Loving Your Adhesive in the SummerLoving Your Adhesive in the Summer by Shelby Tarleton As artists, you are only as good as your tools. This truth applies to painting, sculpting, and even lashes. If your adhesive is not working correctly, your eyelash extensions will not have a stable bond to the natural lash, and you will experie...
Irregularities in Adhesive // Don't Lose Your Clients Over ItYour clients may not have the best retention and they haven't changed anything in their routine, so you may automatically shift your blame to your lash adhesive. However, you should hold off on coming to the conclusion that your bottle of adhesive is bad until you've dug a little deeper. Let's get into the three things to consider when investigating the link between poor retention and lash extension adhesive. WHEN IRREGULARITIES IN ADHESIVE HAPP...
Finally the Solution to Your Adhesive Headache!Let me know if this sounds familiar. Back-to-back clients, switching curls, lengths, and lash adhesives based on my client's formulas. I go to reach for my make-shift jar of adhesives, unscrew the lid, dig around in rice looking for the right one. Meanwhile, rice is falling to the floor. Finally, I find the right one but the date is rubbed off because of the friction of the rice. So now, I don't even know if the glue is expired. If only there were a simple container designed specifica...
LASH ARTIST OF THE MONTH: KATHY RAMOSMEET KATHY RAMOSIG: @naziyalashSAN DIEGO, CA "We need to come together as a community. Lashing takes a lot of time and patience on top of everything else so don’t forget to pay yourself for that. Know your worth, because we are worth it." WHAT'S YOUR STORY? Hi! My name is Kathy Ramos and I and from sunny San Diego, California. Before lashing I used to work at a corporation for 5+ years in customer service. It was very easy for me, but I always had a crea...
Lash Artist Spotlight: Kari BristowMEET KARI IG: @karibristow She's been lashing for 8 years and loves a clean line with minimal texture, typically in shorter lengths. She believes lashes look better when they are not too overwhelmed with density and length, and we couldn't agree more! We had the opportunity to chat with her to learn more about her lash journey and what she loves most about being a lash artist. We hope you will be able to learn from her about what it takes to be t...
What You Don't Know About Lashes Can Hurt YouWe’re here to keep it real: good lash extensions are not cheap, and cheap lash extensions can ruin your life. We know, that may sound a bit dramatic, but hear us out. If you’re looking for the best deal, we’re all about shopping around for good pricing on shoes. But your eyeballs, baby? Those are priceless, so skip shopping around for cheaper lashes. Wanna know why? Keep reading + let us show you the light! Your ideal lash artist wi...
How To Choose The Right Lash AdhesiveThis can be one of the most frustrating things about lashing, choosing the right lash adhesive. We get many calls from artists around the globe that struggle to find an adhesive that dries fast, is good for classic and volume, has great retention, low fumes, good for sensitive clients, etc... Many of these artists are searching for this "perfect" lash adhesive that checks all of the boxes. The truth is the perfect lash adhesive has less to do with the adhesive itself and more to do wi...
Having Retention Issues?As a Lash Artist, one of your top priorities aside from safety and sanitation is to achieve a perfect bond between the natural lashes and extensions. You can give the best consultation, choose the perfect design, and isolate each lash carefully, but if the extensions aren’t bonded correctly, chances are your client will experience premature shedding and won't be happy. Here are some tips to help you achieve the perfect bond with each lash applied. CLIENTS SHOULD ARRIVE WITH CLEAN LASHES...
What to Ask: Eyelash Extension Allergies and ReactionsPhoto from CTV news article on lash reaction. Click photo or link below to be taken to article Are you an artist? Check out our Artist blog for even more helpful articles like this! When we hear stories in the news about horrible reactions to lash extensions, we can be fooled into thinking that it's a simple equation of lash extensions + lash glue = allergic reaction. But the equation isn't that easy. There are so many factors to consider when unpacking why someone got a reactio...
Lash Affair Trainer Retreat 2017 The Lash Affair Trainer Retreat 2017 With the launch of the updated Lash Affair curriculum, it only made sense to bring #teamlashaffair together for an unforgettable retreat in Scottsdale, AZ! We came together for the weekend, ready to learn. In addition to the knowledge the girls left with, strong friendships were formed. We hope to share some of the good vibes with you through these pictures captured over the three day ...
The Truth Behind Adhesive Dry TimesWe’ve all been there- you come into your lash studio, ready to give your clients some bomb lashes and slay the day. Your first client’s lashes had great retention, and they’re squeaky clean for you. Then about halfway into your first appointment, you realize that your adhesive is OFF. Your fans are falling apart, your adhesive drops are only lasting a few minutes, or it’s taking forever to dry. It’s a brand new bottle and you just opened it last week! Not to mention, you had a seamless day of...
Avoid a Sticky Situation with Proper Adhesive CareEyelash adhesive—two small words that make all the difference when it comes to creating a beautiful set of lashes. After all, the bond between natural lash and extension is at the very core of how you deliver your service. Look, length, diameter—all these factors depend on the bond you create—which means you need to take extra special care of your adhesive to ensure you’re ready to work. The enemy of eyelash extension adhesive is air and humidity. You can control these factors (to a point) an...
Loving Your Adhesive in the Summer
Loving Your Adhesive in the Summer by Shelby Tarleton As artists, you are only as good as your tools. This truth applies to painting, sculpting, and even lashes. If your adhesive is not working correctly, your eyelash extensions will not have a stable bond to the natural lash, and you will experie...
Irregularities in Adhesive // Don't Lose Your Clients Over It
Your clients may not have the best retention and they haven't changed anything in their routine, so you may automatically shift your blame to your lash adhesive. However, you should hold off on coming to the conclusion that your bottle of adhesive is bad until you've dug a little deeper. Let's get into the three things to consider when investigating the link between poor retention and lash extension adhesive. WHEN IRREGULARITIES IN ADHESIVE HAPP...
Finally the Solution to Your Adhesive Headache!
Let me know if this sounds familiar. Back-to-back clients, switching curls, lengths, and lash adhesives based on my client's formulas. I go to reach for my make-shift jar of adhesives, unscrew the lid, dig around in rice looking for the right one. Meanwhile, rice is falling to the floor. Finally, I find the right one but the date is rubbed off because of the friction of the rice. So now, I don't even know if the glue is expired. If only there were a simple container designed specifica...
LASH ARTIST OF THE MONTH: KATHY RAMOS
MEET KATHY RAMOSIG: @naziyalashSAN DIEGO, CA "We need to come together as a community. Lashing takes a lot of time and patience on top of everything else so don’t forget to pay yourself for that. Know your worth, because we are worth it." WHAT'S YOUR STORY? Hi! My name is Kathy Ramos and I and from sunny San Diego, California. Before lashing I used to work at a corporation for 5+ years in customer service. It was very easy for me, but I always had a crea...
Lash Artist Spotlight: Kari Bristow
MEET KARI IG: @karibristow She's been lashing for 8 years and loves a clean line with minimal texture, typically in shorter lengths. She believes lashes look better when they are not too overwhelmed with density and length, and we couldn't agree more! We had the opportunity to chat with her to learn more about her lash journey and what she loves most about being a lash artist. We hope you will be able to learn from her about what it takes to be t...
What You Don't Know About Lashes Can Hurt You
We’re here to keep it real: good lash extensions are not cheap, and cheap lash extensions can ruin your life. We know, that may sound a bit dramatic, but hear us out. If you’re looking for the best deal, we’re all about shopping around for good pricing on shoes. But your eyeballs, baby? Those are priceless, so skip shopping around for cheaper lashes. Wanna know why? Keep reading + let us show you the light! Your ideal lash artist wi...
How To Choose The Right Lash Adhesive
This can be one of the most frustrating things about lashing, choosing the right lash adhesive. We get many calls from artists around the globe that struggle to find an adhesive that dries fast, is good for classic and volume, has great retention, low fumes, good for sensitive clients, etc... Many of these artists are searching for this "perfect" lash adhesive that checks all of the boxes. The truth is the perfect lash adhesive has less to do with the adhesive itself and more to do wi...
Having Retention Issues?
As a Lash Artist, one of your top priorities aside from safety and sanitation is to achieve a perfect bond between the natural lashes and extensions. You can give the best consultation, choose the perfect design, and isolate each lash carefully, but if the extensions aren’t bonded correctly, chances are your client will experience premature shedding and won't be happy. Here are some tips to help you achieve the perfect bond with each lash applied. CLIENTS SHOULD ARRIVE WITH CLEAN LASHES...
What to Ask: Eyelash Extension Allergies and Reactions
Photo from CTV news article on lash reaction. Click photo or link below to be taken to article Are you an artist? Check out our Artist blog for even more helpful articles like this! When we hear stories in the news about horrible reactions to lash extensions, we can be fooled into thinking that it's a simple equation of lash extensions + lash glue = allergic reaction. But the equation isn't that easy. There are so many factors to consider when unpacking why someone got a reactio...
Lash Affair Trainer Retreat 2017
The Lash Affair Trainer Retreat 2017 With the launch of the updated Lash Affair curriculum, it only made sense to bring #teamlashaffair together for an unforgettable retreat in Scottsdale, AZ! We came together for the weekend, ready to learn. In addition to the knowledge the girls left with, strong friendships were formed. We hope to share some of the good vibes with you through these pictures captured over the three day ...
The Truth Behind Adhesive Dry Times
We’ve all been there- you come into your lash studio, ready to give your clients some bomb lashes and slay the day. Your first client’s lashes had great retention, and they’re squeaky clean for you. Then about halfway into your first appointment, you realize that your adhesive is OFF. Your fans are falling apart, your adhesive drops are only lasting a few minutes, or it’s taking forever to dry. It’s a brand new bottle and you just opened it last week! Not to mention, you had a seamless day of...
Avoid a Sticky Situation with Proper Adhesive Care
Eyelash adhesive—two small words that make all the difference when it comes to creating a beautiful set of lashes. After all, the bond between natural lash and extension is at the very core of how you deliver your service. Look, length, diameter—all these factors depend on the bond you create—which means you need to take extra special care of your adhesive to ensure you’re ready to work. The enemy of eyelash extension adhesive is air and humidity. You can control these factors (to a point) an...
