BKO Rod Cheat Sheet Guide
BKO Lash Lift Rods ✦
eye shapes & rod selection cheat sheet · bkolashclub.com
Key
Crease fold: none · small · medium · large (S/M/L)
Brow bone: how close the brows sit to the eyelid crease
Lash length: short · medium-long
Trifecta = must have ALL 3: low/protruding brow bone + small crease + super long lashes
Crease fold: none · small · medium · large (S/M/L)
Brow bone: how close the brows sit to the eyelid crease
Lash length: short · medium-long
Trifecta = must have ALL 3: low/protruding brow bone + small crease + super long lashes
Natural family: C Curl · U Curl · CU Curl · Raindrop
Lifted family: LC Curl · L Curl · M Curl · V Curl
| Eye shape | Crease fold | Brow bone | BKO rod recommendation |
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| ₊⊹ Natural C Curl Category | |||
Standard |
S / M / L | Low / High |
Natural family
C Curl
U Curl
CU Curl
Raindrop
Size XS–XL based on lash length
Most flexible category — choose rod sub-type based on desired finish and lash length
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Monolid
no crease
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None | Low / High |
Natural family
C Curl
U Curl
Short: XS–M · Med-long: M–XL
Avoid: U Curl if eyelid presses down on lashes — may stick forward instead of lifting
Even long lashes may only lift in the area not covered by the lid — set expectations before service
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Monolid
small crease
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Small | Low / High |
Natural family
Raindrop
CU Curl
Short: XS–M · Med-long: M–XL
Raindrop ideal for partially concealed inner double eyelid — sits between tight and thick C curl in profile
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Deep-set eyes |
S / M / L | Any |
Natural family preferred
CU Curl
C Curl
Size up as needed
Avoid: L Curl · V Curl — not suitable for deep-set eyes
CU Curl thickness creates clearance between lash and eyelid — ideal for sunken or recessed eye placement
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Thick / heavy eyelids |
Any | Any |
Natural family
CU Curl
Raindrop
Size up 1–2
CU Curl curves with the eyelid shape — L Curl only possible if lashes are long enough. Always size up based on how far eyelid extends past the baseline.
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Trifecta
mild case
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Small | Low / protruding |
Natural family
CU Curl
C Curl
Raindrop
Size up
Mild = protruding brow bone + small crease but lash length is not super long. Sub a lip wand tip into the rod if the eyelid fold is heavy in a certain area to create extra space.
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Trifecta
severe case
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Small / barely visible | Low / protruding |
Natural family only
CU Curl
Raindrop
Size up significantly
Severe = protruding brow bone + barely visible crease + extremely long lashes. Sub a lip wand tip into the rod to create even more space where eyelid fold is heaviest.
Avoid: L Curl · V Curl · U Curl — contraindicated for severe Trifecta
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| ₊⊹ Lifted L Curl Category | |||
Standard |
S / M / L | Low / High |
Lifted family
LC Curl
L Curl
V Curl
Short: XS–M · Med-long: M–XL
Choose based on desired finish — LC Curl for standard lift, V Curl for tight defined base, L Curl for softer rounded lift
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Monolid
with proper technique
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None / Small | Low / High |
Lifted family
L Curl
LC Curl
Short: XS–M · Med-long: M–XL
L Curl extends forward before curling — suitable for covered eyes. Always explain the result feels more defined and noticeable before the service.
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Protruding eyes |
S / M / L | Low |
Lifted family
V Curl
LC Curl
Short: XS–M · Med-long: M–XL
V Curl tight base works well with protruding eye shape
Avoid: Protruding eyelids · low-sitting brow bone with V Curl
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Protruding eyes |
S / M / L | High |
Lifted family
LC Curl
V Curl
L Curl
Short: XS–M · Med-long: M–XL
High brow bone creates more space — more rod options available
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Double eyelid
partial inner corner coverage
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S / M / L | Any |
Lifted family
LC Curl
Use in reverse
Use LC Curl in reverse when inner corner lashes are longer than outer corner or inner corner lid is partially concealed
Avoid: Upturned mucous membrane with LC Curl — curl may flip and touch eyelid
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Weak eye opening strength
tired / droopy-looking lids
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S / M / L | Any |
Lifted family
L Curl
LC Curl
Short: XS–M · Med-long: M–XL
L Curl's softer rounded lift works well for monolid, heavy eyelids, and eyes that look tired or lack opening strength
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Visible mucous membrane
applies to both categories
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Any | Any |
Natural family
Raindrop
CU Curl
Always size up 1+
Curl appears tighter post-lift and membrane becomes more visible — always disclose before service. If client wants to minimize membrane visibility, extensions may be a better recommendation.
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