Insider beauty

With more pro brands having entered the lash market this year, the sector is booming. As such, more salons are offering lash extensions than ever before, but the classic, Russian and volume treatment techniques aren’t as easy to do as they seem. A quarter of techs (25%) still struggle with getting the placement right every time, while others say speed is a big issue, taking too long to get the extensions on. If you’re having issues with either extensions or lash lifts, check out our lash troubleshooting guide on page 92.

Sensitive skin has also been in the spotlight as new treatments launch to help reduce the symptoms more effectively. However, it can be tough to treat these conditions as the severity varies person to person, with more than half of you (51%) finding eczema the most difficult skin issue to tackle. Meanwhile, three quarters said they would love to go into business with a friend, stating it to be the perfect partnership.

On the spot

Which lash extension issue do you struggle with most?

1. Getting the placement right

2. Taking too long to get the lashes on

3. The glue drying time

73% would go into business with a friend

Which sensitive skin condition do you find hardest to treat?

1. Eczema

2. Rosacea

3. Psoriasis

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September 2019 in numbers

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