Adhesive is every lash artist’s headache. On top of being sensitive to storage and needing a specific temperature and humidity while you work, it can also trigger unpleasant reactions in the body. The treatment itself is completely safe and painless, but roughly 1 client in 100 can leave the salon with more than pretty lashes:…
Andy Williams sings about winter in one of his most famous songs: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But as many lash artists know, winter is not the most wonderful time for lash adhesive. If you’ve ever lashed in winter, you’ve probably run into it: the adhesive gets fussy, the bond is unstable,…
A can’t-miss way to add a little something to the eyes, and deepen their natural color at the same time, is to add a few colored fans. Just a few colored lashes at the outer corner can noticeably change how the eyes read, making their color pop. Or the opposite. So it really matters to…
How well you work the corners is a great marker of overall quality, since inner and outer corners are one of the main judging criteria at lash championships. But even if you’re not headed to a championship anytime soon, it’s important to follow the basic rules for corners so your set looks pretty and natural,…
The “don’t get lashes wet for 24 hours” rule is long dead The big adhesive makers keep improving their formulas, making them more resistant to the environment. Modern lash adhesive starts curing (drying) on the outside first and gradually hardens within. You’ve probably noticed that a drop of adhesive in the open air starts to…
Why is it called the “wet” look? Because it looks like you just came out of the sea or the shower. Visually it creates the feel of lashes clumped together by water. What does a wet set look like? All kinds of ways! Scroll to the end for lots of examples with photos, videos, and…
Why is it called the “wet” look? Because it looks like you just came out of the sea or the shower. Visually it creates the feel of lashes clumped together by water. What does a wet set look like? All kinds of ways! Scroll to the end for lots of examples with photos, videos, and…
The mascara effect is a great choice for clients who want an expressive but not overdone gaze. The result looks a lot like freshly coated lashes. What sets it apart from classic extensions is the choice of length, thickness, and placement of accents, so the lashes look like they’ve just been brushed with mascara. Mascara-effect…
Colored lashes aren’t just a creative option for advanced clients, they’re a working tool for any artist who wants to stand out from the competition and raise their average ticket. Color effects, blended effects, colored tips, accents, and spikes are no longer rare today; they’re a must-have on your menu. A rainbow colored-lash set Colored…
Why is it called the “wet” look? Because it looks like you just came out of the sea or the shower. Visually it creates the feel of lashes clumped together by water. What does a wet set look like? All kinds of ways! Scroll to the end for lots of examples with photos, videos, and…
