PROTECT YOUR NOZZLE:
When shaking your lash glue, many people tend to shake the bottle up and down, causing the glue to enter the nozzle and lid. This can lead to messy situations, potentially ruining your clothing, manicure, or even your client's hair. To prevent this, consider shaking the bottle from side to side instead.
Investing in a glue shaker can save you time, wrist strain, and prevent nozzle mishaps. However, if it's not within your budget, there's a cost-effective alternative. Grab a glue nozzle wipe and fold it in half. Before shaking the glue, cover the tip of the nozzle with the folded wipe. This way, if any glue spills out, you have a wipe ready to clean it up easily. Additionally, a glue shaker that uses centrifugal force can be a game-changer when it comes to mixing the glue ingredients and minimizing the need to clean the nozzle.
BURP YOUR BOTTLE:
Burping your glue bottle may sound strange, but it can make a world of difference. After dispensing glue, air is sucked back into the nozzle, causing potential issues with the glue lid sticking to the nozzle. To prevent this, you need to burp the bottle.
Simply give the bottle a few gentle taps on your lash trolley to release the trapped air. In most cases, the air will come out without any problems. However, occasionally some glue may escape along with the air. By burping the bottle, you ensure this happens outside the glue lid rather than inside it, preventing future complications. After burping, wipe the nozzle with a glue nozzle wipe and tightly replace the lid to maintain an airtight seal.
CURE YOUR GLUE:
Curing the glue on your Jade Stone or glue ring is an important step that often gets overlooked. During your lash extension application, you'll be replacing your glue drop every 10-20 minutes, leaving at least 6 drops of glue on your work surface. Before removing the sticker or tape you used for dispensing the glue, it's crucial to cure these drops.
You don't need to use Primer or Superbonder for this step; a little dropper of water will suffice. Simply apply a droplet of water to each glue drop. As the drops shock polymerize, they will turn white, indicating they are cured. Curing the glue before disposal locks in the fumes, ensuring better air quality and reducing potential discomfort in your airways. It also minimizes any risk of adverse reactions when the fibers in the bin come into contact with uncured glue.
By implementing these practices, you can optimize your lash glue usage and enhance both the safety and satisfaction of yourself and your clients. Remember, there's always more to learn, and continuously improving your techniques will lead to better results and a more enjoyable lash extension experience.
