What do you put your lashes on?

[Lash Out! Administrator]

I normally use a Protector pad to lay my lashes on, but since the Silicone pads came out I've been finding them easier to pick-up. I've heard of people using facewashers, sponges and pieces of leather. What are you guys all using?

[paula]

I use a piece of leather only because that is what I was trained with, I would be happy to try something new and the silicone pad sounds interesting.

[clarityskincare]

I like the silicone pads for loose lashes. But I use mostly monks and I can use those right out of the box. I take the mink strip out of the box and tape it to the back of my hand. Makes the lashes convenient to grab and sped up my application time.

[Lash Out! Administrator]

Clarity, Sorry for sounding so dumb, but what are Monks?

I've been using the Protector Pads for some time now. I cut one sheet into 4 quarters. The good thing is about them is that you place a drop of glue on it along with the lashes. When I'm done I just throw the whole pad in the bin. Easy! No cleaning up to do.

I found that It was VERY difficult to get the flash Lash glue off the jade stone. I tried wrapping Cling wrap around the stone and my lashes on a sponge. But the lashes would jump around too much on the sponge. So, the protector pad served both purposes. I still use the protector pads with the silicone pads ontop of it.

[clarityskincare]

Sorry Tami. That was a typo. I meant minks.

Where do you find your protector pads? I use an esthetic pad that is about 16"x20" it's cotton and not suitable for holding glue. Are your protector pads coated with something?

Also, I no longer use a jadestone. I put my adhesive on small plastic sheets. I cut them into 1"x1" sections. I can put them anywhere and throw the whole piece away when I'm finished.

[Lash Out! Administrator]

Lash Out lashes sells them.
They are sold in packs of 100, so if your cutting them into Quaters, you'll get 400 . They are plastic lined on one side and paper on the other. I use the plastic side for everything. Also you can use whole pad to place under your clients head. Keeps your linen clean and look very professional.

[eyecandy]

I still like my sponge and Jade stone. But can't get the Flash glue off it without using a blowtorch. So I've been using a bit of plastic wrap around the jade stone and I replace it everytime I do another client.

[anewl]

When I did my training I was taught to use a crystal stone and wrap it with aluminium foil. I just replace the foil between clients and I find it really good! You could possibly even wrap the jade stone with the foil as well?