Are you still looking for the best lash glue for eyelash extensions? Well, look no further - we're about to share the secrets of getting the best out of any Eyelash Extensions Glue from London Lash.
Every day we come across many of Lash Technicians complaining about their lash glues, be it in forums, Facebook groups, or through our very own customer service, seeking advice on the best lash glue on the market. The truth is, in most cases of poor lash retention, it is nothing to do with the brand or type of the professional eyelash extension glue. Most retention problems are caused by incorrect usage or incorrect storage of lash glue.
We’ve rounded up our Top 5 Tips to help you look after your eyelash extension glue correctly and get the most out of it.
We understand that it’s probably easier for most Lash Artists to do one big order from your London Lash once every 6 months, but this might be a problem for your eyelash extensions glue. The shelf life of an unopened London Lash glue is up to 6 months. If don't tend to run out of your adhesives often and yet you buy 4-5 bottles at the same time, the last 2 bottles that you'll open will probably be out of date by the time you get to use them.
Make sure you store all unopened lash glues in a cool place. This could be a fridge if in its original pouch (never after opening a bottle) or perhaps a wooden drawer away from direct sunlight. For extra protection against humidity, we recommend storing your glue in an adhesive thermopack or an Air Tight Container.
Remember: The temperature shouldn't be just cool, it should also be consistent. Big changes in air temperature or humidity can cause condensation inside the bottle and it can affect the glue properties, while humidity can cause your glue to cure inside the bottle and block the nozzle.
Once you have opened the glue it will start to polymerise inside of the bottle very quickly. So it's very important to keep your lash adhesive away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. You can use a jar of rice, aluminium package with silica gel or our very own London Lash Air Tight Container to store your opened lash glue bottles.
As soon as you open your eyelash extensions glue, make sure you write down the date it's been opened. You can write it on the last page of your appointment book or simply write it on the lash tape and stick it to the bottle. If you want your adhesive to be fresh and work at its optimum, we advise you to change it every 3-4 weeks.
Before each new drop, shake the bottle to make sure all ingredients are mixed well together. An indicator of "poor shake" is clear glue coming out of the bottle, this means that the ingredients are still separated. For best results, we recommend using a Glue Shaker. Here's why:
We hope these tips help you get the best out of your glue, and remember our inbox is always open to help you if you have a question!
