As lash artists, we know the glue gets blamed a lot. But let’s be real — most of the time, it’s not the adhesive. Here's some straight-up truth to help you get the best out of your lash glue:
1. “It must be a bad batch!”
Let’s bust this myth. Some suppliers import glue in huge quantities to save money — which means it can sit around on shelves for way too long and go gloopy.
We don’t do that. We use cosmetic-grade adhesive made in fresh, small batches. That means our glue doesn’t sit around aging.
Also: a so-called “bad batch” won’t cause retention issues unless the glue is already thick or gloopy — which ours simply isn’t. It’s too fresh for that.
2. It’s all in the prep
Improper prep can totally sabotage your retention — no matter how good your glue is.
➡ Using a non-pH balanced primer? That can speed up the adhesive’s dry time and cause lashes to pop off early.
➡ Drenching the lashes in primer or pH balancer? Same thing. Less is more. Prep is precision, not saturation.
3. Ignoring your room conditions
Your lash glue isn’t magic — it has an ideal environment it works best in. We always share the ideal temp and humidity ranges for our adhesives.
If your humidity is 55%+ and your glue is rated for 40–50%? It’ll dry too fast, leaving you with poor attachment and retention.
Track your environment — it’s a game changer.
4. Not all “0.5-second” glues are created equal
Even if two glues are labelled the same speed, they can perform completely differently. Why?
Because:
✔ Every brand uses a different cyanoacrylate blend — this affects fumes, retention, sensitivity, and set time.
✔ Additives and viscosity matter. One “fast” glue might feel slower or stickier than another.
✔ Some glues thrive in high humidity, others in low — labels don’t always tell the full story.
✔ Premium brands usually have stricter quality control, which means more consistent performance and longer shelf life.
Bottom line?
Don’t blame the glue without understanding your prep, your room conditions, and how the formula actually works. Test glues in your lash space — that’s the only way to really know if it’s right for you.
