Having the right tools and following correct health and safety standards is vitally important to the success of any lash artist who wants to create stunning results for their clients with lashes that are durable and comfortable, and look fantastic!
Always buy your products from a reputable wholesale company like Lavilash, where you can ensure that everything is made to a high standard, using the best quality materials and the most up-to-date technology. Our professional-grade products are not only safe and sensitive-friendly, but also backed by medical science and formulated by professionals for professionals. Here are the essential 10 items every lash technician should have...
- Tweezers - invest in your tweezers, they are crucial when applying lashes! Have 2 pairs minimum, a straight pair for isolating natural lashes, and an angled or curved pair for picking up and placing extensions. Make sure your tweezers have a strong grip and precision tips.
- High-Quality Lash Extensions - keep a variety of top-grade lash extensions to suit every style. Always have a selection of different lengths, curls and thicknesses in stock, and make sure they are a trusted brand and made by professionals. At Lavilash, we use superior raw Korean PBT fibres for superior softness, flexibility and retention.
- Lash Adhesive - use only professional-grade glue that is fast-drying, long-lasting and gentle on the skin. It is one of the most important tools of the trade, so buy quality and store properly.
- Hydrogel Eye Pads - these pads protect the sensitive skin under the eyes while also protecting the lashes during lash application and are a must for any lash technician kit.
- Lash Tape - essential for anchoring the eye pads in place and for securing the lids or lifting lashes for better visibility.
- Lash Cleanser and Brushes - gentle cleansing and brushing will clean the natural lashes and remove any oil, dirt and makeup residue that could interfere with the adhesive's ability to bond properly.
- Lash Primer - after cleansing, use primer on the eyelashes to further prepare them before application. This will help maintain the health of natural lashes and remove any further oils, and leave a clean and slightly tacky surface for the adhesive to bond to
- Gel Remover - remember you will not just be putting eyelash extensions on, but you may have to remove old ones first, or even adjust new ones quickly and efficiently!
- Adhesive Rings or Glue Wells - a glue palette or ring will stop you getting in a mess with your adhesive, allowing you to keep small drops closer to your working area so you can work faster and more efficiently without getting glue all over the place!
- Spoolies, Brushes and Wands - you will need disposable micro-brushes to apply cleansers and primers easily and efficiently, and mascara wands are necessary to separate and style the lashes, and to create a feathery and more volumised look. They are also necessary for the aftercare of lash extensions.
But The List Goes On...
Technical tools are vital to be able to apply lash extensions, and there are a lot more tools out there that you will learn about as your business grows, which can also help you to perfect and hone your skills. The list will go on, and you will discover different techniques and better ways of doing things, but this only comes from experience. So keep practising, keep your knowledge up to date and always purchase your tools of the trade from a high-quality, reputable wholesaler like Lavilash!
