How to Pick the Best Lash Supplies as a Beginner, Part 1

The Best Lash Supplies for Beginner Lash Technicians, Classic Lashes Edition.

When you’re just starting your lash business, every lash suppliers’ website is a complete minefield. How do you know what the best tweezers for isolation are, and which tweezers are better for Volume lashes? What’s the difference between Classic lashes and Volume? And what on Earth is pre-treatment?!

Before you close your browser in overwhelmed frustration, we’re here to help! From choosing the best glue for you, to ordering your very first pair of tweezers, we’re about to give you the lowdown on choosing the very best eyelash extensions products for a beginner Lash Tech!

It’s very uncommon (in the UK anyway) to be trained in both Classic and Volume at the same time, so this post will be focusing on supplies for Classic sets and we'll cover the best supplies for Volume sets in another post!

Lashes

Classic lashes are available in quite a few thicknesses, so this will depend a little bit on the kind of finish your client would like:

0.10 for a subtle difference - a ‘are those your real lashes?’ moment.

0.12 - 0.15 for a mascara effect. 

0.18 are really the ‘heaviest’ Classic lashes you should put on anyone’s natural lashes to ensure lash health, but these will give a really full look if you cover every lash! 

Lengths and Curls

The lengths and curls of the lashes you use will be completely dependent on your clients face shape, the way their natural lashes are growing and the kind of look you’re hoping to achieve. Generally speaking, C and CC curls will be flattering on pretty much everyone, and all of our lashes come in mixed trays so you can complete a few sets and get to know which lengths you’ll use most, before you splash out on all individual lengths! 

What Are Flat Lashes?

Flat lashes are a little bit trickier to place (especially on those lashes that are growing in odd directions) as they can only be placed on the top or bottom of the lash and not the side. Once you get used to them though, you’ll find that for those clients who have thinner/weaker natural lashes but still want a bit of drama, a flat lash will be your best friend! 

Flat lashes weigh just over half as much as your standard Classic lashes, so a 0.25 flat lash will be around the same on the natural lash as a 0.15 Classic lash, 0.20 will be like a 0.12, and 0.15 will be around 0.07. So not only do they look great, but they are super safe! 

Tweezers

Which tweezers you pick will depend on your preference. Some of us like a pointed tweezer for isolation, some prefer a completely straight tweezer, whilst others prefer a slight angle or even a complete curve. 

There’s little else we can really say about this - it depends how your wrists feel whilst working and in the long run based on the angle you need to hold them in for proper isolation, so don’t be afraid to try a few pairs before you find your perfect fit! 

Lash Extensions Glue

The best lash glue for you will depend on a few different factors. As a beginner you’ll be looking more at glues like Lady Bond, which have a more gradual drying time. Check out our glue comparison table for a complete guide to picking your glue. 

For the most accurate suggestion, you’ll need to know:

• Your room temperature.
• Your room humidity.
• How long it takes you to place an extension on the natural lash after you’ve dipped it into the glue.

So it’s worth investing in a hygrometer to keep an eye on your typical room conditions.

Eyelash Extension Pre-treatment

Pre-treatment is absolutely fundamental for a good, safe lash set that will stand the test of time. For the best results, we’d recommend our tried and tested three step process:

• Protein Remover Pads to cleanse the eye area and gently remove makeup residue from the lashes.
• Cleanser to strip the lashes of oils, makeup residue, dust, etc. that can build up on the lashes.
• Primer to rehydrate the lashes after using Cleanser, which is alcohol based and can be drying on the lashes. 

Eyepatches vs Foam Tape

This again comes down to preference, but there are pros and cons to both. Eyepatches are more comfortable for your clients, but can be difficult to place perfectly when you’re not completely used to it. (To help with eyepatch placement, check out this video on our YouTube channel)

Foam tape can be cut to the shape you need for each individual client, and actually works out cheaper in the long run. They’re also great if your client is a little bit sensitive to any of the ingredients in the gel on the eyepatches. For a full rundown on foam tape, check out this blog post.

If you’re still feeling a little bit overwhelmed by all of this, we do have a prebuilt kit with all of our favourite products for Classic lashes inside!