20th Oct 2026
In collaboration with Salon System
The lash trends set to define 2026/27: ghost & angel lashes
After seasons dominated by bold volume, dramatic eyelash extensions and perfectly uniform lashes, 2026/27 is seeing a move towards something much softer.
From red carpets and runways to social media, the new lash aesthetic is lightweight, individual and effortlessly undone. Clients still want their eyes to stand out but are increasingly looking for lashes that enhance rather than overpower their natural features.
Two looks perfectly capture this new direction: ghost lashes and angel lashes. While very different in finish, both reflect a wider shift towards softer, more personalised lash styling - giving professional lash techs an exciting opportunity to introduce new looks to their treatment menu.
Ghost lashes: the ultimate barely-there lash
Ghost lashes take the “no-makeup makeup” aesthetic to the lash line.
Rather than dark, dense or heavily defined lashes, the trend celebrates lashes that appear almost untouched. The original beauty trend centres around bare natural lashes or the slightest hint of definition, creating a fresh, modern and intentionally understated finish.
For professional lash techs, however, this doesn't mean doing nothing. It creates an opportunity to use lash artistry to make an enhancement look virtually undetectable.
Rather than dark, dense or heavily defined lashes, the trend celebrates lashes that appear almost untouched. The original beauty trend centres around bare natural lashes or the slightest hint of definition, creating a fresh, modern and intentionally understated finish.
For professional lash techs, however, this doesn't mean doing nothing. It creates an opportunity to use lash artistry to make an enhancement look virtually undetectable.
How to create ghost lashes with cluster lashes
Not every client naturally has the length, balance or definition needed to achieve the aesthetic they see online. Salon System cluster lashes can be used strategically to subtly fill sparse areas, introduce delicate length or gently enhance the eye shape while retaining the barely-there effect.
The key is selective placement rather than maximum coverage.
Choose lightweight, natural-looking cluster lashes, such as Salon System clusters CL05, in lengths that complement the client's own lashes. Rather than automatically filling the entire lash line, consider where enhancement is needed.
Salon System's most-loved Clusters CL05, now available in a bigger, better value pack, are particularly suited to this approach because they allow technicians to customise the level of definition rather than creating one predetermined finish.
Salon System Cluster lashes can be applied both above and underneath a client's lash line. For the Ghost lash look, we would recommend applying clusters underneath a clients lash line for a seamless, barely-there finish. Using Salon System 7 Day Bond will provide clients with their lash look for up to 7 days.
Step 1: Apply 7 Day Bond to the lower ¼ of the cluster on the inner curl
The key is selective placement rather than maximum coverage.
Choose lightweight, natural-looking cluster lashes, such as Salon System clusters CL05, in lengths that complement the client's own lashes. Rather than automatically filling the entire lash line, consider where enhancement is needed.
Salon System's most-loved Clusters CL05, now available in a bigger, better value pack, are particularly suited to this approach because they allow technicians to customise the level of definition rather than creating one predetermined finish.
Salon System Cluster lashes can be applied both above and underneath a client's lash line. For the Ghost lash look, we would recommend applying clusters underneath a clients lash line for a seamless, barely-there finish. Using Salon System 7 Day Bond will provide clients with their lash look for up to 7 days.
Step 1: Apply 7 Day Bond to the lower ¼ of the cluster on the inner curl
Step 2: Apply Cluster under the natural lash line
Step 3: Use a lash applicator to fuse lashes together
The key objective of this look isn't for someone to immediately notice the false lashes. It's for them to wonder; “Are those her natural lashes?”
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How to create ghost lashes with eyelash extensions
For clients wanting a longer-lasting professional treatment, the Ghost aesthetic can also inspire an ultra-natural lash extension set.
Salon System's professional eyelash extension collection includes Classic, Pro Fan and Russian Volume lashes across popular lengths, weights and curls, giving technicians the flexibility to customise a set to the individual client.
For a ghost-inspired result, think fine, lightweight and restrained.
Salon System Classic extensions can be used to selectively enhance the natural lash line without creating excessive density. Instead of focusing on maximum length or volume, map the lashes to complement the client's natural growth pattern and eye shape.
The finished set should feel almost like an enhanced version of what is already there: beautiful lashes without an obvious “extension” effect.
Salon System's professional eyelash extension collection includes Classic, Pro Fan and Russian Volume lashes across popular lengths, weights and curls, giving technicians the flexibility to customise a set to the individual client.
For a ghost-inspired result, think fine, lightweight and restrained.
Salon System Classic extensions can be used to selectively enhance the natural lash line without creating excessive density. Instead of focusing on maximum length or volume, map the lashes to complement the client's natural growth pattern and eye shape.
The finished set should feel almost like an enhanced version of what is already there: beautiful lashes without an obvious “extension” effect.
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Angel lashes: soft, wispy & ethereal
If Ghost lashes are about lashes you can barely see, Angel lashes bring more definition while keeping everything beautifully light and airy.
The Angel aesthetic is characterised by a soft lash line punctuated with delicate wisps and longer spikes.
Rather than the uniform fullness associated with traditional volume sets, Angel lashes use variation in length and density to create movement and texture.
Think feathery rather than fluffy; defined rather than dense.
This makes Angel lashes particularly appealing for clients who still want their lashes to be noticed but are moving away from heavier volume looks.
The Angel aesthetic is characterised by a soft lash line punctuated with delicate wisps and longer spikes.
Rather than the uniform fullness associated with traditional volume sets, Angel lashes use variation in length and density to create movement and texture.
Think feathery rather than fluffy; defined rather than dense.
This makes Angel lashes particularly appealing for clients who still want their lashes to be noticed but are moving away from heavier volume looks.
How to create angel lashes with cluster lashes
Salon System Cluster lashes provide a quick and customisable way to interpret the angel aesthetic.
Start with a lightweight base before introducing carefully positioned longer clusters to create those characteristic wispy peaks.
Salon System hybrid cluster lashes are particularly relevant to the look, with fine, multi-layered fibres that can be used along the lash line or concentrated towards the outer edges. Different lengths also allow technicians to create bespoke mapping.
The secret is variation.
Rather than creating a perfectly graduated lash line, alternate lengths and placement to introduce movement and texture. Allow some visual space around longer sections so the individual wisps remain visible.
The finished effect should be soft, fluttery and deliberately textured rather than excessively full.
Start with a lightweight base before introducing carefully positioned longer clusters to create those characteristic wispy peaks.
Salon System hybrid cluster lashes are particularly relevant to the look, with fine, multi-layered fibres that can be used along the lash line or concentrated towards the outer edges. Different lengths also allow technicians to create bespoke mapping.
The secret is variation.
Rather than creating a perfectly graduated lash line, alternate lengths and placement to introduce movement and texture. Allow some visual space around longer sections so the individual wisps remain visible.
The finished effect should be soft, fluttery and deliberately textured rather than excessively full.
Shop the look
How to create angel lashes with eyelash extensions
Angel styling also lends itself perfectly to professional lash extensions.
Here, technicians can take the customisation even further.
Salon System Classic, Pro Fan and Russian volume lash extensions can be used individually or combined to build a bespoke lash map.
A lightweight base can be created through the lash line before strategically introducing longer extensions or narrow fans to form the signature wisps.
Combining techniques also gives lash techs control over density, texture and dimension, allowing the Angel look to be adapted from extremely delicate through to a more defined, editorial finish.
The important thing is not to fill every available space with volume.
The negative space is part of the look.
Here, technicians can take the customisation even further.
Salon System Classic, Pro Fan and Russian volume lash extensions can be used individually or combined to build a bespoke lash map.
A lightweight base can be created through the lash line before strategically introducing longer extensions or narrow fans to form the signature wisps.
Combining techniques also gives lash techs control over density, texture and dimension, allowing the Angel look to be adapted from extremely delicate through to a more defined, editorial finish.
The important thing is not to fill every available space with volume.
The negative space is part of the look.
Shop the look
The future of lashes is personal
Perhaps the biggest lash trend for 2026/27 isn't one style at all. It's personalisation.
The movement away from uniformly dense lashes gives technicians more freedom to work creatively with texture, length, density and placement.
Ghost lashes celebrate lashes that look almost untouched.
Angel lashes bring delicate texture and ethereal definition.
And both demonstrate that impactful lashes don't have to be heavy.
The movement away from uniformly dense lashes gives technicians more freedom to work creatively with texture, length, density and placement.
Ghost lashes celebrate lashes that look almost untouched.
Angel lashes bring delicate texture and ethereal definition.
And both demonstrate that impactful lashes don't have to be heavy.
For professional lash techs, it's the perfect opportunity to refresh treatment menus, introduce clients to new looks and demonstrate the artistry behind a truly bespoke lash service.
For 2026/27, it's less about adding more lashes and more about knowing exactly where to put them.