Lash extensions are (mostly) three things: gorgeous, expensive, and a major time-saver. I’m not typically a super high-maintenance person, despite this blog. However, since trying out my first set of hybrid lashes, I find it a struggle to travel without them. While classic lash sets have always been a nice-t0-have for me, Honeypot hybrid lashes are a must. There’s quite literally nothing better than rolling out of bed and already looking done-up — even if it’s equally nice to take them off at the end of a few weeks and furiously scrub at your eyes!

How hybrid lashes differ from a classic lash set

Alright — I’m not a lash tech, so someone please correct me if I get this wrong! I have, however, spent every appointment that I’ve had with Brandy at Honeypot Lashes in Edmonton asking her questions about her lash technique. (What? I’m ever-curious, and I had to prep for my hybrid lash review!)

Hybrid eyelash extensions — before & after (no other makeup, including brows, foundation, and liner.)

Classic lash extensions are applied in a 1:1 ratio: one classic lash for each natural lash. For someone with naturally full and long lashes, they wouldn’t make a huge impact — just leave you looking fresh and perfect. But for someone with naturally thin, straight lashes, classic lash extensions totally change my look. They give me the lift and volume that I’ve always craved, with little to no upkeep.

Hybrid lashes are a little different. Hybrid lash extensions are a mix between classic and 3D/volume lash extensions, and are priced accordingly. Most lashes will have 2-5 lash extensions per natural lash, in a hyper-natural “fan.” Think individual lash extensions — but without the glue dot at the end. The result is a full, fanned out effect that looks flawlessly dramatic. They last for longer on my lashes, for a variety of reasons: there’s more of them, each false lash is thinner (about as thick as my natural lashes), and Brandy bundles her lash fans right before application, so the glue wraps all the way around each extension and your lash.

Fresh Honeypot hybrid lash extensions — my Edmonton downtown lash recommendation!

How long classic and hybrid lash extensions last

Expect both classic and hybrid lash sets to last for 2-3 weeks (though they’re purported to last for up to 6-8 weeks). For classic lashes, each individual classic lash extension is thicker than your natural lash. As a result, I find that some of them fall off my lash before my lash comes out naturally. The shortest I’ve ever had a classic set last for was just shy of 2 weeks, which is usually when they start looking thin on me.

The timeline for touch-ups is similar for hybrid lashes, but more lashes stay on for longer. My Honeypot Lashes stay full and perfect for 2-3 weeks, losing volume before they start looking uneven. I’ve literally never had one of Brandy’s Honeypot Edmonton hybrid lashes fall out before my natural lash grew out — it depends entirely on how quickly your natural lashes grow.

Voluminous hybrid lashes, no lash lift — before & after on Asian lashes

Honeypot hybrid lashes review (in downtown Edmonton)

Everyone styles their lash extensions a little differently, but I’ve found that there’s the greatest variation for hybrid lashes. (Edmonton is really into a full 3D caterpillar lash right now, and I hate it.)

I tracked down Brandy through her lash studio’s Instagram handle, @honeypotlashes. Her work is fluttery and precise, and she’s honestly a pleasure to be around. Hybrid lash appointments take around 3 hours, so finding someone who you actually get along with is paramount!

Look at that hybrid lash extension liiiiiiiift

Despite having these lashes in for every vacation I’ve taken this summer, I haven’t taken a ton of blog photos with Brandy’s lashes. They’re all over my Instagram stories, however, and in any of my vacation snaps. (You can really see the lift and fullness that I get out of them at the top of this post!) It’s so easy to roll out of bed with a great set of hybrid lashes. Just slap on some SPF—and maybe some brows—and you look like you have a face on. I’m typically a 30 minute morning person, but I can easily get ready in under 10 with a set of hybrid lashes.

Prices vary by studio, but Honeypot’s hybrid lashes are $150 for a full set. They’ll take about 2 1/2 hours, depending on how many lashes you have to enhance. Fills range from $55-85 (2 weeks vs 4 weeks). And you can book over text, which is a godsend for anyone with phone anxiety!

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I have nothing to disclaim in this post. Honeypot Lashes is run by a super hardworking businesswoman in Edmonton, and I love her location and lashes! I’ve paid for all of my services independently, although she does offer a $10 discount for students.