Lash Basics and Tools
On average, about how many lashes do you lose naturally every 3 weeks?
60-65
What does isolate mean and why is it so important?
To separate the lashes in preparation to apply freely and so the base doesn't glue to any other hairs.
This mapping, accompanied by wisps; is best for a client that has deep set eyes as it helps to "open up" the eye?
Kitten eye/Hybrid
Client has a swollen, pink, pus filled eye.
Contradiction
Which mod refers to T-hair?
Cinderella Extensions. T hair are tape in extensions.
What does the "sweet spot" in lashing refer to?
The spot just after the bend that sits just right in the tweezers, allowing you to fan.
What is cyanoacrylate?
Which eye shape can get away with any type of mapping?
Almond - Considered a perfect shape and one that can pull of anything
Client is a frequent gym rat with little to no time, does maintain her hair, skin and nails.
Client.
Client shows proof of maintenance when it comes to other services, this is a great sign that your client will do what's necessary to maintain her lashes, even if it means a later gym week.
Which mod utilizes a took called an autoclave?
Dermalogica - Microderm tips need to be sterilized in the autoclave after disinfection.
What is the anagen phase in lashes?
The old hair falls out and new hair grows.
What does hybrid mean?
Any combination of single and fan lashes combined with mapping to create a custom look.
Which mapping is best for monolid or hooded eyes?
Kitten eye is the best mapping as it opens the eye up and you can control where.
Client has seasonal allergies and unsure if it would be worth it.
Client.
Remember that lashes are protectors so this doesn't necessarily mean allergies mean lashes are off the table. Maybe stick to something light and classic for her first time.
Which mod refers to using a tonic?
Tapers and fades.
Its ok if you said Dermalogica, toner can sometimes be called a tonic. Basically a "prepper"
What are the little lines at the bottom or your tweezers used for and what is the longest length of lash we would typically use on the IC - Inner Corners?
The lines are used to measure your clients natural lashes as well as maintain balance through.
Size 10 are usually the longest you would keep in the IC as the eye curves and if longer can run on the inside on the eye.
What does 4D mean?
*Create one for extra points!
4 individual lashes clustered together to create a volume lash.
Someone who has eyes set close together would benefit from which type of mapping?
CAT eye, draw the eye out and away from the center
Client just got a lash lift yesterday.
Future client.
Book her for 24-48 hours later and she should be good to go. Remember that lash lift are basically a perm at the lash line so the ph can we way off during that time.
Which mod utilizes 90% alcohol?
Pigments makeup. We use 90% alcohol to clean our brushes.
What information is given on the lash box?
CC - Curl pattern
0.15 or 0.07 - Diameter of lash
8/15 mm - Lengths
What is a lash infill and what's the latest you would have your client in for one?
An infill takes place at the 2 week time frame so you can deal with retention and also add to the lashes that have fallen out already.
In mapping, what does IC and OC mean?
IC - Inner corner
OC - Outer corner
Client has her 6 year old son with her and swears he will sit still.
Contradiction. Future client.
Clients should make arrangements for their children before hand. A busy bee child while you are trying to lash will throw off the whole experience.
Which mod do we typically use talc for?
Talc powder in Andis Tapers and Fades