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Tinting on shields or off shields — neither is wrong.

Both work. The curl is already set by the time tinting happens, so removing the shields first doesn’t affect the lift result. It’s just a matter of what feels easier in your flow. In this video, tint goes on while the shields are still on — totally valid, and a lot of techs prefer it that way.

One thing worth keeping in mind: silicone shields are disposable. They absorb tint over time and that’s normal — dark shields aren’t bad shields, they’re just used shields. Replace them regularly and don’t overthink it.

After the tint, Vitamin LashBrow goes on while the shields are still on — nourishing the hair and adding density before everything comes off.

Do you tint on or off shields?

A full brow lamination procedure and a clean result — that’s what’s in this video. But the result is only as good as what goes into the treatment, so here’s what was used and why it matters.

The brow lam essentials, in order:

Cleansing Foam — used before anything else to remove oils and residue so the solutions absorb evenly.

Inspiration Balm — applied to the skin around the brow before any solutions go on. Protects the skin barrier throughout the whole treatment.

Brow Lift Cream — Step 1, softens the hair bonds so the brows can be redirected into shape.

Brow Neutralising Cream — Step 2, locks the new position in place.

Color + Color Developer — tint applied after the lamination while the cuticle is still open. Pigment absorbs faster at this stage, so processing time is shorter than on untreated brows.

Vitamin LashBrow or Mineral LashBrow — finishing mask, applied last. Nourishes and adds visible density.

Brow Neutralising Cream — Step 2, locks the new position in place.

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How you remove solutions between steps matters more than most techs think.

The method here is simple: dry brush first, then a dry cotton swab. The brush goes in between the lashes and pulls the product out from the base — the bristles get into the gaps that a swab just can’t reach. One pass with the brush and most of the solution is already gone.

Then the swab cleans up what’s left on the surface and helps the lashes re-stick to the shield neatly before the next step goes on. The whole thing takes maybe 20 seconds and you’re using one brush and one swab per step instead of going through a pile of cotton.

Works the same way for every solution from Step 1 through to the last one. Same technique, every time.

What does your removal method look like right now? 👇

If your clients say lash lift didn’t really change anything — that’s not a lash type problem.

Weak results usually come from a combination of things: wrong shield shape for the eye, timing that was slightly off, uneven tension during application, air pockets between the lash and the shield. Any one of these can water down the result. Usually it’s more than one happening at the same time.

The lift forms during processing, but everything that happens before — how the shield sits, how the lashes are laid, how evenly the solution makes contact — decides what that lift actually looks like. You can have great timing and still get a flat result if the placement wasn’t right.

Good results aren’t luck. They’re just the outcome of getting each step right.

What’s the mistake you caught the latest in your practice? 👇