HOW TO UNDERTAKE A FLEX & SET CHECK WHEN PERFORMING A LASH LIFT?
Photo credit Shannon Boyle Artistry
Are you struggling to achieve consistent results with your lash lifts? At Elleebana, we have a simple technique that can boost your confidence in determining the perfect processing times! We have all felt that nerve-wracking uncertainty about how long to leave the lotions on, fearing under or over-processing. While all lash lift systems offer a range of recommended processing times, it's ultimately up to you, as the lash artist, to know when the lashes are ready for lotion removal.
To help you take out the guesswork, try this Flex & Set Check method:
SET CHECK - STEP 1 LOTION
- Approximately 30 seconds - 1 minute before your estimated processing time, use tweezers to carefully peel a single lash away from the rod and bend it downward.
- If the lash offers some resistance and bends into a “C-SHAPE,” consider extending your processing time.
- If the lash is soft and flexible, bending down onto itself or forming a “V-SHAPE” or a "DEEP U-SHAPE" it’s ready for lotion removal—indicating the disulphide bonds have been successfully broken down.
- Keep in mind, it is important to be very careful during this control check as excessive tension on the lash can cause weakness.
SET CHECK - STEP 2 LOTION
- To determine lash readiness, carefully peel a single lash all of the way off the rod before letting go. If the lash bounces back into the curled position, the lashes are ready for lotion removal.
- If the lash doesn’t move, the lotion will need some more time to work its magic!
This technique is so useful to those artists who don't like playing the guessing game with their processing times. There are so many factors that can affect the recommended processing times of lash lifting systems including different lash types and environmental temperatures. It is best practice to be prepared for every scenario, and feel confident in the processing times chosen.
Elleebana Online Webinar: Determining Lash Readiness with Flex and Set Checking with Lauren Borowski
If you want to learn more about how to undertake a Flex & Set Check, make sure that you sign up to the Elleebana Online Webinar: Determining Lash Readiness with Flex and Set Checking with Lauren Borowski at: https://beautyrules.co.uk/products/online-webinar-determining-lash-readiness-with-flex-and-set-checking-with-lauren-borowski
The Elleebana Online Webinar: Determining Lash Readiness with Flex and Set Checking with Lauren Borowski covers:
- Why you should be Flex and Set Checking every Lash Lift.
- When is the right time to Flex and Set Check to achieve optimal lash lifting results.
- How to perform a Flex and Set Check.
Sign up here now: https://beautyrules.co.uk/products/online-webinar-determining-lash-readiness-with-flex-and-set-checking-with-lauren-borowski