There are still certain and unchangeable steps in the lash lift procedure, but knowing more tips along the way will help you do it faster, perfecting like a professional lash lift technician. It would take years to know these tips if you hadn't read this article.
We do not encourage new technicians to skip steps in the process, such as skipping cleaning and taking care of the client's eyelashes. The reason is that they do not help your skills develop, but sometimes, they make you not focus on the performing process and face unnecessary trouble. A few practical experiences below will help you shorten the time and feel comfortable working; most importantly, the results satisfy the clients. It only takes 3-5 minutes for you to grasp these tips. Let's get started!
The 1st lash lift tip: Cleaning eyelashes and eye areas are unskippable.
Many readers who have come here will say, "I know this already". Well, maybe you already know but do you apply it right? In this part, you can use a mild cleanser to clean the eye area and eyelids from the inside out, always paying attention to the inner corner of the lashes. In addition, the base of the eyelashes is the place to be most concerned, where it is easy to accumulate dirt, mascara, excess glue, and a makeup layer. Be gentle and work carefully as the eye area is sensitive. After this step, you should also give the lashes time to dry and make sure they separate.
The 2nd lash lift tip: Lift lashes in style.
It is interesting that you can also do them in some modern styles besides the fact that lash lift is basically to help the real eyelashes become curved and natural, creating a fresh feeling for the eyes.
Vertical placement:
The vertical direction is the most basic direction for new technicians. It suits most clients, making their eyes look wider and increasing the opening significantly. You mainly focus on keeping the client's natural lashes pointing upwards.
Open eyes:
The biggest advantage of this style is creating big and round eyes, the wide opening helps the look to have more vitality. Accordingly, the eyelashes are adjusted straight up in the center, then gradually reduced outwards gently and naturally.
Cat Eye Placement:
Yes, it is quite similar to the cat eyes of eyelash extensions. After being fixed on the lift pad, the eyelashes are shaped and create an inclination towards the eyes' outer corner. This style is to make a difference and sharpness for the client.
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Kitten Eye Placement:
Also, a type of inclination for the eyelashes in the direction of the outer corner of the eye helps the inner eyelashes appear longer and more attractive, so when looking at it, it feels like the eyes are narrowed. Note that this style should not be used for hooded eyes, deep eyes, or almond-shaped eyes because it will not make much change to make the eyes more dramatic.
The 3rd lash lift tip: Time management
Many technicians often make timing mistakes. If you remove the glue too soon, the eyelashes have not had enough time to curl, but if it's too long, there is a risk of fragile and broken or excessive curling. The tip for you is to evaluate your client's natural lashes accurately. If their lashes are thick, you can increase the time and vice versa. For male clients, usually, the incubation time will be longer. In addition, the time of the first and second eyelash incubation also needs to be adjusted reasonably, but the time difference between these two steps is not much.
In addition, you should prioritize products that have a quick incubation time of 5 to 8 minutes for one time to minimize client waiting time.
The 4th lash lift tip: Product selection
Currently, many products integrate both lash lift and lash care. They are quite effective when helping clients feel secure and trust you or your salon more. Accounting for more than 50% of the success of a lash lift, a perfect set of products will help you work faster, with more peace of mind and comfort. Don't forget to look for convenient product sets, as they have all the tools you need and ingredients that are safe for you and your clients.
The 5th lash lift tip: Use the right glue
If you are a newbie, don't worry that the lashes are not sticky enough, so you tend to add more glue. Instead, you should spread a moderate amount of glue and gently stroke each lash with the Y brush. Using a moderate amount of glue will save you time without worrying about excess glue or not being cleaned.
The 6th lash lift tip: Take care of the lashes after lifting them.
Sounds unrelated to a technician job, right? But in reality, not many clients fully understand the process of taking care of their eyelashes after lifting them, so they may face problems that affect the quality of their new lashes and their health. Therefore, please carefully note the steps of eyelash care, and recommend suitable eyelash care products.
Although not very technical knowledge, these are necessary lash lift tips for newbies. They will help you do the job faster, more perfectly, and more professionally. Trust us, and your skills will improve very quickly.
Good luck!
