Page 62 - The Law of Lashes Ultimate Lash Ebook

We’ve all been there, we tell our clients ‘no mascara between sets, and come to
your appointment without any makeup on your eyes!’ and then, just like
clockwork, they show up 10 minutes late with glitter eyeshadow from the
weekend all over those glue bonds. You’re screaming inside, I know. Now is
when you hand over the bottle of foaming cleanser and direct them to the
bathroom!

Having your client do the first thorough wash of their own lashes works on a
few different levels..

Firstly, it gives you time to make any last-minute preparations to your
workstation - have you got everything you need?

Secondly, they know how hard they can press and not be uncomfortable,
therefore it tends to be more thorough, because there are no ‘am I pressing too
hard’ doubts. Thirdly, it is a gentle reminder that the responsibility for clean
lashes lies on them!

Next comes our 3-step pre-treatment routine:

Step one is our protein remover pads or similar - these are tiny but ever so
efficient! If there are some remnants of mascara in between those lashes, or
some makeup or oils around the eye area, you can go in with one of these
super soft little pads to clean up a bit. If you’re doing an infill, just make sure to
avoid the glue bonds as the fibers can get caught!

Step two of the golden trio is Cleanser. ‘But they’re clean!’ I hear you say. Sure,
but Cleanser has a high alcohol content which gets rid of EVERYTHING - any oils,
any residue from foam cleanser that might be left, any little, tiny traces of
makeup will be gone.

Step three is Primer. It’s a MUST after Cleanser because it puts moisture back
into the lashes after the high alcohol content of the Cleanser. It gets those
lashes ready to have extensions placed on them like nothing else. For an extra
touch of luxury, why not go for scented cleansers and primers? It’s such a little
thing, but a slight waft of Cherry or Coconut can take your client’s experience
from an 8 to a solid 10.