Eyelash Extension Adhesive - A Brief Introduction

Many young girls or women seem to be on a quest to have the longest eyelashes they can have without looking hideous and having the correct eyelash extension adhesive is a must. Long eyelashes, I’m told, make a woman’s eyes stand out on her face rendering a “cute” image. Interesting to note here, Japanese women are famed for wanting long eyelashes like their western counterparts. Beauty parlors and esthetic salons are busy daily adding eyelash extensions to an array to wannabe movie star Japanese girls.

These extensions therefore need to be applied with the use of a strong but safe eyelash extension adhesive and there are many brands on the market. The company Novalash swears by its adhesive and tells potential customers that it is FDA approved. Indeed Novalash goes to great lengths to confirm that its eyelash extension adhesive is safe for use. Some adhesives use a chemical called cyanoacrylate which, if exposed to air, can morph into formaldehyde and although is not a health risk, isn’t very pleasant. Novalash’s adhesives are put through a series of filters prior to bottling to ensure that the percentage of cyanoacrylate is minimal. The company also recommends that after use, the adhesive be kept dry and free from moisture. This can be done by ensuring the bottle’s cap is replaced and tightened securely.

Novalash’s Platinum Bond is an adhesive that only requires the wearer to have “touch-ups” monthly. This particular adhesive is government approved and once applied, mascara is not necessary. One of the key points of Platinum Bond is that it gives women a dark, lush eyelash line which will remain intact even if tears form in the eyes. One other adhesive from Novalash is a “fume-free” adhesive for sensitive eyes. This product is odorless and does not irritate the eyes making it ideal for eyelash extensions. Over the years Novalash has worked tirelessly to improve this eyelash extension adhesive and can now boast to have made it a leading adhesive for eyelash extensions around the world.

Priced from $80.00 through to over $400.00 eyelash extension kits can be purchased from companies like Oasis. These kits contain everything needed to make your eyelashes longer - false lashes, tweeters, eyelash combs, unwanted hair remover, an air pump (for drying I assume), eyelash extension adhesive and much more. These kits are not cheap and it is recommended that woman with experience use them. For the inexperienced - go to a professional you won’t regret it. For all you women out in the world who want your eyes to be noticed and envied, perhaps having eyelash extensions is the answer. If you’re thinking of applying the extension yourself, be careful of the eyelash extension adhesive.