Working with eyelash styling glue is a daily occurrence for every stylist. Nowadays, many stylists are looking for substances that are as safe as possible for clients. There is nothing wrong with this, although there are many myths in the industry, which we will debunk in this article. Skip to the rest of this post and you'll learn how to choose the right eyelash styling glue, as well as how to work with it for long-lasting and effective styling.

Facts and myths about eyelash glue - what should every eyelash stylist know?

Choosing the right eyelash glue and mastering the correct methods of applying false ey elashes is the basis for satisfying your clients and taking your service level to the heights of quality. Working with glue is not difficult, as long as you realize how to apply it during styling and what conditions will be optimal while working.

Below are some myths about eyelash adhesives that you should categorically not believe.

• For each styling of false eyelashes you need a different type of glue. This is, of course, an incorrect statement. There is no problem whatsoever for you to use one product all year round to create each style.

• There is no product on the market designed for allergy sufferers. Every eyelash glue has vaporous substances (acrylate compounds) in it, which are responsible for the risk of allergies.

• All eyelash adhesives polymerize at the same time. This is, of course, an incorrect statement. Depending on the type of eyelash glue chosen, the bonding time will be different. Some varieties are able to bond artificial eyelashes to natural ones in one second, and others in two. However, it is worth noting that the polymerization time is also the result of the stylist's work, our technique and the products we use, as well as the conditions in the room can speed up or slow down the glue.

How to choose the perfect glue for false eyelashes? A short guide for stylists

Stable and comfortable work with eyelash glue all year round requires, first of all, a thorough analysis of the composition and principle of the product. Have you been working in the industry for some time, but still wondering how to choose an adhesive that will be perfect for eyelash styling? Take into account several factors:

• bonding time,

• the concentration level of cyanoacrylate in the formulation,

• shelf life,

• dedicated working temperature and humidity,

• retention period.

Based on these parameters, you will be able to choose the perfect eyelash glue that will help you perform masterful styling for each client of your salon. Remember to bet only on proven and recommended formulations. Also try Rarity PRO's low-vapor eyelash glue. It's a product created for classic and volumizing styling. It is a very versatile and adapted glue to work all year round.

Polymerization and working with eyelash glue - how to prepare for efficient styling?

Before you start applying false eyelashes to a client, you need to have not only cyanoacrylate glue on hand. Accelerators, which are alkaline products that cause the glue to set in spots in a short time, are also useful.

To work with cyanoacrylates, you also need a properly prepared base and conditions. In this case, the base is a natural lash, to which we glue synthetic tufts. Adhesives polymerize only in a neutral environment, never in an acidic one. When we ensure an alkaline environment during application, we can count on express bonding.

You need to know that eyelashes usually have a slightly acidic pH. No adhesive likes such conditions, so you need to prepare the substrate for the job. Use glue work aids for this, namely eyelash shampoos and glue accelerators. If you want to change the pH of the eyelashes, you can use a cleanser and shampoo, so polymerization will go smoothly.

Neutralizing the smell of eyelash glue - why is this important?

Eyelash adhesives are extremely strong preparations that can emit a rather unpleasant odor. This one can make your clients uncomfortable, although it's not the only danger. If you do glue styling too often and start inhaling it, you can become addicted to the substance. This causes: feelings of apathy, fatigue, depressive states and anxiety.

Fortunately, as a stylist, you can avoid this problem. All you need to do is use a professional adhesive odor neutralizer. This is enough to get rid of any odors emitted by eyelash adhesives. Interestingly, neutralizers are not only sprays or jars unscrewed for the application of artificial eyelashes, but also some potted plants.