ALL ABOUT GLUE TAPES FOR LASH EXTENSION TRAYS. HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT GLUE TAPES FOR LASH APPLICATIONS
1. What is glue tape? How does it work?
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Glue tapes, or lash adhesive tapes, are essential in handling and applying lash extensions. Glue tapes keep lash extensions on their trays and adhere lash extensions to their backing using the same principle as double-sided tape. They also hold each lash or fan in place while allowing easy pickup when needed.
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Functions of glue tapes:
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Organizes and aligns lashes neatly on the tray.
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Enables lash artists to pick up and apply lashes quickly and efficiently
2. Different types of glue tapes and their characteristics
Discover about the various double-sided glue tapes that Lii Lash offers, their features, and how they can enhance your lash products and services.When choosing glue tape for eyelash extensions, it's essential to know that each has unique stickiness distinguished by color and thickness. Remember that the division of stickiness levels varies between vendors, so always get precise details. Lii Lash's popular options are listed here to assist you in making an informed business decision.
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Glue Tape Type (color) |
Glue Tape Thickness |
Stickiness |
Characteristic |
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Brown Tape |
2 mm |
10% |
- The least sticky tape - Securely holding very thin and delicate lashes. |
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Orange Tape |
2 mm |
50% |
- Medium stickiness - Vibrant color facilitates better visibility of lashes. - More accurate fanning. |
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Orange Tape |
3 mm |
55% |
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Yellow Tape |
2 mm |
60% |
- A commonly used tape with medium stickiness - Avoid lash fallout after picking up fans. => Perfect thin volume fans - Easy to take off |
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Yellow Tape |
3 mm |
65% |
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Green Tape |
2 mm |
80% |
- Fairly strong stickiness - Hold lashes in place stronger while fanning. - Easy to peel lashes off the strip - Create firmly sticky volume fan bases |
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Green Tape |
3 mm |
80% |
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Dark Brown Tape |
3 mm |
95% |
- This tape hue is the most sticky of all listed. - It is utilized when you need a firm hold to ensure your lashes do not move. |
3. How to choose the suitable glue tapes for each thickness, material, & length
When selecting glue tape for eyelash extensions, choosing the appropriate type for the lashes you're dealing with is critical. This guide gives extensive advice on which glue tape to use based on the lash lengths, thicknesses, and materials.|
Glue Tape Type (color) |
Glue Tape Thickness |
Stickiness |
Lash materials |
Lash lengths |
Lash thicknesses |
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Brown Tape |
2 mm |
10% |
Cashmere Silk Velvet Faux Mink Super Mink |
4-15 mm |
0.02, 0.03 |
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Orange Tape |
2 mm |
50% |
All materials |
4-15 mm |
0.07, 0.085, 0.1 |
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Orange Tape |
3 mm |
55% |
All materials |
8-15 mm |
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Yellow Tape |
2 mm |
60% |
All materials |
4-15 mm |
0.07, 0.085, 0.1 |
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Yellow Tape |
3 mm |
65% |
All materials |
4-15 mm |
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Green Tape |
2 mm |
80% |
Faux Mink Cashmere Mink Premium Mink Premium Silk |
4-6 mm |
0.085, 0.10, 0.12 |
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Green Tape |
3 mm |
80% |
Faux Mink Cashmere Mink Premium Mink Premium Silk |
8-15 mm |
4. Recommendation to match glue tapes to fanning techniques
Choosing the correct glue tapes to better fit the demands and techniques of professional lash technicians is critical to ensuring they have the tools they need to get the best outcomes with each application.
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Glue Tape Type (color) |
Glue Tape Thickness |
Stickiness |
Lash thickness |
Fanning method |
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Brown Tape |
2 mm |
10% |
0.02, 0.03 |
Pinching Flower bouquet Fanning on cup |
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Orange Tape |
2 mm |
50% |
0.07, 0.085, 0.1 |
Lonely Fan Fanning on Strip Rainbow Wiggle Sticky dot |
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Orange Tape |
3 mm |
55% |
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Yellow Tape |
2 mm |
60% |
0.07, 0.085, 0.1 |
Lonely Fan Fanning on Strip Rainbow Wiggle Sticky dot |
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Yellow Tape |
3 mm |
65% |
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Green Tape |
2 mm |
80% |
0.085, 0.10, 0.12 |
Lonely Fan Fanning on Strip Rainbow |
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Green Tape |
3 mm |
80% |
