{"product_id":"products-firefly-0-1-0-3-sec-lash-adhesive","title":"Firefly Cosmetic Grade Lash Adhesive – 0.1-0.3 Sec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING NOVEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely fast, very thin and designed for highly experienced lash artists with exceptionally quick placement - particularly useful for fast artists working in lower-humidity environments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly is joining the Ladybug Lashes adhesive range in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. With an ultra-fast drying time of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.1–0.3 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, it will be our fastest professional lash adhesive yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirefly is not available to purchase yet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly is a \u003cstrong\u003eUK-manufactured, cosmetic-grade professional lash adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for highly experienced lash artists with exceptionally fast, accurate placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ultra-fast curing speed also makes it a useful option for fast technicians working in \u003cstrong\u003elower-humidity environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, where cyanoacrylate adhesives will generally cure more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this speed, there is very little working time between dipping the extension and completing the attachment. If your placement is not quick enough, Firefly may begin curing before you have completed the bond, which can contribute to poor attachment and lash pop-offs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly experienced, exceptionally fast lash artists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast artists working in lower-humidity environments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.1–0.3 seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViscosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very thin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–70% RH, with around 55% being the sweet spot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 6–7 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g and 5g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional use only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Firefly the Right Lash Glue for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a lash adhesive should be based on \u003cstrong\u003eyour application speed and working environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than simply choosing the fastest adhesive available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly is the fastest adhesive in the Ladybug Lashes range at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.1–0.3 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for highly experienced technicians whose isolation, dipping and placement are consistently fast enough to complete the attachment before the adhesive begins curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly may also be particularly useful if you are already a fast lash artist but work in a \u003cstrong\u003elower-humidity treatment room\u003c\/strong\u003e, as lower humidity generally slows cyanoacrylate curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, environment should never be considered separately from placement speed. Firefly is still an extremely fast adhesive and should only be chosen if its curing speed suits the way you actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are experiencing \u003cstrong\u003elash pop-offs during application\u003c\/strong\u003e, your adhesive may be curing before you have completed the attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this situation, moving to Firefly is unlikely to solve the problem - you may actually need a slower adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need more placement time, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamselfly:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.3 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildflower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 second\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1 second\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeadow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which one suits your speed? Read our \u003cstrong\u003eWhat Lash Glue Is Right for You?\u003c\/strong\u003e guide before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCosmetic-Grade Lash Adhesive, Made in the UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly is \u003cstrong\u003emanufactured and quality controlled in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically for professional lash-extension use, using cosmetic-grade ingredients and controlled manufacturing processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch is \u003cstrong\u003etested for consistency and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to ensure the adhesive meets the expected specification before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly uses \u003cstrong\u003eBHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)\u003c\/strong\u003e as its stabiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe lash artists should know what they are working with, which is why we clearly disclose our adhesive ingredients and the stabilising system used within the formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEthyl-2-Cyanoacrylate, Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate, Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Carbon Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly is \u003cstrong\u003eindependently safety assessed for its intended professional use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirefly Working Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour room conditions affect how quickly cyanoacrylate adhesive cures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly's recommended working environment is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–70% RH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55% RH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur traditional adhesives share the same recommended working range and are differentiated primarily by curing speed and viscosity, rather than being separate formulas for different humidity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher humidity will generally make your adhesive cure faster, while lower humidity will generally slow it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Firefly is already an \u003cstrong\u003eextremely fast adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can be particularly useful for fast artists working in lower-humidity environments where another adhesive may feel slower than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually, in warmer or more humid conditions Firefly may cure \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e, so placement speed becomes even more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall changes in temperature, humidity and technique can make a noticeable difference to how Firefly behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your humidity is lower and your adhesive is still curing too slowly, our \u003cstrong\u003eLow Humidity Retention Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used according to its instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more help understanding how temperature, humidity and application speed work together, read our \u003cstrong\u003eFREE Lash Adhesive Retention \u0026amp; 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Depending on the batch, a 3g or 5g bottle may arrive with either a pre-pierced nozzle or a nozzle that requires piercing before first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis does not affect the freshness, quality or performance of the adhesive. A pre-pierced nozzle does not mean the bottle has previously been opened; it is simply the bottle\/nozzle format used for that production batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe continue to include a nozzle pin with every adhesive, as we always have. As nozzle style may vary, we cannot guarantee a specific nozzle type when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFirefly Lash Adhesive FAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will Firefly be available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly is due to join the Ladybug Lashes adhesive range in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not currently available to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Firefly suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly is our \u003cstrong\u003efastest adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed for highly experienced lash artists with exceptionally quick placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are newly qualified or still developing your speed, \u003cstrong\u003eMeadow (1–2 seconds)\u003c\/strong\u003e will usually give you considerably more working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast is Firefly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefly has an approximate drying time of \u003cstrong\u003e0.1–0.3 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the fastest adhesive in the Ladybug Lashes range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts actual working speed will still be influenced by your temperature, humidity, placement speed and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Firefly suitable for lower humidity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be a particularly useful option for \u003cstrong\u003efast lash artists working in lower-humidity environments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower humidity generally slows cyanoacrylate curing, so Firefly's ultra-fast formulation can provide a faster-working option where another adhesive may feel slower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, your \u003cstrong\u003eplacement speed still matters\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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