mink. Synthetic fiber has become popular for being very light and thin, just like natural eyelashes. They are also shinier than silk, providing a mascara effect.

Silk (Silk):

Silk extensions are also made from the same synthetic material, PBT, but are even thinner and lighter. They are excellent to use on older clients or with more damaged and weak eyelashes, because they are more opaque than mink. They are used when you want to have a more natural effect.