In this video, I want to share my recent experience with a client who had eyelash extensions done at another studio just two weeks before visiting me. As you will see in the video, her eyelashes were in very bad condition. There are many reasons which we will cover now. Key conclusions: Apply eyelash extensions close to the skin (about a millimeter away) to maintain eyelash health and prevent premature shedding. Match the extension length to your current natural lash length to avoid overgrowth issues as your lashes grow. When building volume fans, use thinner diameters (0.03 to 0.07) to…
Author: Diva Rose
What does petroleum jelly do for your eyelashes? Vaseline is the brand name for the world’s first petroleum jelly product. Also known as petroleum jelly, it is a thick ointment with strong moisturizing and protective properties. The name Vaseline is Vaseline and the name Kleenex is in tissues. In the US, it is considered a topical remedy that protects minor cuts and scrapes and prevents skin dryness. You can find petroleum jelly in many products, including moisturizers, lip balms, eye creams, and even eye ointments. The reason petroleum jelly is so popular in cosmetics is because it is a powerful…
The words “eyelash allergy” send shivers down the spine of any lash technician. And for good reason too. Once a client develops one, you essentially lose them, especially if most of your work revolves around eyelash extensions. It’s unfortunate, but the comfort and safety of your customers should always be a priority. When one of them calls you crying after a lash appointment because they think they might be allergic, you need to arm yourself with the information to best help them. What is eyelash allergy? When someone develops an allergic reaction to their eyelash extensions, the culprit is most…
Hey Lash Lovers. Welcome to the Divine Lashes v. So, you got terrible eyelashes and now you want to remove them? Well, in today’s video, I’m going to give you a full removal in a salon setting. This appointment was about 30 minutes, but for the sake of this video, I sped it up so we could go through the process together faster. So let’s get started! Key conclusions: The lack of regulation in the eyelash extension industry results in significant differences in the techniques and materials used from salon to salon. The classic set featured in the video had…
THE EYELASH GROWTH CYCLE EXPLAINED The main factor behind how long eyelash extensions last is your natural eyelash growth cycle. It’s normal to lose about 1 to 5 lashes a day, but when you have eyelash extensions, losing a lash usually means losing an extension too. Our eyelashes go through different phases of growth. At the end of each eyelash’s life cycle, the eyelash is shed and soon after, the hair follicle grows a new eyelash. During about 4 to 11 months, the eyelashes fall out the next cycles: There are many other factors that can affect how long your…
“Lash adhesive” is an industry term for gluing one lash to a neighboring lash during an extension treatment. This is usually due to poor isolation, using an eyelash glue that sets too slowly, or applying too much glue to the eyelash extension. Why are eyelash glues so bad? Glues can be quite irritating to the client’s eyes and cause your client to involuntarily rub her eyes or touch the extensions more. This can lead to less retention which no one wants! On a more serious note, if this happens often, it could adversely affect natural eyelash growth and cause permanent…
“The customer is always right!” Ah, that golden rule of business. But is it really always true? As businesses, we tend to overlook bad customer behavior just because we want to keep every customer that walks through our door. After all, the key to maintaining a successful business is to continually win and win customers and keep each one of them happy, right? Well, no… Of course we want to do everything we can to serve our customers, but sometimes we have to draw a line. In rare cases, we even have to abandon a client altogether because it is…
Want to learn how to grow your eyelashes to look longer, fuller and thicker? Welcome to the club. Eyelash growth is an amazingly complex process that is heavily influenced by genetics. But you don’t have to let that limit you! In this post, we cover all the really effective methods to stimulate eyelash growth. We’ll also explain the pitfalls that can cause your lashes to fall out so you can help your lashes thrive. 4 proven ways to grow eyelashes Eyelash growth tips and tricks abound, but real and tried-and-true methods are few. These are the best ways to improve…
You’d think there was a magic solution to stick your eyelash extensions on faster when your eyelash extension glue doesn’t dry fast enough, improve hold, remove stickiness from the tape strip and remove grease and bacteria from your eyelash extensions ; Does it sound too good to be true? Well, let us introduce you to the BL Extension Base, our multi-tasking retention booster. What does BL Extension Base do? Speeds up the setting time of your glue Improves the adhesion of eyelash extensions Removes surface oil and any bacteria from eyelash extensions It helps to remove the excess sticky strip…
Learning how to clean eyelash extensions is a must for any eyelash lover. Whether you’re getting a professionally applied set or some gorgeous Lilac St. DIY, this guide will explain how to keep your eyelashes clean and intact. How to clean eyelash extensions at home? Figuring out how to clean eyelash extensions can be a little scary since they are so delicate. It’s natural to worry about losing your eyelashes if you brush them incorrectly. Here’s how to do it the right way. Remove makeup beforehand Eyelash extension cleansers are often a little too gentle to remove face or eye…