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Lash extension A-Z - what’s the difference?
The variety of different lash styles out there can be overwhelming – especially if you’re just starting out in your lash career or you tend to stick to the same lash styles. Your clients' lashes, and the look that they want, will always be different so it’s important to understand what lashes work best for your client. We don’t quite stock lashes in styles from A-Z, but we do have B, C, D, J, L and 3D lashes in stock in a variety of lengths to suit natural lashes. Here’s a quick run down of the style of each lash...
Styles of Lash Extensions and Treatments
There are various types of lash extensions, brands and methods of application depending on budget and look a client wants. Here’s a quick overview of lash treatments that clients can get in the salon – some of these can be used in conjunction with one another – to enhance their natural lashes. Eyelash permSimilar to perming the hair on your head, a mild perming solution and roller are used on your lashes to add curl and lift, giving a more wide awake look. It takes about 30 minutes. There are some newer types of lash perming on the market that...
6 Myths About Lash Extensions
There are a lot of myths that exist about lash extensions and treatments – we’re dispelling some of the myths today and sharing the truth about lash extensions to help you have these conversations with clients and educate them so that they can take better care of their lashes. 1. Lash extensions ruin your natural lashesWith the correct application and type of lashes for a client – along with correct aftercare and removal – lash extensions shouldn’t damage natural lashes. By using the right weight and style of lashes for a client you can ensure that their own lashes...
Aftercare Advice for Your Lash Extension Clients
No matter what type of lash extensions your client has, aftercare is usually a key part of ensuring that lash extensions stay looking lovely for longer. Reminding your clients of aftercare best practice after their lash treatment is a good idea to help prolong the life of their lashes. We’ve put together some of our top tips for clients following their appointment: • Try not to have a hot bath or shower for 24 hours after your lashes have been applied • Try not to rub at your eyes or pull out your lashes – dry your eye area carefully...
What Makes the Ellipse Lashes Different?
The shape at the base of the ellipse lash makes all the difference when compared to normal lashes. They are also referred to as flat lashes because of their shape. A normal lash extension is round at the base and human eyelashes are also round. This means that due to the shape, even more glue sometimes can't help them adhere any better. With an ellipse lash, the base has a concave indentation on either side which makes it match up with human eyelashes much better. There is more surface area for glue and the curve of the ellipse lash nestles...