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Asian Lamination: Everything You Need to Know
Origin of the New Technique Asian eyelashes have unique characteristics that influence the lamination treatment. They are generally straighter, thicker (80-120 µm), and point downward with a lower angle of curvature and lift compared to other types of eyelashes. Additionally, they often combine with a monolid eye structure, which means they lack a visible crease on the eyelid. These peculiarities make Asian eyelashes more difficult to curl and require a specific approach to achieve optimal results.
Their greater resistance also leads to longer processing times compared to other types of eyelashes. To meet this need, an alternative eyelash lamination technique without glue was developed in Korea: Asian lamination.
What is Asian Lamination? Asian lamination is a method that eliminates the phase of gluing the lashes onto silicone pads, thus promising to reduce treatment time. This method is based on a cysteamine formula, which, like thioglycolic acid, breaks the disulfide bonds making the lashes ready to be treated.
How Does it Work? After cleaning the eyelashes and applying patches under the eyes, the most suitable silicone pad size is selected (Traditional and Asian technique).
If a cysteamine-based solution is used, it is applied along the entire length of the lashes without gluing them, simply resting them on the pad, and is left to act.
After the application time of phase 1 (longer compared to thioglycolic acid solutions), the lashes are first cleaned, and then phase 2 is applied on the lashes resting on the pad to define and fix the curvature.
The treatment concludes with the nourishment phase and the application of any balms or glosses, with or without color (at the discretion of the lash technician).
Comparison with Traditional Lamination
| CHARACTERISTIC | TRADITIONAL LAMINATION | ASIAN LAMINATION |
|---|---|---|
| Use of glue | Yes, to fix the lashes to the silicone pad | No, the lashes are simply placed |
| Formula used | Thioglycolic acid or cysteamine | Only cysteamine |
| Application times of phases | Reduced | Longer |
| Eye safety | Lower risk of irritation | Higher risk due to lack of fixing lashes with glue, with phase products potentially getting into the eye |
| Definition of results | Curvature and direction decided and defined by the professional | Curvature and direction of lashes irregular and non-uniform |
Disadvantages of Asian Lamination Despite the advantage of eliminating the phase of fixing the lashes on the pad with glue in terms of both time and money, Asian lamination presents some disadvantages:
Longer application time for phase 1: Cysteamine works more slowly.
Greater product waste: Cysteamine solutions require application along the entire length, while thioglycolic acid solutions are not applied to the tips (up to 80% of the length).
More effort for the lash technician: Since the lashes are not glued, they tend to detach continuously from the pad. This forces the lash technician to realign them repeatedly, even after the phase application, stealing precious time for preparing the subsequent phases and the color.
Less definition in curvature: Traditional fixing guarantees an application that allows for a more defined and uniform curvature.
Not suitable for all lash technicians: It requires a lot of experience and meticulous attention to perform the Asian technique, therefore traditional eyelash lamination remains the easiest and safest choice for most lash professionals.
Conclusion Asian lamination represents an innovation for those seeking an alternative method specifically for those with fine lashes.
My Lamination recommends traditional lamination to guarantee a precise and safe result, as it remains the most reliable solution for the final outcome. We also remind you that every client is unique, and it is essential to choose the most suitable method to best enhance the natural beauty of the lashes.
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