{"product_id":"damselfly-cosmetic-grade-lash-adhesive-0-3-sec","title":"Damselfly Cosmetic Grade Lash Adhesive – 0.3 Sec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fast, very thin and designed for advanced lash artists with exceptionally quick placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly is our \u003cstrong\u003efastest UK-manufactured, cosmetic-grade professional lash adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an ultra-fast drying time of approximately 0.3 seconds and a very thin viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for experienced lash artists with extremely fast, accurate placement. If your placement is not quick enough, Damselfly may begin curing before you have completed the attachment, which can contribute to poor bonding and lash pop-offs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced, very fast lash artists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.3 seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViscosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very thin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–70% RH, with around 55% being the sweet spot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 6–7 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g and 5g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional use only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Damselfly the Right Lash Glue for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a lash adhesive should be based on \u003cstrong\u003eyour application speed and working environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than simply choosing the fastest adhesive available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly is our fastest adhesive at approximately 0.3 seconds and is intended for technicians with extremely quick, confident isolation and placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are experiencing \u003cstrong\u003elash pop-offs during application\u003c\/strong\u003e, your adhesive may be curing before you have completed the attachment. In this situation, Damselfly may simply be too fast for your current working speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need more placement time, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildflower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 second\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1 second\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeadow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which one suits you? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ladybuglashes.co.uk\/pages\/what-glue-is-right-for-you\" title=\"Which Lash Adhesive Is Right for Me? There is no single “best” lash adhesive.\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Lash Glue Is Right for You?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eguide before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCosmetic-Grade Lash Adhesive, Made in the UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly is \u003cstrong\u003emanufactured and quality controlled in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically for professional lash-extension use, using cosmetic-grade ingredients and controlled manufacturing processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch is \u003cstrong\u003etested for consistency and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to ensure the adhesive meets the expected specification before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly uses \u003cstrong\u003eBHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)\u003c\/strong\u003e as its stabiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe lash artists should know what they are working with, which is why we clearly disclose our adhesive ingredients and the stabilising system used within the formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEthyl-2-Cyanoacrylate, Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate, Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Carbon Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly is \u003cstrong\u003eindependently safety assessed for its intended professional use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDamselfly Working Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour room conditions affect how quickly cyanoacrylate adhesive cures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly's recommended working environment is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–70% RH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55% RH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur traditional adhesives share the same recommended working range and are differentiated primarily by curing speed and viscosity, rather than being separate formulas for different humidity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher humidity will generally make your adhesive cure faster, while lower humidity will generally slow it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Damselfly is already an \u003cstrong\u003eextremely fast adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e, both your working environment and placement speed are particularly important. In warmer or more humid conditions, it may cure even faster than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your humidity is lower and your adhesive is curing too slowly, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ladybuglashes.co.uk\/products\/lash-glue-retention-booster-10ml\" title=\"Lash Glue Retention Booster 10ml Ladybug Lashes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Humidity Retention Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be used according to its instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more help understanding how temperature, humidity and application speed work together, read our \u003cstrong\u003eFREE Lash Adhesive Retention \u0026amp; Environment Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Damselfly Lash Adhesive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake Damselfly \u003cstrong\u003eby hand for a full two minutes before your first use of the day\u003c\/strong\u003e to thoroughly mix the formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween adhesive drops, shake for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dispensing your adhesive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the cap before shaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle from side to side rather than vigorously up and down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the bottle upside down and allow gravity to dispense the drop rather than squeezing the bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse small, fresh drops throughout the treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the nozzle after dispensing with a lint-free wipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the cap securely between uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect adhesive handling helps maintain consistency and reduces product build-up around the nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Store Damselfly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore Damselfly in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dark place\u003c\/strong\u003e inside its airtight storage container with the silica pack provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the bottle upright with the cap securely closed, and avoid unnecessary exposure to heat, humidity and direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnopened shelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpened shelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90+ days when correctly stored and handled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways refer to the expiry information supplied with your individual product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the Best Retention From Damselfly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetention is not determined by your adhesive alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation, attachment, application speed, natural lash condition, room environment, client aftercare and the natural lash cycle can all affect how long extensions remain attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly can provide \u003cstrong\u003eup to approximately 6–7 weeks' retention under suitable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, but this is not a guarantee for every client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003epH Balancer, Low Humidity Retention Booster and Super Bonder\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be incorporated into your treatment where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional products should be selected according to the client's lashes, your working environment and the individual product instructions rather than automatically being used with every set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst Time Using Ladybug Lashes Adhesive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are switching from another brand, do not assume a 0.3-second adhesive will feel identical to another adhesive with the same stated speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences in formulation, viscosity, stabilising systems, room conditions and application technique can all affect how an adhesive performs in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why we recommend trying one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ladybuglashes.co.uk\/products\/1g-lash-adhesive-samples\" title=\"Our 1g Lash Adhesive Samples give professional lash artists a practical way to compare different curing speeds and viscosities and find the formula that best suits their technique and working environment.\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1g Lash Glue Samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e before committing to a full-size bottle if you have never used our adhesives before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you the opportunity to find the Ladybug adhesive that best matches \u003cstrong\u003eyour actual placement speed and working environment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDamselfly Lash Adhesive FAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Damselfly suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Damselfly is our \u003cstrong\u003efastest adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed for advanced lash artists with exceptionally quick placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are newly qualified or still developing your speed, \u003cstrong\u003eMeadow (1–2 seconds)\u003c\/strong\u003e will usually give you considerably more working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Damselfly be used for Classic and Volume lashes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Damselfly can be used for professional Classic and Volume lash-extension techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important factor is whether its approximately 0.3-second curing speed matches \u003cstrong\u003eyour application speed and working conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy am I getting pop-offs with Damselfly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop-offs during application can be a sign that the adhesive is \u003cstrong\u003ecuring before you have completed the attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Damselfly is extremely fast, even an experienced artist may find it too quick depending on their placement speed, temperature and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your working conditions and consider whether a slightly slower adhesive such as Wildflower or Spring would better suit your technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Damselfly have low fumes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamselfly is classed within our range as having \u003cstrong\u003eminimal fumes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, minimal fumes does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean allergy-free, hypoallergenic or suitable for someone with a known cyanoacrylate allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to patch test Damselfly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes. Ladybug Lashes requires a patch test before using Damselfly on a client.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatch testing should be carried out \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours before treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e using the adhesive that will be used for the full application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lash-extension adhesive, our recommended method is to apply \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 lash extensions per eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than applying adhesive directly to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA negative patch test cannot guarantee that a reaction will not occur during or after a full treatment, but the required patch test should still be completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow any additional requirements set by your insurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Damselfly on myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Damselfly is a \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional-use lash-extension adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not suitable for self-application, DIY lashes or strip lashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get the SDS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The relevant SDS is available on request for the adhesive supplied with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ladybuglashes.co.uk\"\u003einfo@ladybuglashes.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with your order number and we can provide the appropriate document.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LADYBUGLASHES","offers":[{"title":"3g","offer_id":54733722353997,"sku":"13612296","price":19.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":54733722386765,"sku":"60901300","price":26.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/Photo_15-07-2026_13_10_24.jpg?v=1789423761","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/damselfly-cosmetic-grade-lash-adhesive-0-3-sec","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}