Volume lashing lives or dies by your tweezers. A good volume tweezer picks up lashes cleanly, holds the fan closed right down to the base and places it without the fan collapsing. A poor one slips, crosses at the tip or tires your hand halfway through a set. Here's how to choose the right one for the way you work, with our picks from the Lash Heaven tweezer range.
What makes a good volume tweezer
- The angle. The angle of the foot decides how your hand sits against the lash line. Deeper angles (75° and 90°) and L-shaped feet let you place a fan flat onto the natural lash without twisting your wrist.
- The grip. Look for a tip that closes fully along its length. A full closure keeps the base of the fan pinched so it doesn't open up before placement.
- Tip length. A slightly longer foot gives you more control when picking up and placing; a shorter, stronger foot gives a firmer hold.
- Weight and spring. A light tweezer with an easy spring keeps your hand relaxed through a full-day volume appointment. Firmer tweezers suit artists who like more resistance.
Volume tweezer types at a glance
| Type | Best for | Try |
|---|---|---|
| Angled volume tweezer | All-round volume work, from narrow to wide fans | Eclipse, Peacock, The Artist |
| 75° tweezer | Placing fans directly onto the natural lash; finger and strip fanning | Kudo 75°, Sky 75° |
| 90° tweezer | Large, symmetrical fans from 2D upwards | Legend 90° |
| L-shaped (boot) tweezer | Mega volume and Russian technique, fans of 8D and beyond | Vetus 6A-SA, Spirit, Star |
| Micro-grip tweezer | Extra traction when picking up and lifting lashes | Lash Maker, Magician |
Our picks
Best all-rounder: Eclipse
Our Eclipse is light and easy to hold, with an angled tip and a strong, fully closed grip. It handles narrow micro-fans and wide mega volume fans, and stays comfortable through long appointments, which is why it's our best-selling volume tweezer.
Best for a deep angle: Kudo 75° or Sky 75°
75° is widely seen as the ideal angle for placing fans straight onto the natural lash. The Kudo is a favourite for pick, lift and place, and the Sky 75° has a strong, sharp, shorter foot that works for both finger and strip fanning.
Best for big fans: Legend 90°
The Legend 90° has a slim, fully closing foot that grips the fan right through to the base, so large fans don't collapse before you place them.
Best for mega volume: Vetus 6A-SA, Spirit or Star
L-shaped tweezers put your hand at a right angle to the lash line. The Vetus 6A-SA is a classic among Russian-trained artists and holds fans of 8D and beyond. The Spirit has a slightly longer boot for placement control, and the Star is firmer, for artists who like more structure.
Best for super-narrow fans: Fortune
The Fortune is sturdy and very sharp, gripping firmly and releasing cleanly for narrow, symmetrical fans.
Best lightweight option: Peacock
If hand fatigue is a problem, the Peacock is light with an easy-grip design that keeps your fingers relaxed through long volume sets.
Pair with a good isolation tweezer
Your volume tweezer only does half the job. A straight, fine-tipped isolation tweezer such as Idol, Pointy or Vetus ST-11 separates the natural lash so each fan goes onto one lash only.
Look after your tweezers
- Clean glue off the tips after every client with tweezer glue remover.
- Sterilise between clients; the 59S UVC LED wand is a quick option.
- Store them tips-up in a tweezer stand or a magnetic tweezer case, and never drop them: a knocked tip can stop closing properly.
Questions lash artists ask
What angle is best for volume lashes?
There's no single best angle. 75° and 90° tweezers and L-shaped feet are the most popular for volume because they let you place fans flat onto the natural lash. Choose the one that feels natural in your hand.
Which tweezer is best for beginners in volume?
Start with an angled all-rounder such as the Eclipse or the lightweight Peacock, then try a 75°, 90° or L-shaped tweezer once your fanning is consistent.
How many tweezers do I need?
At least one isolation tweezer and one volume tweezer, plus a spare of each so you can sterilise between clients without slowing down.
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