Lash Business Success | Taping the Bottom Lashes
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- 03 Apr, 2015
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From medical wound tape to collagen infused under eye pads there are double digit types of under eye shields available to the Lash Artist today. But if you’re anything like me, you’re looking for the absolute best solution that doesn’t cost $2 a pop, doesn’t migrate to your clients waterline, and that is painless to remove once you’re service is complete.
Personally I’ve tried at last count 10 different varieties and flavors of under eye shields. I had a few faves, until they weren’t anymore. My biggest complaint to date is: *Cost, *Staying Put, *Actually holding the lashes down during the complete lash service.
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Here is a partial list of the ones I’ve used, are using or have tossed:
I was directed to this tape by another Lash Pro via Instagram and I really do like it. It can be a bit grabby on some clients but I find that if I detack it some first or add a little grapeseed oil or coconut oil, that helps release easier. You can find this in any drugstore. I’ve found it at Walmart and CVS for usually @ $8
I also have the paper skin tape in my lash tool box too. I keep anywhere from 2-6 different methods of bottom lash securing at my disposal to handle virtually any client that I lash. I like that this tape lifts easily especially after de-tacking. (placing the tape on the backside of my hand and removing it, to remove some of the stickiness)
1. These I found on The Beauty Call *(not an affiliate link, I just like them)
They are fairly reasonable in price, I think you can try 5 for $6.50 I love how amazingly thin these are. They release very nicely at the end of the service and are not heavy feeling to my clients. They are easy to position and tend to stay put. But as you already know every client is different and even though these are some of my faves, I do need to use some sensitive blue wound tape to get them just right for some clients.
2. You can find these on Amazon.
You can get about 10 of them for $11. These were some of my favorites…until they weren’t anymore. I do still like these but some clients complained that they migrated into the waterline and then caused some irritation. So if you can keep them from migrating these may be a good fit for you.
Eyelash Extensions Wink Me Collagen Anti-wrinkle Eye Pads Patches QTY 10 Pairs *affiliate link*
You can get 50 pairs for about $13. These I’m on the fence about still. I use them if I find myself out of my favorites. I like how these stay in place during lashing, but removal can be a bit sticky sometimes. Also they are made from satin fabric, so they are flexible and easy to position. But and I’m not sure if this was my lighting or just the nature of satin material but for some reason I have trouble seeing the lashes against these stickers. I think it may have been the slight reflective nature of these stickers. But as I mentioned before I use these if I’m caught without other shields.
What about you? What are some of your favorite under eye shields? I posted this question on Instagram too, and got a lot of answers from some great Lash Artists. Do you have a great little unknown secret?
Why not share your favorites with us too!
Thanks for reading and sharing, I’d love to connect with you in the comments!
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