Ask the expert Q: What temperature and humidity is your treatment room? A: Check the recommendations for the adhesive that you use. If humidity is too low or too high it will affect retention. Using a humidifier in the dry winter or a dehumidifier in overly humid environments may be necessary. Q: Do you work around hair colour? A: Ammonia and other chemicals in hair colour can polymerize Cyanoacrylate. Work as far away from hair chemicals as possible and use a VOC air purifier to remove fumes. Q: How fresh is your adhesive? A: After opening, adhesive must be replaced after 6 weeks. Q: How are you caring for your bottle once it’s open? A: Your bottle should be stored in its pouch or a mason jar away from heat and sunlight with silica packet or rice to absorb moisture in the air. Squeeze bottle slightly and wipe excess adhesive from tip after dispensing to keep clean. You must shake for 1 minute before the first use if adhesive has been sitting overnight.
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Q: Do you recap the bottle in between each use? A: Cap must be on and tight in between each use. Q: Are you doing a proper cleansing prior to application? A: The entire eye area must be properly cleansed with lash cleanser to remove makeup, oil, and skin from the follicles. This will ensure the best bond. Q: After you dip the extension into the adhesive how quickly are you placing it onto the natural lash? A: Most adhesives are quick set so you only have 1-2 seconds before it starts to cure. Even if you wait 4 seconds this will affect retention. Have your lash isolated prior to dipping so you can place extensions quicker. Q: Are you getting a solid bond at the base of the extension? A: Natural lashes may be crooked, still apply extensions securely at the base facing forward. If there isn’t a sold bond at the base the lashes will pop off very easily, especially when brushed. Follow us GLOBE beautiquenbpt.com
