Retention Rescue - The Ultimate Retention Guide

Retention is something that every single lash artist has or will struggle with at some point in their career. Trying product after product, always searching for the perfect adhesive. I’m here to tell you there is no magic adhesive, it's knowing how to work with your adhesive that will create that unbreakable bond.

Clients want lashes that last! Mastering retention is crucial in creating those long term client relationships and it’s what will make you feel confident in your work. Is there anything more daunting then the dreaded ‘hey girl’ texts? 

This guide is full of everything you need to know to fully understand and master lash retention, keeping your clients happy with lashes that last and making your life easier with fast and easy lash fills.

Guide Outline:

• Introduction
• Retention
• Lash Cycle + Growth Rate
• What is considered poor retention?
• All About Adhesive
• The 5 Types of Cyanoacrylate
• Curing
• Shock Curing
• What Affects Retention?
• Managing pH Balance
• Temperature and Humidity
• Product Knowledge/ False Marketing
• How I Prep Before A Fill/Full Set
• Working with Adhesive Year Round 
• Slower vs Faster Drying Adhesives
• Must-have Equipment
• How to Correctly Work with Your Glue
• Preparing your Adhesive
• The Glue Dot
• How Much Adhesive?
• How to Store Your Adhesive
• Application
• Wrapping Technique (volume & wet look)
• Classic Application
• Factors Affecting Retention
• Aftercare
• Conclusion