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read moreElleebana Master Trainer Jessica Eaton gets 4th place in the Lash World Cup in Amsterdam over the weekend!
And just like that, the Lash World Cup 2020 is done and dusted. We are so proud of team Australia “The Lash Wizards of Oz” for competing and flying the flag for our country!
With over 355 entrants from 40 countries, the team absolutely smashed it, and we are so happy to announce our very own Master Trainer Jessica Eaton placed in the top 5 in the world, now ranked 4th place in the world for performing the Lash Lift service using Elleebana Lash Lift products and Elleeplex ReGen!
Check out Jessica’s Fantastic work below:
To read more about Master Trainer Jessica Eaton, CLICK HERE!
Jessica attended the Lash World Cup back in 2018 as a visitor and guest with Otto and Zoe while Otto judged the lash lift portion of the competition, and her ultimate goal was to compete in 2020. Jess has not only achieved this goal but absolutely smashed it and we are so incredibly proud of her growth and achievements here. Many would feel the impact of competing in a foreign country, surrounded by floor judges who were scoring contestants down for any slip in technique. Some of these floor judges were among Jessica’s industry idols raising the apprehension even further.
Quickly brushing her models’ lashes through before she sent her model off to the blind judging component where Otto would review hers and all of the other contestants work, Jess was more than content with the result. Remembering all of the preparation and focal points that the team all had discussed before she left for Amsterdam, Jess put what she knew into practise and is now proudly holding her well-earned rank of 4th place in the world for Lash Lifting.
What a fantastic start to 2020, we cannot wait to see more from Jessica and our other extremely talented Master Trainers.
The entire team “The Lash Wizards of Oz” all performed extremely well and represented our great land in the most passionate and professional way.
We also want to congratulate another member of the “Lash Wizards of Oz” Natasha Gallier for winning “Miss Social Media”. Team Australia, you rock!
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read moreIn the years gone by, the quality of lash extensions adhesive was not what it is today. The ingredients used, stabilizers and curing properties, as well as the flexibility of the product itself, have advanced dramatically and improved for the betterment for both the professional working with these adhesives and the client wearing eyelash extensions.
Elleebana lash extensions adhesive is produced in a high-quality environment that meets and exceeds all appropriate standards for production and is designed for use around the eye area. This product is vegan, not tested on animals, is formaldehyde-free and contains no latex. As these adhesives are cyanoacrylate-based products there is a short shelf life and even shorter after opening life as the adhesive begins to polymerize after exposure to air/moisture found in air – this is a standard expectation for all lash extensions adhesives (regardless of the brand) as the technology and raw materials used to manufacture these products are fairly similar.
All types of adhesive in the Elleebana range are available in 5ml and 10ml sizes and have a variety of setting times that are suited to the technician’s requirements.
Workability
Elleebana lash extensions adhesives are thin – perhaps thinner that others available – this thin consistency aids to prevent overloading the lash line with unwanted or unnecessary quantities of adhesive. The quality of these adhesives is superior, due to the selection of exceptional raw materials chosen for the production, and only a small amount of product is required to do an excellent job. For classic lash extensions applications (a ratio of 1 eyelash extension attached to 1 natural lash or 1:1) a very, very small bead at the end of the lash extension is all that is required for ideal attachment.
Most adhesives enjoy a specific room temperature and environment to be manageable and work to their optimum capabilities – this is the nature of an adhesive. Having a room that has too much humidity can see the adhesive curing before you have managed to attach the lash thus resulting in poor retention. Equally, if there is not enough humidity, your adhesive can become difficult to work with, setting too slowly, becoming stringy and creating what we refer to in the lash world as “stickies” – where your ratio of 1:1 changes and you have natural lashes adhered together. Elleebana adhesives enjoy the ideal humidity of 45 – 60% relative humidity and a room temperature of between 20 – 28 degrees Celsius.
Before using your adhesive
Shaking your adhesive for the minimum of 1 minute before use will prepare the consistency of the adhesive and allow ingredients to be perfectly dispensed without separation in each drop. The best way to shake your adhesive is to remove the lid of the product and insert the stopper/pin provided with each adhesive (you will find these in the adhesive bag) before shaking – this stops any adhesive from building up in the lid of your bottle.
Storage
Always store the adhesive away from sunlight, moisture, heat and ensure the lid is sealed well between uses. Storing the adhesive in an air-tight container with a silica pack (also found inside each bag of adhesive) to draw out moisture is recommended. Do not store the adhesive in the fridge after opening – once the seal has been broken on the cap condensation can form on the bottle and the reintroduction of the adhesive to room temperature from the cool environment of a refrigerator, can result in moisture curing the adhesive inside the bottle. You can however, choose to store your adhesive in the fridge with a higher chill temperature than an average refrigerator (perhaps a small bar fridge is an ideal investment for the treatment room). If the fridge is allowed to stay at 17-21 degrees Celsius then the condensation will be less likely to form on the outside of the adhesive as the change in temperature from one environment to the next is not as dramatic. You can store the adhesive in a freezer before opening to prolong the shelf life but be sure to thaw out the bottle well before opening by letting the bottle sit in room temperature for a minimum of 4 hours.
Batch numbers and expiry
Each adhesive comes with a batch number – without this batch number the purchase of your product is void and no claim on the product can be made. Do not lose this batch number or remove from the bottle. You will also find the expiration date on the outside of the bag/box the product came in. A great tip for recording this information is to make a note of this on the invoice/correspondence from your supplier. Also writing the date you opened your adhesive on your bottle as a great reminder to re-order when you know your adhesive is getting old. All adhesives have an optimal usage time of 6 weeks and up to 3 months if stored and cared for well after opening.
Important information
Only purchase and use our adhesives if you are professionally trained for the application or use of eyelash extensions. Under no circumstance should you attempt to use these adhesives to attach eyelash extensions on yourself or as a strip lash adhesive. Misuse of this product is not the responsibility of the brand in any way nor the reseller of the product. Getting the most out of your Elleebana adhesives is strongly determined by the room climate, storage, client and the way the technician uses the product. Understanding the products and how they are used determined by attending formal training is the recommended way to avoid misuse of the product. MSDS is available for you upon request.
Patch test
A patch test is required for new clients and for any changes of adhesives. You may also like re-patch test your clients again as their own medical and physical changes can occur and sensitivities can develop over time. Patch testing is recommended 24 – 48 hours before a client’s treatment and will require the patch testing of all products within the Elleebana range. Do not use Elleebana adhesives on any client that has sensitives to cyanoacrylate or black carbon pigments.
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The wait is finally over and the secret is being unlocked from the Vault in London –
Introducing Elleebana Strong Hold – The revolutionary lash lift adhesive.
A world first formulation, offering 10% stronger hold making the lifting process even faster and easier to keep the lashes adhered during the lifting process – no more pesky lashes popping off during the treatment. Our adhesive also contains nourishing ingredients Keratin and Biotin to help keep those lashes strengthened and protected.
Lift your lash game to strong.
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Due to the anticipation of our London launch, we just couldn’t wait to share with the world one of our latest lash lift addition.
This little bling baby has a super fine tip, making it easy to use and perfect for isolation and separation. Therefore, it is the perfect addition to your lash lifting kit.
Up your lash lift game!
Contact your closest distributor or salon supplier to purchase.
Don’t forget we still have a huge announcement coming on Monday 5th February 2018.
Stay tuned for more…
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Ex-Import is proud to announce, our very own Director, Otto Mitter, and worldwide master trainer for Belmacil and Elleebana, has received a finalist nomination for Educator of the year at the Australian Beauty Industry Awards 2017. Otto is a very passionate and dedicated educator who strives to meet the needs of students within Australia and around the Globe.
We wish him the best of luck!
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Otto represented Elleebana as a presenter at Lash Vision South Korea. We were overwhelmed with the response at this conference which was the first of it’s kind in South Korean which was open to all beauty professionals and had over 150 attendees.
Otto gave an amazing 90 minute presentation and live demonstration about the incredible Elleebana One Shot Lash Lift.
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The Elleebana Global Lash Lifting Competition has continued to explode in its 2nd year of running. The competition saw over a massive 800 entries and we were absolutely astounded by the overwhelming response the competition has had. Last year, the competition was heavily dominated with Australian entries, but now, the rest of the world is providing heavy competition.
The Elleebana Global Lash Lifting Competition is the only online competition of its kind worldwide. The competition started with an idea to create a platform for lash artists to become inspired by other artists and to showcase their own amazing work. We were blown away with the high level of work that can be seen throughout the competition.
The competition provided a platform for lash artists all over the world to establish connections with the ability to network with other industry professionals and develop their own skill and knowledge. The popularity in the art of lash lifting has certainly boomed and is continually on the rise. Our team is very proud that lash lifting is now receiving the recognition it deserves. We are excited to see the level of competition next year and anticipate even more entries!
2017 Winners (as pictured above):
1st Place – Skin and Body Studio – Brittney Belanger USA
2nd Place – House of Brows – April Lyann Sanchez USA
3rd Place – Marry Lash – Mayra Salvatierra USA
Trainers award 4th Place – Aniachrostowska – Anna Chrostowska Poland
This month our very own Director and Master Trainer Otto together with our General Manager Zoe flew to the USA to conduct the very first International Elleevation Symposium. The Symposium was a roaring success and we received so much positive feedback. We are overwhelmed with the response and plan to implement this in other countries in the future.
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We are very excited to announce that Ex-Import Niche Products has been announced as a finalist for the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
Our company is proud that we are being recognised for our contribution to the beauty industry as we continue to provide excellence in service and innovation in products.
We look forward to the amazing year ahead.
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We are super excited and proud to announce Otto Mitter as a contributor in the prestige Lash Masters series vol. 3 for 2016. This publication features the worlds leading lash artists, their educational articles and tips on the latest techniques and trends to help you stay on top of your lash game. You can also follow Lash Inc Magazine on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with all things in the word of Lash Masters.
You can purchase a copy of Lash Masters Vol. 3 from Amazon on the link here https://www.amazon.com/Lash-Masters-3-Inc/dp/1539553426
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Otto Mitter’s stage presentation on Belmacil and Elleebana at Lash Boom 2016 in Moscow was a massive success!
To find out more on how you can get trained in Elleebana Lash Lift, click here for training dates and here to learn about what you’ll learn in the course.
For more news and tips and tricks, don’t forget to like our Instagram and follow us on Facebook!
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Otto Mitter is invited to speak at one of the world’s leading lash conference in Moscow this September.
His exciting stage presentation on the technical perfections of lash lifting will deliver insightful skill based knowledge to help you master the art of lash lifting.
Otto also has been invited to talk about the 11 exciting colours in the Belmacil range and how client colour customisation sets your salon apart from the rest.
Otto joins a stellar line up of leading lash and brow specialists from around the globe and for more information on securing a seat at this exciting event head to the Lash Boom World Facebook page.
To follow our story in Moscow don’t forget to like our Instagram and follow us on Facebook!
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An exciting 2-day event bringing you the top expert International and Australian trainers and judges from the lash industry, who will freely share their knowledge, skills and time to help you to advance your skills as a lash artist. Lash Gala offers the benefit of face-to-face contact with all these amazing Industry leaders in the first event of its kind in Australia.
Are you a lash artist who wants to:
Then this is an event not to be missed!
View the website, purchase your tickets and to read more: www.lashgala.com.au
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Otto Mitter attended and was a guest speaker at the 2016 UK Global Lash Summit alongside some of the worlds heavy weights of the lash extensions world including Loreta Jasilionyte, Eva Zacharias, Jill Heijligers-Peloquin and Hillaree Brand to name but a few.
Lash Summit conference and training empowers the attendees to be an expert in their field and showcases multiple techniques and mastery of the applications of lash extensions.
Global Lash Summit is featured in USA, Canada and the UK to view the next Summit visit the website: www.lashsummit.com
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Thank you and congratulations to all those who entered the 2016 Elleebana Global Lash Lift Artist Awards.
We are very proud to present this year’s winners:
3rd Place
Brooke Mizzi from Bare Beauty by Brooke.
2nd Place
Jess Ross from Beauty in Bloom by Jess
1st Place
Katherine Harwood from Mamacitas Beauty
Congratulations girls.
To view all entries check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/elleebana
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We are super excited to announce a WORLD FIRST! The 2016 Elleebana Global Lash Lift Artist Awards!
The winner receives the TITLE of 2016 Elleebana Global Lash Lift Artist + Trophy + $1000 AUD cash!!! + $500 in Belmacil and Elleebana products!
2nd place receives $400 AUD worth of Belmacil and Elleebana Products + 2nd place award
3rd place receives $250 AUD worth of Belmacil and Elleebana Products + 3rd place award
This is an Instagram based competition, you can view the rules of entry here www.belmacil.com/2016award
Get uploading and who knows?? You could be one of the winners!
Entries close on at midnight 14th April Australian Eastern Standard Time and the winners will be announced on 16th April 2016 at 7 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on our Belmacil Instagram page, we’ll be tagging the winners so keep your phones on!
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Belmacil and Elleebana are very excited to have partnered up with Caronlab, one of the beauty industry’s leading brands for products and education.
Like us, Caronlab is not going to Salon Melbourne and we have some amazing specials on offer which we wanted to share.
Everyone is also eligible to receive a FREE Lucky Dip Prize from Caronlab
(and there just may be a Belmacil goodie in there too!)
The deal period is from the 22nd of February to the 20th of March 2016.
Click the image below to see all the specials
Otto Mitter travelled to Las Vegas this month to help launch our new team of trainers throughout the USA. The demand for the product has been growing and the call for trainers across the country was a must, so USA here we come! You can now train all across the country in various locations, please contact our head USA distributors for more information
www.myelleebana.com or www.skinlashstudio.com
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A special congratulations to Keturah Day Spa for taking out the Best Salon Training Award at the ABIA’s, it’s good to see that their hard work is paying off. Congratulations!
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The A team all together at the Beauty Expo Australia. It was a huge success, as always extremely busy speaking with clients and performing demonstrations. We love attending the expo which gives us a chance to speak with clients face to face. Supporting our clients is paramount and we love the opportunity to do so.
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Belmacil and Elleebana are proud sponsors for the 2014 World Skills competition.
This year’s contestants in the Beauty and Client Services divisions will need to be proficient in lash and brow treatments and lash perming. Belmacil and Elleebana are proud to provide the training kits, product for use at the competitions and support to these competitors.
Best of luck to all of the therapists competing in this championship.
http://www.worldskills.org.au/partnerships/national/
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Our UK/Scotland distributors “The Brow Studio Group” talk all things lashes and brows this week.
To purchase or for training in Belmacil Lash and Brow Tints, Elleebana One Shot Lash Lift System or Sleek Brows contact The Brow Studio Group www.thebrowstudiogroup.com
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Belmacil Lash and Brow Tints and Elleebana products are proud to be exhibiting at The Pro Makeup & Beauty Show which is a must-attend event if you are a salon owner / professional makeup artist/beautician/academy teacher or student. This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to experience firsthand, the latest and newest beauty/makeup trends.
If you are wanting to expand your knowledge, there will be award-winning educators both Australian and International, offering an array of speciality classes. There will both free look and learn presentations as well as investment education. If you are a lover of beauty/makeup you will need to feel the buzz of a trade show floor with many exhibitors offering their latest products for purchase.
Our demonstrations in Lash and Brow Colour Styling, Elleebana lash lifting and Semi-Permanent Mascara combining lash extensions will have our stand buzzing. Stay tuned for our Pro Makeup & Beauty Show giveaways during the month of March! Be sure to follow our facebook pages – that’s where it’s all going to be happening! https://www.facebook.com/belmaciltints
Come and be part of the very first Pro Makeup & Beauty Show and check out their website www.promakeupandbeautyshow.com.au
Two fabulous new treatments that you can add to your menu that boosts your profit and brings you returning clients.
Our informative, hands-on and fun workshops use mannequin heads and live models so you can master the lash pick up and swipe technique before you master your separation.
We cover product knowledge, Health and Safety standards, Contraindications, Application, Removal, Infills, Profit and Styling tips all in the one class with the requirement for your submission of three before and after photos before your certificate is issued.
All items sold in the kits are available for purchase through our agents and are sold separately.
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