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Technical glossary · Curl profiles

M curl lashes
explained.

Updated

In plain English

M curl is a speciality profile with a relatively straight lower section flowing into a pronounced lifted upper shape.

Illustrative profile · not to scale

What the term means.

M contributes a directional outline rather than a conventional rounded C silhouette. Its lower section and lifted transition should be considered together, and the exact shape differs between ranges.

A more lifted tip still needs suitable contact at the base and comfortable clearance. When combining M with rounded curls, apparent height and length at the transition matter. A technical map records these choices rather than just one letter for the whole eye.

The technical details.

Profile
Lifted directional transition
Lower section
A straighter lower section of product-specific length
Tip and bend
A pronounced lifted upper shape
Comparison
Different transition geometry from a continuous C or angled L.

These are industry definitions. Product names, profiles and availability vary; your artist selects the actual system and construction for your appointment.

A common question.

Does M curl mean cat-eye styling?

No. M is a fibre profile and cat-eye is mapped emphasis. They can work together, but the curl does not determine the whole shape.

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