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Calling all Lash Lovers...Borboleta Lash Serum was made for ALL lash clients...extension girls--that mean you, TOO!

3/24/2021

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​Hey 𝑙𝑎𝑠ℎ 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 clients! Did you know Borboleta 𝑙𝑎𝑠ℎ 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑚 was made for YOU too?

Let me share some of the benefits we’ve discovered that can combat those challenges some clients experience with lash extension:

> ʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴛɪᴏɴ

Everyone has different lash shed cycles. Some people cycle through their lashes quicker than others. Obviously, if you have a quick shed cycle, you’re lash extensions will shed with them, causing poor retention. With this product, clients natural lashes appear to retain better, leading to better lash extension retention!

​> ᴡᴇᴀᴋ ʟᴀsʜᴇs


Lash extensions are not immune to the laws of physics. If a lash extension is too heavy for a natural lash, it will droop, twists, or even fall off. Some clients just have finer, weaker lashes, that struggle holding the weight of extensions. Borboleta’s lash serum contains 𝑏𝑖𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑛, 𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛, 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠, 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑠, & 𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑘𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡 which conditions and nourishes for stronger, healthier lashes!

> ᴘʀɪᴄᴇ ᴘᴏɪɴᴛ


Lash serum is price-pointed at only $65 by design! Knowing us lash lovers already spend a pretty penny on our extensions and lifts, they had hope this affordable price point would encourage clients to use it with their lash services.
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> ғᴏʀᴍᴜʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴ

Clients ask us all the time if their lash serum is ok to use with extensions. And the answer is 🤷‍♀️ We don’t know those products or what the manufacturers had in mind when they developed them. But we do know Borboleta’s; each ingredient was carefully selected as to not disrupt the lash extensions or break down the adhesive as other products may.

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Give it a try and let us know what you think!
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To henna or laminate...that is the question...

3/6/2021

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Oh so many questions about brows...

What's the difference between henna and lamination?  Or maybe you've decided on lamination, but should you tint them too?  Or you may be concerned going with henna or lamination might be too bold...should you just do a brow wax and tint?  Before you know it, you're so confused, you've decided to just stick with what you've been doing...getting an add-on 5 minute brow wax at your nail salon!  Or worse...NOTHING!

With so many options, it can be very confusing.  In most cases, it’s just preference on what type of look you’re going for, but even knowing what type of look you want can be overwhelming, especially if you're not use to working with your brows.  So, I've put together a guide of the most popular brow services: what they are, how long it will last, and who it is and isn't recommended for.

Brow Henna

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ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪs ɪᴛ?
> A skin stain and brow hair tint
> This service includes a wax

​ʜᴏᴡ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴡɪʟʟ ɪᴛ ʟᴀsᴛ?
> Color will last on skin for 1-2 weeks and on hairs 4-6 weeks

ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
> Clients looking to create a defined, crisp shape
> Clients who prefer a brow wax

ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
> Clients with oilier skin may not hold color on the skin
> Clients who only want to tint brow hairs and not the skin

Brow Lamination with Tint

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ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪs ɪᴛ?
> Brow hairs are chemically treated to lift hairs up and into a shape
> Brow hairs are tinted
> Waxing is NOT recommended with this service

​ʜᴏᴡ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴡɪʟʟ ɪᴛ ʟᴀsᴛ?
> Hairs remain lifted for 4-6 weeks
> Color will last on skin for 1-3 days and on hairs ~4 weeks

​ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:

> Clients who want a “fluffier” full shaped brow
> Clients who don’t require a brow wax
> Clients who want to add shape with color
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​ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:

> Clients with missing or very sparse areas of the brow
> Clients who require a brow wax

Lamination Only (No Tint)

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ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪs ɪᴛ?
> Brow hairs are chemically treated to lift hairs up and into a shape
> Waxing is NOT recommended with this service
ʜᴏᴡ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴡɪʟʟ ɪᴛ ʟᴀsᴛ?
> Hairs remain lifted for 4-6 weeks

ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
> Clients who want a “fluffier” brow and already have a naturally full brow
> Clients who don’t require a brow wax
> Clients who want a natural look OR those who fill their brows in manually with makeup (replaces tint)
> Clients who want to cover grays

ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
> Clients with missing or very sparse areas of the brow
> Clients who require a brow wax

Brow Tint

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ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪs ɪᴛ?
> Brow hairs are tinted using a demi-permanent solution.



ʜᴏᴡ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴡɪʟʟ ɪᴛ ʟᴀsᴛ?
> Color will remain on hairs for approximately 4 weeks.
> A slight shading may remain on the skin, but will wash off within 1-3 days

ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
> Clients who want to try something on their brows but are afraid of over-doing it.  This is a great place to start if you've never had anything done to your brows and/or aren't used to filling them in.
> Clients who want to darken their brow hairs or cover grays

> Any hair removal method can be added to this service: waxing, tweezing, and/or trimming. 

ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
> Clients who want to create a shape but do not have much to work with (try henna, or for a more permanent solution, microblading.)

The Perfect Brow Wax

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ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪs ɪᴛ?
> A brow wax, trim, tweeze, makeup app, and consult all in one
ʜᴏᴡ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴡɪʟʟ ɪᴛ ʟᴀsᴛ?
> 4 weeks
> Makeup will wash off

ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
> Brow wax clients
> Clients who need assistance finding shades and makeup application techniques that work for them
> Clients who aren't sure what to do with their brows and would like a consult
> Clients getting waxed in the middle of the day who need the red covered up

ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ғᴏʀ:
​> Anyone can get this service

I hope this sheds some insight on what is the perfect brow service for you.  If you're still confused, we recommend you schedule a Perfect Brow Wax.  This service can be done on any client and doubles as a consult so you can decide what to do next!  Happy brow-ing :)
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Lash naked...

2/22/2021

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​I have been lash extension naked for the last several months and discovered a lot of things about the world of the extension-less.  Here are my findings for achieving amazing lashes without the maintenance of lash extensions...
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1) Use a serum. IMO, and from looking at lashes all day, everyday, Borboleta Beauty's 𝐿𝑎𝑠ℎ 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑚 is the best on the market from their price-point as well as the formulation.

2) You will see your max results of a serum kick in around 6-8 weeks. This is the perfect time to ditch your eyelash curler and get a 𝐿𝑎𝑠ℎ 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑡 & 𝑇𝑖𝑛𝑡!

3) Since a lash lift chemically treats the eyelashes, it’s important to use a conditioner. I use Thuya 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚 every night on my lashes.

4) Make them POP! Tints are great, but if you want additional length and fullness, you’ll want to apply a mascara. Use one that’s formulated for lash lifts that will add additional nutrients and keep your lashes at their best! We recommend Elleebana 𝐸𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑎 and it’s fabulous.

5) Tightline your eyeliner (just YouTube if you're not sure about this.)  This will give the same illusion as that dark lash line that extensions give.  I prefer to use a black or dark brown powder for mine.  I recommend Billion Dollar Brows.  I use their Brow Powder in Raven and love their eyebrow brush for applying it.  It's a little thicker than traditional angle brushes but adds the perfect amount of powder for me.

6) Keep your lashes CLEAN! Just because you no longer have to listen to your lash artist harassing you about cleaning your extensions doesn’t mean you can neglect your lash hygiene! Makeup, serums, and natural oils can build up, cause sties, bacteria growth, and even cause your lash growth cycle to hibernate and stop lash growth! Keep those babies clean with Borboleta Beauty’s cleansing system: 𝐿𝑎𝑠ℎ 𝐵𝑎𝑡ℎ, 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑀𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑢𝑝 𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟, & 𝐶𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑆𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝐵𝑟𝑢𝑠ℎ.

There you have it! The perfect lash routine for the lash obsessed!
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