Which tool position corresponds to minimal lift and is typically used near the perimeter?

Which tool position corresponds to minimal lift and is typically used near the perimeter?

• A. Off-base
• B. On-base
• C. On-base with negative tilt
• D. Under-base

Answer: (A)

The lift you get from a lash- lifting tool is controlled by how close the lash is positioned to its base on the shield. Off-base places the lash slightly away from the root, which reduces the leverage and yields a gentler, minimal lift. This makes it ideal for the perimeter, where a softer, more natural edge is desired rather than a strong curl. Other positions—like on-base—give more lift and a stronger curl, and variations such as on-base with negative tilt or under-base change the curl direction or intensity in ways that aren’t used for achieving the subtler edge at the outer lashes.

The lift you get from a lash- lifting tool is controlled by how close the lash is positioned to its base on the shield. Off-base places the lash slightly away from the root, which reduces the leverage and yields a gentler, minimal lift. This makes it ideal for the perimeter, where a softer, more natural edge is desired rather than a strong curl. Other positions—like on-base—give more lift and a stronger curl, and variations such as on-base with negative tilt or under-base change the curl direction or intensity in ways that aren’t used for achieving the subtler edge at the outer lashes.