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