Kohl, Kajal, Surma: Volume Lashes in West Edmonton ($100, 2D–5D) for Women Who Never Skip Liner

At Mari Esthetics, a private home studio in West Edmonton, the Volume Set (2D–5D) is $100 for about 150 minutes (two and a half hours), with a $25 deposit that comes off your total. This one is for the woman whose black line on the waterline is the one thing she never skips: kohl, kajal, surma, or your mom's delineado. You don't have to choose between your liner and fluffy volume lashes. Here's how to keep both, and how to talk it through with Marinelle Trevino, the Mari behind Mari Esthetics. Book your Volume Set here.

Picture a minus-20 morning in Lewis Estates. Toque down, scarf up (or hijab, or dupatta), and the only part of your face anyone sees is your eyes. We wrote a whole post about that in volume lashes for toque and scarf season. But lash aftercare sheets keep saying "no kohl, no pencil," so a lot of liner lovers assume extensions aren't for them. They can be. It just takes a few small changes.

A ritual, not a trend

For a lot of families in Glastonbury, Callingwood and The Hamptons, black liner isn't a TikTok moment. Arab women call it kohl. South Asian women call it kajal or surma. Many Latina moms and tías just call it delineado and won't leave the house without it. Whatever you call it, it's probably the line you've worn since you were a teenager.

In 2025, UNESCO added Arabic kohl to its list of the world's intangible cultural heritage. UNESCO's page on Arabic kohl describes a practice made and passed on mostly by women, from mothers to daughters and granddaughters, with the kohl often kept in decorative containers called makhala that are handed down as family keepsakes. That isn't a beauty trend. That's your grandmother's makhala on your bathroom counter in West Edmonton.

The rest of the beauty world is catching up anyway. In September 2026, ¡Hola! reported that the black-lined eye is back for autumn, and makeup artist Eva Escolano told the magazine that lining your eyes doesn't make them look smaller; it frames them (read it in ¡Hola!). Women who wear kohl every day already knew that.

Why lash artists get nervous about liner

It isn't the liner itself. It's what it takes to get it off. Waterproof liners and oily pencils usually need an oil-based remover and some rubbing, and oil is what weakens lash adhesive. The Spanish lash-supply brand Gollee puts it bluntly: stay away from waterproof mascara and liner, because they're almost impossible to remove without an oil-based remover, and that oil makes extensions come off early (Gollee's makeup guide for lash extensions). Product that builds up at the base of the lashes doesn't help either.

So the problem isn't you or your ritual. It's the formula, and where it sits.

How to keep your kohl with a Volume Set

• Move it to the waterline. Keep the liner on the inner rim of the eye rather than pressed into the base of your lashes, where the extensions are bonded.
• Choose oil-free and not waterproof. If it needs an oily remover to come off, it isn't the one to wear with extensions.
• Take it off gently. Use an oil-free cleanser and go slowly. No rubbing back and forth along the lash line.
• Skip mascara. With a volume set you won't need it, and it's one more thing to scrub off.
• Bring what you use. Bring your makhala, your kajal stick or your favourite pencil to your appointment and ask Marinelle how to keep it away from the lash base.

This is general guidance from lash brands and guides. For aftercare that's specific to your own set, ask Marinelle at your appointment.

Why many liner lovers end up using less

The Volume Set at Mari Esthetics uses lightweight multi-dimensional extensions, including YY, W, UU and premium 4D–5D premade fans. Each set is customized to your eye shape and the style you want, from soft everyday volume to a more glamorous finish, while keeping comfort and lash health in mind. Fans sitting close together along the lash line create a dark, framed edge, which is the effect a lot of women are chasing with liner. You may find you reach for the pencil less, especially on a rushed morning before a 12-hour shift or a lecture at the U of A. And if your kohl stays, that's fine too.

Soft volume or full glam? Match it to your liner

How you wear your liner	What to ask Marinelle for
Waterline only, every day	Soft everyday volume
Waterline plus a little smudge	A fuller set that still looks like your own lashes
Full smudge or a bold wing for evenings	A more glamorous finish

For more on keeping volume soft, read light volume (2D–5D) in West Edmonton for Diwali. To keep the look through market season, a Volume Fill is $70 for about 90 minutes, recommended every 2 to 3 weeks, and you should arrive with at least 40–50% of your extensions remaining.

What it costs, and how that compares

The Volume Set is $100 with a $25 deposit, which makes Mari Esthetics one of the lowest-priced volume options in Edmonton. For comparison, Lash Up in West Edmonton lists a volume full set at $200 (Lash Up's price list) and Urban Brows lists volume lashes from $225 (Urban Brows' volume lashes page), both checked October 28, 2026. A few places do list lower prices, so see the full studio-by-studio table in what volume lashes cost in Edmonton in 2026. A lower price doesn't mean a rushed set: it's still a one-on-one appointment of about 150 minutes. For everything about the service, see our volume lashes in Edmonton guide, and check the booking page for any current offer.

If you've been gluing DIY clusters on top of your liner, read DIY clusters vs a volume set first.

From Marinelle's chair: what to tell her

Your set is customized to your eye shape and the style you want, so the most useful thing you can give Marinelle Trevino is a clear picture of how you wear your liner. Come with clean eyes (extensions go on clean lashes), and tell her:

• How you line. Show her a photo of your everyday look: waterline only, tightline, a wing or a full smudge.
• What you want the lashes to do. Soften your liner, or match its drama?
• Whether your eyes water in the cold. Wind on the Whitemud is real.
• What's coming up. Family dinners, the Country Christmas Market (November 6–8) or the Edmonton Christmas Market (November 27 to December 20), both on Explore Edmonton's November list, or a wedding.

Mari Esthetics is a private home studio in West Edmonton, close to Callingwood, Lewis Estates, The Hamptons, Glastonbury and Granville, and an easy drive from St. Albert, Spruce Grove or Stony Plain. The address is shared at booking. Read more about Marinelle and about our West Edmonton studio.

When to book

Book early to mid November so your set has settled before the market weekends, then plan a Volume Fill 2 to 3 weeks later. Keep the ritual, lose the smudge. Book a Volume Set in West Edmonton.

Quick answers

Can I wear kohl or kajal with lash extensions? Yes, with care. Keep it on the waterline, choose an oil-free, non-waterproof formula, keep it away from the lash base and remove it gently with an oil-free cleanser.

Do I still need mascara with volume lashes? No. Skip it. The fans do that job, and mascara is extra product to remove.

How much is a Volume Set in West Edmonton, and how long does it take? At Mari Esthetics it's $100 for about 150 minutes, with a $25 deposit credited to your total.

How does $100 compare with other Edmonton studios? It's one of the lowest-priced volume options in Edmonton. Lash Up lists $200 and Urban Brows lists from $225 (checked October 28, 2026).

How often do I need a Volume Fill? Every 2 to 3 weeks. It's $70 for about 90 minutes; come with at least 40–50% of your extensions remaining.

Where is the studio? It's a private home studio in West Edmonton. The address is shared at booking.