An allergy is a heightened sensitivity of the body to certain substances (allergens) that trigger various unpleasant reactions, like watering, swelling, skin redness, itching, and so on. Other names for it are hypersensitivity or heightened sensitivity, meaning the body’s tendency to react painfully to substances that are harmless to most people. An allergy can be…
Lash extensions are made entirely by hand, and the process is genuinely fascinating. Not every factory allows filming, unfortunately, but here’s a look at how lash extensions are actually produced. The lashes are made in several stages: First, thin, long fibers of varying thickness (from 0.03 to 0.30 mm) are made from a black synthetic…
There are two core names in lash extensions: classic and volume. Classic means bonding 1 extension to 1 natural lash, while volume means attaching a fan of several fine extensions to a single natural lash. Classic (lash-by-lash, or Japanese) extensions With classic extensions, one extension is added to each of the client’s own lashes. It’s…
Proper technique for dipping the lash into adhesive is one of the key moments in a lash artist’s work. It affects not only the strength of the bond but also the client’s comfort and how long the result lasts. Mistakes at this stage can lead to falling-apart fans, stickies, or extra fumes. Let’s figure out…
Watering eyes during a lash appointment are completely normal, and every artist deals with them. But why do they happen? And more importantly, how can they hurt the result, and what do you do about it? Let’s break it down so everything goes smoothly. Why does a client tear up? The main causes Adhesive fumes…
Even seasoned artists run into it: a fan that falls apart as you make it, or loses its shape once it’s on the lash. Let’s break down the main reasons this happens and how to avoid them. Why a fan falls apart when you lift it off the strip Not enough grip pressure. If you…
If you’ve been in the lash industry long enough, you’ve probably seen clients have allergic reactions to lash adhesive, or at least heard they exist. But often, when a client thinks she has an allergy, it’s actually just irritation. There are a few fundamental differences between the two. Knowing them lets you give your clients…
