August 03, 2023 4 min read
Tired of the guesswork when it comes to adhesive problems? Is it the humidity, the new primer, Saturn and Venus not aligning properly?
Well, fret no more! Even the best lash adhesives can sometimes need a little help.
We’ve put together an easy, no-nonsense guide to help you figure out what’s going wrong with your glue and, more importantly, how to fix it. If you’re stuck in a lash glue nightmare, the solution’s right here.
👉 We’ve broken it down into "The Big 3"; the most common adhesive problems, complete with symptoms, causes, and quick-fix solutions.
Let’s dive in and banish those sticky situations for good...
Symptoms: Excessive redness, swelling or irritation to clients skin or eyes
Possible Causes: Sensitivity or allergy to specific adhesive ingredients, improper patch testing.
Solutions:
Symptoms: Glue running up the fan and causing it to close after placement
Possible Causes: Too much adhesive used, Glue not properly mixed
Solutions:
Symptoms: Extensions coming out when brushing the lashes at the end of the appointment
Possible Causes: Too much adhesive used. Glue not properly mixed, Glue curing too fast or too slow (see above), Oil/debris/residue on natural lashes
Solutions:
Symptoms: No issues with the curing or application process but clients lashes shed earlier in the days/weeks after their appointment
Possible Causes: If there are no obvious signs of issues with the adhesive during application then 90% of the time this will not be related to the adhesive and will instead usually be an issue with either preparation, technique, choice of extensions or hormonal/medical issues with the client.
Solutions:
Solving your lash glue problems doesn’t have to be complicated. Our guide tackles 99% of common issues so bookmark it and come back whenever you need it. And if you’re still stuck, don’t be afraid to reach out to our friendly support team. We're here to help💖
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