Why adhesive is an important component for the application of lashes?

Eyelash extension glue plays a crucial role in the application and retention of eyelash extensions. If you want to have a win-win lash game, then there is an immense need for you to have good know-how about eyelash extension adhesive. Also, from time to time, few customers want to know more about the properties and dangers, and it’s your utmost responsibility to answer the questions with confidence.

Ingredients of eyelash extension – What is in your glue?

Cyanoacrylate – This gives your lash a unique curing property. This material ensures that your lash dries in a matter of a few seconds and holds lashes in a place for several weeks. This is included among one of the major components that holds lashes in a place firmly for years and years to come. This is available in all types of adhesives, even in the glues that are made particularly for sensitive and allergic eyes. Altogether there are five types of cyanoacrylate with different characteristics. Among those five types, the most commonly used one is ethyl cyanoacrylate. The drying time is fast however the adhesion is strong and can be quite heavy for a few lash clients and might cause allergy to lash extensions.

Is there any lash adhesive that’s cyanoacrylate free?

Well, no. Currently, every type of Eyelash extension adhesive glue in the market contains cyanoacrylate. There is an immense need for you to choose a softer cyanoacrylate for customers with sensitive eyes.

PMMA – One that makes long retention.

Simply put methyl methacrylate that plays a crucial role in forming a long-lasting and solid bond. Thus, it ensures that lashes stay in place for a long time. PMMA is particularly used in the adhesive for reinforcing and adhering to the eyelash extensions.

- Rapid drying

- Instant bonding to the lashes

- A long-lasting and strong bond that ensures several weeks of retention.

Hydroquinone – keeps it in a liquid state

This helps the prevention of glue from hardening in the bottle and stops the glue from hardening before you commence using it. This ingredient is present in a small quantity. 

Carbon color – this makes the adhesive darker. 

It is responsible for making the deep black color of the adhesive. This ingredient is present in all types of black adhesives. However, transparent glue is ideally suitable for customers who are allergic to carbon.  

Summary – Eyelash adhesive glue is a crucial component for the application of eyelash adhesives. However, the cyanoacrylate is responsible for rapid curing of the lash glue. And PMMA has a longer lasting adhesion. Always ensure to use lash glue for colored lash extensions.