1. Cleanse and prime the natural lashes and tape the eye.
2. Agree the intensity with the client - glitter is a statement and cannot be softened once placed.
3. Build the base set first in your usual specification, leaving marked lashes free.
4. Lift each glitter lash from the strip at the base rather than mid-fibre.
5. Isolate a single natural lash and dip the base into a fresh glue dot.
6. Place on the top layer where light reaches - glitter in shadow does not read.
7. Keep placements symmetrical between eyes and count them per zone.
8. Comb through gently, avoiding dragging across the glitter finish, and cure fully.

• Placing glitter on the lower layer - the finish depends entirely on catching light, and hidden placements are wasted. Top layer only.
• Over-combing - dragging a spoolie repeatedly across a glitter finish dulls it. Comb gently and sparingly.
• Applying too many - glitter reads far stronger than an ordinary accent colour. Start low and add.
• Uneven counts between eyes - highly visible finishes make asymmetry obvious. Count per zone.
• Selling it as a long-lasting set - decorative finishes look best in the first couple of weeks. Plan around the event date.

RETENTION AND PRESENTATION TIPS FOR GLITTER ACCENT SETS

Glitter lashes are worn for occasions, so the aim is peak appearance on the day rather than maximum longevity.

• Apply as close to the event as practical; glitter finishes look their best in the first two weeks.
• Place on the top layer where light reaches, and concentrate rather than scatter for a stronger effect.
• Advise the client against oil-based cleansers and makeup removers, which dull the finish faster than they affect plain fibre.
• Warn against rubbing the eyes - friction is the main way a glitter finish loses its sparkle.
• Recommend gentle patting rather than brushing when drying the face.
• Keep spoolie brushing light and infrequent on glitter placements specifically.

Materials: Super Mink PBT fibre with an integrated gold glitter finish, on an adhesive strip. No animal-derived fibre. Professional use only - patch test new clients for adhesive sensitivity, and confirm no sensitivity to decorative finishes before a full application.

Is glitter safe this close to the eye?

The finish is integrated into the fibre rather than applied as loose particles, which is the key safety difference from craft glitter or glitter applied to a finished set. Standard adhesive precautions still apply, and any client reporting past sensitivity to cosmetic glitter should be patch tested first.

How many glitter lashes make an effective festive accent?

Fewer than most artists expect - a handful through the outer third of each eye already reads clearly under event lighting, because the finish catches light from every angle. A full scattered set tends to look costume rather than festive.

Will the glitter dull over the life of the set?

Yes, gradually - friction from washing, sleeping and touching is what wears the finish, rather than any change in the fibre. Applying close to the event date is the practical answer rather than trying to preserve it over a full cycle.

Gold or silver for a client who is unsure?

Gold flatters warm skin tones, golden and auburn hair, and warm event lighting; silver suits cool tones and looks sharper under white or blue lighting. Holding both against the client's skin in the light she will actually be photographed under settles it faster than describing them.

Can I combine glitter lashes with a coloured accent set?

You can, but restraint matters - glitter plus a strong accent colour usually competes rather than combines, and the set stops reading as designed. If you want both, use a subtle accent tone as the base and let the glitter be the statement.