Based on the search results, here are the details about lash tech courses, product ingredients, and materials:
Lash Tech Course:
- A good lash technician is equipped with a vast amount of product knowledge, experiences, and techniques that respect the health and safety of lash clients and a great artistic styling skill.
- It is important to find a reliable lash artist who is certified, well-trained, and who has received flawless feedback from former customers.
- Lash extension application time varies depending on the type of lash set.
- Lash sets include classic, volume, hybrid, and mega volume.
- Classic lashes are a 1:1 ratio of one extension applied to one natural lash.
- Volume lashes are a 1:many ratio of multiple extensions applied to one natural lash.
- Hybrid lashes are a mix of classic and volume lashes.
- Mega volume lashes are a 1:many ratio of multiple extensions applied to one natural lash, but with even more volume than volume lashes.
- Although many lash artists call their lashes ‘mink lashes’, in fact, those lashes are mostly NOT real animal hair but it is a synthetic PBT material that mimics the shine of animal mink hair.
- Synthetic mink lashes (faux mink) are recommended because the PBT has excellent flexibility and retention to its curl and color.
Product Ingredients:
- Lash cleansers should be oil-free to prevent clumping and early lash loss.
- Mineral oil (Liquid petroleum) should be avoided as it may be contaminated with cancer-causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) .
- Look for ingredients that will actually improve lash health like Aloe, biotin, panthenol, silk extract, cucumber, or humectants, and other non-oil ingredients.
Materials:
- Lash extensions can be made of synthetic, mink, faux mink, or silk fibers.
- Synthetic mink lashes (faux mink) are recommended because the PBT has excellent flexibility and retention to its curl and color.
Overall, it is important for lash technicians to have a vast amount of product knowledge and experience to ensure the health and safety of their clients. Lash extensions can be made of various materials, but synthetic mink lashes are recommended due to their excellent flexibility and retention. When choosing lash cleansers, it is important to look for oil-free ingredients that will improve lash health.
