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Natural lash surfaces
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Cuticles & lash porosity
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Why this is important
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Why lashes won't stick
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Ph level
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Alkaline or acidic
Ingredients of the lash adhesive
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Adhesive chemistry
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Types of cyanoacrylate
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Shock polymerisation
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Ingredient seperation
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Faster & slower drying glue
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How to chose the right glue for you
Isolation, attachment & distance
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How to isolate the natural lashes
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Where & hot to grab the extension
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Pickup angles
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Lash attachment points
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Different fan bases & when t use them
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Ideal lash distance
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Application techniques (one eye at a time, sections, lash to lash)
How I prep the natural lashes
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The layer between the NL & the glue
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Ideal microenvironment
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Lash prep step by step
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Products to avoid
The natural lash cycle
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Lash anatomy & purpose
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Growth stages explained
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What are infill, why they needed, when to book the client in for their next appointment
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Lash care advice + editable aftercare form
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Lash shampooing
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Retention myths
Humidity & temperature
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What is reality humidity
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How humidity & temperature effects the glue
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How to set up your work environment
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When to use a Microdrop
How to work with the glue
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Adhesive care
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How to properly mix it & why is it important
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Parts of the adhesive bubble
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Vapours & your health
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Dispensing a new drop
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Correct pickup angles
why this manual?
Retention is the #1 concern for lash artists, and your students need the tools and techniques to master it. Start teaching this vital topic without the pressure of designing a full course – this manual is a great first step in your journey as an educator.
With this fully editable content ready template, you can easily customize every page to fit your teaching style and brand. Save hours of creating content from scratch and start educating with confidence. Whether you're just stepping into lash education or looking to expand your curriculum, this retention manual gives you a professional, structured foundation that your students will appreciate.
