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Prep & Aftercare

Cleansing before the service and the aftercare that protects the result after it.

Lash artist isolating extension lashes with two tweezers
Oct 03, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Can You Do a Lash Lift on Lash Extensions?

Client in extensions wants a lift? Here's why it's not a same-day service, how to assess her lashes after removal, and what to do instead.

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Sachet Shelf Life: How to Store, Stock, and Actually Use Every Bit of Product Behind the Chair
Oct 01, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Sachet Shelf Life: How to Store, Stock, and Actually Use Every Bit of Product Behind the Chair

Sachets go off fast once opened. How to store, rotate and stock them so you stop throwing product, and margin, in the trash.

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Lash artist working on a client's lashes with two tweezers
Sep 30, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Can I Do a Lash Lift Right After Removing Lash Extensions?

Removing extensions and lifting in one visit? Elleebana's default answer is no. Here's why, and how to judge lash health case by case.

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An artist rinses around a client's eye with a squeeze bottle during a lash service
Sep 25, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Can a Lash Lift Get Wet?

Yes, a lash lift can get wet. Heat, steam and the wrong products while the lift sets are the real risk. What to tell clients, and why.

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Lash lift before and after
Sep 14, 2026 · Reid Ryan
How Long Does a Lash Lift Last?

Most lash lifts last one lash growth cycle, about six to eight weeks. What actually sets the timeline, and how to explain it so clients rebook.

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Gold lifting tool sweeping lashes onto an orange silicone shield
Sep 02, 2026 · Reid Ryan
My Lashes Always Pop Off the Form, How Do I Get Them to Stay?

Why lashes spring off the rod or shield mid-lift, and the fixes: cleaner prep, better sizing and placement, and letting your adhesive go tacky first.

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Heat and Lamination: How to Control It (Instead of Fighting It)
Aug 16, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Heat and Lamination: How to Control It (Instead of Fighting It)

Every lash and brow artist has fought the same battle: your AC is working a little too hard, your room is running cold, and suddenly your six-minute...

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Mixed lash tint in an Elleebana tray during a lash tint service
Aug 12, 2026 · Reid Ryan
My Tints Aren't Taking, Why Aren't They Working?

Weak or patchy tint? How ratios, prep, skin type and post-lamination cleanup affect color, plus a checklist to find what broke.

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Why Elleeplex Hyaluronic Boost Serum Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Service Menu
Jun 03, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Why Elleeplex Hyaluronic Boost Serum Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Service Menu

A simple, two-minute finishing step that boosts hydration and shine after every lift or lamination, and a natural retail add-on for clients to take home.

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Lash Cleansing, the Most Important Step to Your Service
Apr 10, 2023 · Reid Ryan
Lash Cleansing, the Most Important Step to Your Service

Why cleansing natural lashes before extensions or a lash lift isn't optional. It's the difference between a service that lasts and one that doesn't.

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Do You Wax Before or After Brow Lamination?
Apr 09, 2023 · Reid Ryan
Do You Wax Before or After Brow Lamination?

Why you should wait before reaching for the wax after a brow lamination service, and how to safely clean up brows if you can't.

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