Hey everyone! 👋 I wanted to share a quick recap from this past weekend. We had an amazing time at the 2026 Be + Well Conference in Vegas! We learned a ton about the current trends in Korean Lash Lifts and tints, which are absolutely blowing up right now. But the highlight of the trip? My mom asked to smell the product during a demo. Thank God for a smart mommy! It got me thinking about how we evaluate what we put on our clients. I actually posted about this on Instagram, but I wanted to bring the real discussion here to our community. 🛑 Let's Open Up the Discussion! Why did Mom ask to smell the product? Ladies & gents, do you smell your products? When you do, what are you—as a lash artist or esthetician—actually looking (or smelling) for? Drop your thoughts in the comments! I’ve put together a breakdown below on why the "sniff test" is a massive tool for us as beauty professionals. 👇 🧠 Why the "Sniff Test" Matters: An Elaboration for the Group When evaluating new lash lift perming solutions, neutralizers, and tints, your nose is often your first line of defense. Here is what an experienced lash artist or esthetician is actually scanning for when they smell a product: 1. Detecting High Levels of Cysteamine vs. Thioglycolic Acid Traditional lash lift formulas rely heavily on Thioglycolic Acid, which has that classic, sharp, rotten-egg sulfur smell. Many modern Korean lash lift systems emphasize gentle, low-damage formulas, often utilizing Cysteamine HCL or milder derivatives. • While cysteamine still has a distinct scent, an incredibly overpowering, harsh chemical smell usually indicates a high pH or a high concentration of aggressive processing agents that could easily over-process or fry a client’s natural lashes if not timed perfectly. 2. Identifying Masking Fragrances (The Allergy Trigger) If a brand claims their formula is "completely odorless" or smells like artificial strawberries/perfume, a smart artist immediately gets suspicious. • Severe chemical processing agents cannot naturally smell like fruit. If it smells heavily perfumed, the manufacturer added heavy masking fragrances. Fragrances are one of the number one triggers for contact dermatitis and ocular irritation. Smelling the product helps you gauge if a "pleasant-smelling" formula is actually a walking allergy risk for sensitive clients.

Hi Family, I wanted to show a short that I have not shared yet to the public. Have you ever seen a singer set of eyelash extensions? Would you ever try to fill them? Honestly, I would not recommend it to a four moment start over and let’s hope that the natural lashes have been affected..

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