Light Volume Lash Extensions in Montréal
Light Volume lash extensions use light handmade fans placed between Classic and Volume in fullness, giving more density than a single extension per lash without moving into the fuller, more built-up look of a true Volume set. It is the middle option for anyone who finds Classic too subtle and full Volume more than they want.
How a Light Volume appointment feels
A Light Volume full set takes about two hours lying back at the Chabanel studio, close to the same length as Classic even though the technique is different, since the fans used are light and quick to place compared to denser volume work. You feel the same quiet, repetitive rhythm through the appointment, just with slightly more visible fullness building as each fan goes on. You leave with lashes that look noticeably more done than your natural lash line but still light when you blink, and mornings stay simple with just a spoolie brush-through.
Who Light Volume suits
Light Volume suits clients who tried Classic and wanted a bit more presence, or who are choosing their first set of extensions and want visible fullness without the density of true Volume. It also works well on naturally sparser lash lines, since the handmade fans add coverage in the gaps a single extension per lash would not fill. It sits comfortably as an everyday set for people who want their lashes to read as full but not styled or dramatic, and it dresses up easily for occasions without needing a different style entirely. A brown lash add-on is available with any Light Volume full set or refill for a softer overall finish.
Light Volume at a glance
| Look and fullness | Appointment duration | Price | Maintenance cadence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light handmade fans, fuller than Classic, lighter than Volume | 2 hours (full set) | CAD $120 | Touch-up within 1 week (CAD $50, 1h) or refill after (CAD $60, 1h) |
Common misconceptions about Light Volume
A common mix-up is assuming Light Volume is just Classic under a different name, or the reverse, that it is full Volume scaled down. It is its own technique, light handmade fans rather than a single extension per lash, placed to sit between the two in fullness rather than duplicate either one.
It is easy to assume that because it involves fans, a Light Volume set must always look fuller than a well-built Classic set. Fullness depends on your own natural lash density as much as the technique, so a Light Volume set on sparser natural lashes can end up looking similar to a Classic set on a fuller natural lash line.
There is also an assumption that a set involving fans needs more careful daily handling than a single-extension style. The same routine, dry for the first day, gentle cleansing, a daily spoolie, keeps Light Volume intact the same way it does any other style.
Care and related styles
Keep a new Light Volume set dry for the first day, then cleanse gently and brush daily with a clean spoolie, avoiding oil-based products, rubbing, and mascara on the extensions, all covered on the lash aftercare guide.
If Light Volume still feels a touch subtle, Volume is the next step up in fullness, and Classic sits just below it for an even more natural finish. Every style is mapped on the lash extensions pillar, and "handmade fan" is defined in the lash glossary.
Book your Light Volume set
Book a Light Volume full set at the Chabanel studio. Already wearing Light Volume and due for maintenance? Book a Light Volume refill instead.