Brow Lamination Checks

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A brow lamination check is just as important as a lash lift check — it's how you determine if the Step 1 lifting lotion has effectively softened the hair structure...

Lash Lift Timings and Checks

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Lash lifting relies on a chemical process that temporarily breaks down and resets the structure of the hair. Correct timing is crucial — under-processing won’t give desired results, while over-processing...

What's cosmetic grade?

As a lash artist, I’m super picky about what I use on my clients—especially around the eyes.  When I talk about cosmetic grade lash products, I’m referring to lash glue,...

So what is cosmetic-grade?

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As a lash artist, I’m super picky about what I use on my clients—especially around the eyes.  When I talk about cosmetic grade lash products, I’m referring to lash glue,...

Let's talk lash shampoos and acrylates

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Lash Artists — Let’s Talk Lash Shampoos & Acrylates  Not all lash shampoos are made equal — especially imported concentrated ones that don’t follow UK or EU cosmetic safety standards....

If your glue only lists 3 ingredients, what’s hiding in the bottle? Transparency should be a baseline, not a bonus

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It's genuinely alarming how many lash glue brands list only 2 or 3 vague ingredients like “cyanoacrylate, PMMA, carbon black” and stop there. Here’s why that’s dangerous and misleading: 1....

Bulk Discounts

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💸 New Automatic Discounts Are Here at Ladybug Lashes! You know I always keep it real — quality lash products shouldn’t break the bank 💁♀️ That’s why I’m SO excited...
The Importance of Step 3 in Lash Lifts and Brow Lamination

The Importance of Step 3 in Lash Lifts and Brow Lamination

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Why Step 3 Is a Total Game-Changer for Lash Lifts and Brow Laminations Let’s talk about something that’s often skipped but so important in your lash lift or brow lamination:...
Understanding Cure Times

Understanding Cure Times

Lash Tech Real Talk: Understanding Cure Times (Because It’s Not What You Think!) Let’s clear something up,  — cure time ≠ set time. I can’t tell you how often I...

Hypoallergenic and Medical grade adhesives.

Let’s Talk Lash Adhesives: The Truth Behind “Sensitive,” “Hypoallergenic,” and “Medical Grade” Labels Okay, it’s time we clear the air — literally — about what’s really in your lash glue....

Retention isn't worth a reaction

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"Retention isn’t worth the reaction." Some lash glues hold on tight — but at what cost? The truth is, some brands rely on harsh stabilisers to fake performance, causing irritation,...
Bad marketing tactics

Bad marketing tactics

🚩 Bad Lash Glue Marketing Tactics (That We’re So Over) Let’s cut through the noise. The lash industry is full of bold claims that sound great but mean... not much....