A good adhesive is every lash tech’s secret for a flawless and long lasting lash application. First of all, you should be using a top of the line adhesive, like the Lash Cat Expert Glue. In order to keep your adhesive fresh and performing at its top quality, you should be replacing your adhesive every 6 weeks after opening the container. 6 weeks goes by a lot quicker than you think, so try labelling your bottles once they’ve been opened to remember when you should be switching over to a brand new one!
During those six weeks, here are a few tips and tricks you can follow to get the most out of your adhesive:
CLEANLINESS
Keep the top of the adhesive bottle clean!! Throughout the application process use a disposable makeup sponge to clean up any glue on the bottle. This prevents any buildup or clogging from occurring. Do not use any materials with natural fibres to clean the top of the bottle up, such as q-tips, as they can get stuck and have the potential to produce heat or even a fire.
TEMPERATURE
You should always store your adhesive at room temperature, ideally between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the perfect temperature for storage and it will help the adhesive maintain the perfect consistency!
SUNLIGHT
Store all of your adhesives out of direct sunlight! Sunlight can raise the temperature and change the composition of the glue. If you’re finding your glue has become too thick or too runny, this could be the reason why. It can also change the chemical compounds in the adhesive and negatively affect the performance of the glue during applications. A glue left out in direct sunlight will change in consistency and won’t form a proper bond between the lash and the extensions. If you’re using improperly stored glue this can result in your clients’ extensions falling off prematurely.
HUMIDITY
When adhesive is exposed to moisture it solidifies, this is why we recommend using the Nano Mister during applications to cure the lashes and strengthen the bond. However, you don’t want the adhesive to be exposed to water while it is in the bottle. Since water is in the air around us, it is important that you keep the lid on your adhesive and store it in a dry place. If you live in a humid climate, we recommend storing your adhesive in a Tupperware container of rice to absorb any moisture. Just remember to change the rice about once a month to keep it fresh!
There are a lot of rumours floating around about lash extensions and whether or not they’re good for you. It can be easy to be misled by headlines of articles talking about all of the horror stories associated with bad lashes, but we’re here to set the record straight when it comes to eyelash extensions. When done properly by a fully trained lash technician, lash extensions are nothing to be afraid of!
Eyelash extensions are the ideal holiday accessory! With the holiday season fast approaching, they are the perfect way to complete any makeup look - taking your appearance to a new dramatic level for any upcoming events or parties. But when your clients fall in love with their new holiday look, how can we take them from being a one time customer into a lifelong lover of eyelash extensions? By teaching them how to care for their extensions and get the most out of their investment!
Avoid Mascara
Eyelash extensions can provide you all of the drama and more that traditional mascara offers your clients. When you have high quality Lash Cat extensions, mascara is no longer needed. Pulling a mascara wand through the lashes to coat them with product, as well as rubbing your lashes at the end of the day to remove your makeup all weakens the adhesive bond between the extension and natural lash. Frequent use of mascara can result in your extensions falling out prematurely so we recommend avoiding it at all costs.
Oil-Free Makeup Removers
With lash extensions, other makeup such as mascara isn’t needed. If you do decide to add a little extra drama to your eye look, you should only use oil-free makeup removers when cleansing at the end of the day. Removers with oil can weaken the adhesive, and cause lashes to come off. Advising your clients to do a bit of research before buying any makeup removers to ensure they’re safe and oil-free could help prolong the life of their extensions.
Skincare
Just like how clients need to be careful with oily makeup removers, clients also need to be conscious of what skincare products they’re using. Oils in skin and eye creams can be great for moisturizing the skin, but they can also break down the adhesive that holds your extensions in place. Keep skin creams away from the eye area to protect your lashes and help extend their lifespan.
Sleep
The way you sleep can also affect the longevity of your lash extensions. Sleeping on your stomach or face down on your pillow can cause friction and tugging at the extensions, resulting in them eventually falling out. This can also tug out lashes that aren’t ready to fall out, creating gaps in the lash line. Sleeping on a certain side more than the other can also result in uneven shedding of lashes. Overall, the less contact eyelashes make with pillows and blankets, the longer the adhesive will remain perfectly intact.
Suitable Lash Styles
Discuss curl options with your client before any application so they have a realistic idea of the look you can create for them. In your consultation, you should be explaining that naturally straight lashes will hold straighter lash extensions better than ones with a strong or dramatic curl. Extensions that are properly suited to the lash shape of the client will last the longest and won’t cause any stress or damage to the natural lashes.
Hands Off
Touching or fidgeting with your extensions can greatly affect how long a set will last. The more you touch the extensions, the more likely it is that the glue will loosen and cause the lash to fall out. Tell your client to avoid any unnecessary eye contact, such as rubbing the eyes, playing with extensions, rubbing their face with a towel to dry, or touching them when putting on makeup.
The healthier and longer lasting your client’s extensions are, the more likely it is they will return to you and invest in getting their holiday look year round.
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