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But how do you know how thin to go? Here, Jacobellis shares her top tips for nailing adhesive application.
1 Choose Wisely: Select a quality adhesive that doesn’t contain fumes nor too thick of a consistency. “If you use a poor performing adhesive, it won’t matter how hard you try, you’ll never be able to achieve a nice, thin application,” Jacobellis warns.
2 Eyeball It: When applying adhesive, you shouldn’t really see the adhesive on the lashes at all. “The LAshX Speed Adhesive will dry clear, but different adhesives vary. You should never see adhesive thickness on the lash,” she says.
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3 Get a Magnetic Bond: When you use the right amount of adhesive, your initial bond makes the extensions feel like they instantly attract like a magnet to the natural lash. “If you’re experiencing loads of slip or your Volume fan is collapsing, these are indicators that you need to use less adhesive,” she says.
4 A Drop Will Do Ya: One drop of adhesive should be more than enough product to complete a full set. “If you find yourself adding more and more glue to your pallet, you’re using too much,” Jacobellis shares.