Eyelash extensions by effect: cat eye, fox eye and doll eye in Nyon
Updated: Jun 30
When people think about eyelash extensions, they think first about the technique: classic, hybrid or Russian volume. But what really transforms your look is the effect: how the lengths are mapped across the eyelid. At Alexanna in Nyon, every set starts with a consultation to choose the effect that flatters your eye shape.
The natural effect
Soft, progressive lengths that follow the curve of your own lashes. Ideal for a first set or for a discreet everyday look, usually a classic (lash-by-lash) or a light hybrid.
The cat eye and fox eye effect
The lengths increase towards the outer corner for an elongated, lifted, slightly stretched look. This is the cat eye or fox eye effect. It opens and stretches round or close-set eyes and gives a very on-trend feline finish.
The doll eye effect
Here the longest lashes sit in the centre of the eye. The look appears bigger, rounder and more open, doll-eye style. Very flattering on almond eyes or to enlarge the look.
The mascara effect and wet look
For a dense, glossy, freshly-applied-mascara finish, we add density with a hybrid or Russian volume. The wet look and wispy lashes are the 2026 trend variants: see our article wispy lashes in Nyon.
Which effect for which eye shape?
There is no universal effect. The right mapping depends on your eye shape, the spacing, the quality of your natural lashes and the look you want:
Round or close-set eyes: the cat eye effect stretches them.
Almond eyes: the doll eye opens and enlarges the look.
First set or discreet look: the natural effect.
An occasion or photos: a denser mascara effect.
We define this together at the consultation, before every set.
Price and duration
Whatever effect you choose, a full set starts at 150 CHF and a refill at 95 CHF, with no surcharge for the effect. A set lasts 2 to 4 weeks, with a refill every 2 to 3 weeks. Everything you need to know is in our English guide to eyelash extensions in Nyon.
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