LASH EXTENSION GLOSSARY
If you’re going to hang with us, you need to know how to talk lashes n brows. Ready to learn the lingo? We’ve got the glossary with all the lash extension terms for you!
If you’re going to hang with us, you need to know how to talk lashes n brows. Ready to learn the lingo? We’ve got the glossary with all the lash extension terms for you!
ADHESIVE | aka Glue. Used to adhere extensions to natural lash. Made of Cyanoacrylate .
ADHESIVE PLATFORM/SHIELD | Surface to put Adhesive on.
ADHESIVE RING | Disposable surface to put Adhesive on.
BLEPHARITIS | Eye infection caused by poor eye hygiene. Dry flaky skin around lids.
BLOOMING | White frost on adhesive when cured(water introduced) too fast.
BOND | Adhesive aka glue.
CAPPING | Technique of adding another thinner lash extension to a classic lash.
CLASSIC TECHNIQUE | Technique of 1.1 with .12 , .15, and .18 diameter lash extensions.
CLEAR CONNECTION | Clear Lash Adhesive with no carbon black.
COUTURE COLLECTION | L/A premium Lash Collection with foil backing paper.
CURING | To change the physical properties of an adhesive by condensation, polymerization.
CURL | Shape/bend of the lash extension.
CRYSTALIZING | Technique used to cure adhesive.
CYANOACRYLATE | An acrylic resin that rapidly polymerizes in the presence of water.
DOUBLE DATE | Tweezers used for classic and volume.
DOUBLE HANDED ISOLATION | Using both hands to isolate 1 natural lash.
DIAMETER | Thickness of an extension.
ELLIPSE/FLAT | Lash extensions made from a flattened PBT to appear thicker.
EXOTHERMIC REACTION | Heat reaction when adhesive comes into contact with cotton fibers
FAN | Term for a cluster of volume lashes.
FIRST IMPRESSION | Primer used for oily skin clients to prep natural lashes.
FLOCKET FOOT APPLICATOR | Disposable applicator used for cleaning, priming, or removal.
FORMALDEHYDE | A volatile organic compound (VOC); a colorless gas with a very strong odor
GEL PADS | Eye patches to hold bottom lashes down during application.
GLUE | aka Adhesive (see Adhesive)
HUMIDIFY/DEHUMIDIFY | Process of adding or reducing humidity to the treatment room.
HUMIDITY | The amount of water vapor in the air. Humidity cures Adhesive.
HYGROMETER | Product used to determine the amount of water vapor in the air.
INFATUATED | Sensitive Adhesive.
ISOLATION | Process of separating out one natural lash in between the tweezers.
JADE STONE | Adhesive surface that stays cool.
JADE STONE COVER | Disposable Adhesive surface.
LASH ARTIST | Stylist who applies Lash Extensions.
LASH EXTENSION | Synthetic lash applied to extend/thicken natural lashes made from PBT.
LASH MAP | Guides/Maps used to design specific styles for clients
LASH MIRROR | Dental mirror used to check symmetry and if eyes open during application.
LOVE POTION | Thicker Adhesive with carbon black.
LOVE SHACK | Vacuum sealed adhesive storage.
LUXURY COLLECTION | Original L/A Collection of lash extensions .
MAIN SQUEEZE | Tweezers used for classic and volume.
MAPPING | Technique for planning your application/style.
MENAGE A TROIS | Lashes with 3 lengths in 1 strip ( 9,11,13mm)
MICRO TIP SWABS | Disposable mini brushes for cleansing, priming, and removal.
MINK | Industry buzzword usually referring to Matte lashes.
MIXED TRAY | Tray of lashes with multiple lengths
NANO MISTER | Product that mists water to cure lash adhesive.
PBT | Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a high performance engineering polymer
PERFECT FIT | Tweezers used for volume lashes.
P.O.A. | Point of Accentuation. Used to measure eye area.
POLYMERIZING | Chemical reaction in which molecules of a monomer are linked to form large molecules.
PREMADES | Volume fans of multiple lash extensions produced by lash suppliers.
PROMADES | Volume fans of multiple lash extensions handcrafted by lash artists.
PRECISELY RIGHT | Tweezers used for classic and volume.
PRIMER/PRIMING | Alcohol based solution used to prep the natural lashes.
RETENTION | Term used to describe how long the lash extensions lasted.
SHOCK POLYMERIZING | aka blooming. When adhesive cures too fast.
SEPARATION | Process of checking the extensions to ensure non are sticking together.
SINGLE TRAY | Tray of lashes with one length.
SIZE MATTERS | Isolation Tweezers with a measuring tool.
SILK | Industry buzzword usually referring to shiney lashes
SWEET SPOT | Tweezers used for volume.
TAPING | Method used to tape back the eye skin to expose natural lashes.
THE BREAKUP | Product used to dissolve Adhesive and remove lash extensions.
THE LASH PALETTE | Organizer for Lash Artists
THE ONE | Adhesive with carbon black.
TLC | Foaming Cleanser to prep lashes for application and retail.
TWEEZERS | Tools used to apply lash extensions.
VAPOR/FUMES | Byproduct of Adhesive.
VISCOSITY | Used to describe the thickness/consistency of Adhesive.
VOLUME TECHNIQUE | Technique of 1.1 with .03 , .05, 0.7 and .10 diameter lash extensions.