Let’s look at a quick history of how false lashes first appeared, and then the lash extension service. You’ll also find out why volume lash extensions are called Russian Volume all over the world. The first false lashes The history of lash extensions goes back to the early 20th century, when the legendary makeup artist…
There are two core techniques: classic (bonding one extension to one natural lash) and volume (bonding a whole fan of fine extensions to one natural lash). Both are used to build the signature effects that can genuinely transform how a client’s eyes read. The main effects at a glance Cat eye · Squirrel · Natural…
Lash extensions use a special adhesive whose main active component is cyanoacrylate (90% or more). The amount of it, and its proportion relative to the other components, directly affects the grab speed and how long the lashes last. How lash adhesives differ Polymerization (drying) speed The time it takes the adhesive to set once the…
A quality lash service requires mandatory prep of the natural lashes, done after cleansing, in two steps: degreasing and applying primer. A cleanser (degreaser) helps clear oil off the lashes thanks to the alcohol in its formula, and it’s also antibacterial. Primer is the final prep step. Thanks to its chemical makeup, it boosts the…
Since all lash extensions are made by hand, and not always in the most hygienic conditions, they need a little extra cleaning before you work with them. You can spray an antiseptic mist onto the lashes, or run a microbrush with an alcohol-based cleanser over them. Lash tiles For easier handling, many artists use lash…
Lashes are a lash artist’s main working material. Their quality shapes how easily you build fans, how they set on the natural lashes, how they look in the finished set, and how comfortable they are for the client to wear. In this article we’ll break down which lash specs matter when you’re choosing, how curls,…
Tweezers are a lash artist’s main tools. So how do you choose a pair? The key feature of this tool is the tightest, most reliable tip closure, so you can form fans quickly and easily. A good pair made from durable Japanese steel with a double diamond-honed tip fully meets that requirement. You’ll also appreciate…
In their work, a lash artist uses 2 types of tweezers: the so-called straight and curved, though in reality there’s a huge variety of tweezer shapes. Training courses rarely give a full classification of tweezers. Did you know there are more than 20 shapes of curved tweezers used around the world? There are no “good”…
The beauty industry is still riding the trend toward natural, understated looks. More and more women are choosing nude manicures, their natural hair color, and makeup that’s mostly just brow gel and a little concealer to cover minor flaws. So our answer is a definite YES. There’s a myth that lash extensions always look obvious…
Disinfection vs. sterilization: what’s the difference? These two words get mixed up a lot, but they’re different processes: 🔹 Disinfection. This is surface-level decontamination that kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi on the outside. It kills most microbes, but not all of them. 🔹 Sterilization. This is deep processing that destroys all forms of microorganisms, including…
