As a lash artist, understanding the numbers behind your lash supplies is essential, both for keeping your sets cost-effective and ensuring you're making a profit. Here's a breakdown of the cost of different lashes you might use, based on the numbers you provided.
Let's talk about value:
Classics
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Tray Cost: £13
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Average Lashes in Tray: 5280
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Full Sets from 1 Tray: 17 sets
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Infills from 1 Tray: 35 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £0.76
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Cost per Infill: £0.37
Classics are super cost-effective. You can get 17 full sets out of one tray for just £0.76 per set, making them a great choice if you're looking to keep things affordable for your clients.
YYs
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Tray Cost: £15
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Average Lashes in Tray: 2560
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Full Sets from 1 Tray: 8 sets
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Infills from 1 Tray: 17 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £1.87
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Cost per Infill: £0.88
YYs give you a bit more volume, but they do cost more. At £1.87 per full set, they’re still reasonable, but you’re going to want to keep an eye on how much volume you want and how much you want to spend.
Ws & 4D Clovers
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Tray Cost: £15
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Average Lashes in Tray: 2080
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Full Sets from 1 Tray: 6 sets
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Infills from 1 Tray: 13 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £2.50
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Cost per Infill: £1.15
These are starting to feel a little pricier, but they give you more volume with that 4D effect. At £2.50 per full set, they’re better for a higher-end service where clients want that extra lush, voluminous look.
6D Clovers
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Tray Cost: £15
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Average Lashes in Tray: 2060
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Full Sets from 1 Tray: 6 sets
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Infills from 1 Tray: 13 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £2.50
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Cost per Infill: £1.15
The cost breakdown is very similar to the Ws & 4D Clovers, so if you're into that higher volume look, this style can still be a good option depending on client demand.
Promades: The Real Game-Changers
Now let’s dive into the Promade options since they’re often seen as the “luxury” option with their mixed fan designs (3D, 4D, 5D, etc.). They tend to cost more, but also provide that full, fluffy look without as much effort.
3D Promades
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Box Cost: £40
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Fans per Box: 1500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 5 sets
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Infills from 1 Box: 10 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £8
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Cost per Infill: £4
These 3D fans are the most affordable of the Promades, but you’re still looking at £8 per full set, which is a big jump from the cost of Classics.
4D Promades
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Box Cost: £42
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Fans per Box: 1500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 5 sets
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Infills from 1 Box: 10 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £8.40
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Cost per Infill: £4.20
Not much of an increase in price from the 3Ds, but these will give your sets a fuller, more dramatic look.
5D Promades
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Box Cost: £45
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Fans per Box: 1500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 5 sets
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Infills from 1 Box: 10 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £9
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Cost per Infill: £4.50
Here you’re entering that “premium” territory, which means clients will likely expect a higher level of artistry and a more luxurious lash experience.
6D Promades
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Box Cost: £46
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Fans per Box: 1500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 5 sets
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Infills from 1 Box: 10 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £9.20
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Cost per Infill: £4.60
The 6Ds are getting even more full and dramatic, but the price jump isn’t massive. This makes them a good choice for clients who want that ultra-glam look.
7D Promades
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Box Cost: £47
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Fans per Box: 1500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 5 sets
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Infills from 1 Box: 10 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £9.40
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Cost per Infill: £4.70
These give you the most volume, but the cost increase is gradual. They’re perfect for clients who want dramatic, dense volume that really stands out.
Individual Length Promades (8D, 10D, 12D, etc.)
These are where things get interesting if you're looking to push the limits of volume.
8D Promades
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Box Cost: £16
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Fans per Box: 500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 1 set
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Infills from 1 Box: 3 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £9.63
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Cost per Infill: £5.33
10D Promades
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Box Cost: £17
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Fans per Box: 500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 1 set
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Infills from 1 Box: 3 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £10.24
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Cost per Infill: £5.66
12D Promades
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Box Cost: £18
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Fans per Box: 500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 1 set
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Infills from 1 Box: 3 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £10.84
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Cost per Infill: £6
16D Promades
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Box Cost: £19
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Fans per Box: 500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 1 set
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Infills from 1 Box: 3 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £11.44
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Cost per Infill: £6.33
20D Promades
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Box Cost: £20
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Fans per Box: 500
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Full Sets from 1 Box: 1 set
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Infills from 1 Box: 3 infills
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Cost per Full Set: £12.04
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Cost per Infill: £6.66
These super-high volume fans are where you start offering those next level lash extensions. The price per full set goes up significantly, but so does the impact of the look. You’ll be catering to clients who want very dramatic volume and length.
The ultimate goal is to balance quality, cost, and time. If you’re scaling your business or offering premium services, the cost of Promades might be worth it, but if you’re trying to maintain a lower-cost model, these lashes will serve you well.
How are you pricing your services, or are you planning to adjust based on these numbers?
