Premade vs. Pro-Made Lash Fans: What's the Difference?
If you offer volume lash extensions, you've probably come across both premade and pro-made fans. At first glance, they may look very similar, but there are some important differences in how they're made and what you can expect from them.
What Are Premade Lash Fans?
Premade fans are volume fans that are manufactured and assembled before they reach you. The individual lashes are arranged into a fan and secured at the base, so they're ready to pick up and apply.
Most premade fans are machine-made, allowing manufacturers to produce large quantities with consistent sizing and shape. Depending on the manufacturer, the lashes may be heat bonded or glue bonded at the base.
The quality can vary considerably between suppliers, particularly when it comes to the shape of the fan, the size of the base, and how consistently the fans are produced.
What Are Pro-Made Fans?
Pro-made fans are also created ahead of time, but they're designed with a focus on precision, consistency, and a professional-looking fan shape.
At Get Your Lashes Done, our pro-made fans are machine-made for accuracy and consistency and heat bonded at the base.
Heat bonding secures the extensions together at the base without relying on glue to hold the fan together. This allows for the clean, tight, pointy bases that are important for precise attachment.
Our fans are also designed with symmetrical openings, soft and lightweight fibres, and an ultra-black matte finish.
Machine-Made vs. Human-Made
The terms machine-made and handmade don't necessarily tell you which product is higher quality. They simply describe how the fan is produced.
Machine-made fans can provide excellent consistency because the manufacturing process controls the positioning and formation of each fan.
Human-made fans are individually created or assembled by a person, which can allow for more variation and craftsmanship.
For a lash artist, what matters most is the quality control and consistency of the finished fan, regardless of how it was produced.
Why Does the Base Matter?
The base is where all the lashes in your fan come together, and it's an important part of the finished product.
A tight, narrow base gives you a precise attachment point and helps create a clean transition from the natural lash into the fan.
A bulky or inconsistent base can make placement more difficult and may add unnecessary bulk to the finished set.
When you're applying dozens of fans during an appointment, having consistent bases and fan shapes can also make your work more predictable and efficient.
You Don't Have to Sacrifice Your Style
One of the best things about using pro-made fans is that ready-made doesn't mean one-size-fits-all.
You can choose different lengths, curls, diameters, and fan widths to create the look your client wants.
And you don't have to use just one type of fan throughout an entire set. Different pro-made fans can be mixed together to create customized styling, just as you would when creating your own handmade fans.
You can combine different fan widths, curls, or lengths to create everything from soft and wispy sets to darker, fuller volume looks.
The fan is simply doing some of the work for you—while you remain in control of the overall design.
For many lash artists, the biggest benefit is time.
Creating handmade fans takes skill, practice, and time. Pro-made fans allow you to skip that step while still creating beautiful, customized volume sets.
They can help you:
- Work more efficiently
- Maintain consistent fan shapes
- Create clean, polished sets
- Spend more time focusing on placement and styling
- Offer a variety of volume looks without making every fan yourself
What Should You Look For?
When choosing a pro-made fan, don't just look at the price or number of lashes in the fan. Look closely at the product itself.
Look for:
- Clean, tight bases
- Symmetrical fan openings
- Consistent curls and lengths
- Soft, lightweight fibres
- Rich, even colour
- Consistent quality from fan to fan
- A bonding method that suits your preferences
Why We Choose Pro-Made at Get Your Lashes Done
We created our pro-made volume fans for lash artists who want efficiency without compromising the finished look.
Our fans are machine-made for precision and heat bonded for a clean, tight base, giving you consistent, symmetrical fans that are ready to pick up and apply.
Because your time matters—but so does your artistry.
Ready to Try Pro-Made?
If you're ready to spend less time making fans and more time perfecting your sets, take a look at our Pro-Made Volume Fans.
With different curls, lengths, diameters, and fan widths available, you can mix and match to create customized looks for every client.
Less time making fans. More time perfecting your set.
Fan Weight Equivalencies
Not sure what fan size to use? Use the chart below to help you decide.