02/09/2025
Poor retention? Read this ๐
Most lash artists know the importance of temperature, humidity & good application ๐
But if that were enough, we wouldnโt have so many artists still strugglingโฆ
Retention issues show up as:
โ๏ธ All clients having poor retention
โ๏ธ 50% of lashes gone at 2-week fills
โ๏ธ Some clients lasting well, others not
โ๏ธ Inconsistent glue performance
โ๏ธ Glue suddenly stops working or speeds up for no reason
Hereโs the truth: Application & room conditions arenโt enough.
Humidity & temp only affect curing speed. But another factor is just as important (and most techs miss it):
โ๏ธHow well your glue bonds to the natural lash surface โ๏ธ
That bond depends on the micro-environment of the natural lash โ and hereโs what influences it:
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Temp & humidity balance
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Prep & product pH
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Ingredients & % of alcohol in products
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Clientโs lash pH & porosity
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Moisture levels on lashes
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Correct product choice
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Type of cyanoacrylate in glue (yes, there are 7 types!)
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Glue pickup & application
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Air circulation in your room
Every client has different lashes. Different pH, porosity, texture. Thatโs why prep and technique must be tailored for each client individually โ๏ธ And thatโs the most common reason why some clients have great retention, but others donโt!
If one of these steps is off โ youโll get weak bonds. But if all are done right? Thatโs when you get 8+ weeks retention and 4-week fills with 70% lashes still there! Yes, even on those clients with poor aftercare ๐คซ
I teach all of this in my Extreme Retention Online Training (over 7K artists trained!).
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