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Ultra-fast, very thin and designed for advanced lash artists with exceptionally quick placement.

Damselfly is our fastest UK-manufactured, cosmetic-grade professional lash adhesive, with an ultra-fast drying time of approximately 0.3 seconds and very thin viscosity.

It is designed for experienced lash artists who already have extremely fast, accurate placement. If your placement isn't quick enough, Damselfly may begin curing before you have completed your attachment, which can contribute to poor bonding and lash pop-offs.

Best for: Advanced, very fast lash artists
Drying time: Approx. 0.3 seconds
Viscosity: Very thin
Colour: Black
Fumes: Minimal
Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)
Humidity: 40–70% RH, with around 55% being the sweet spot
Approx. retention: Up to 6–7 weeks
Sizes: 3g and 5g
Professional use only

Is Damselfly the Right Lash Glue for You?

Choosing a lash adhesive should be based on your application speed, rather than simply choosing the fastest adhesive available.

Damselfly is our fastest adhesive at approximately 0.3 seconds and is intended for technicians with extremely quick, confident isolation and placement.

If you are experiencing lash pop-offs during application, your adhesive may be curing before you have completed the attachment. In this situation, Damselfly may be too fast for your current working speed.

If you need more placement time, consider Wildflower (0.5–1 second), Spring (1 second) or Meadow (1–2 seconds) instead.

Not sure which one is right for you? Read our What Lash Glue Is Right for You? guide before choosing.

Cosmetic-Grade Lash Adhesive, Made in the UK

Damselfly is manufactured in the UK specifically for professional lash-extension use, using cosmetic-grade ingredients and controlled manufacturing processes.

We moved our adhesive range to cosmetic-grade UK manufacturing because we wanted greater ingredient transparency, carefully controlled formulations and products developed specifically with professional lash treatments in mind.

Damselfly uses BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) as its stabiliser.

We believe lash artists should know what they are working with, which is why we clearly provide our adhesive ingredients and are open about the stabilising system used within our formulation.

Ingredients:
Ethyl-2-Cyanoacrylate, Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate, Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Carbon Black

Damselfly is independently safety assessed for its intended professional use.

Damselfly Working Conditions

Your room conditions affect how quickly cyanoacrylate adhesive cures.

Damselfly's recommended working environment is:

Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)
Humidity: 40–70% RH
Sweet spot: Approximately 55% RH

Higher humidity will generally make your adhesive cure faster, while lower humidity will generally slow it down.

Because Damselfly is already an extremely fast adhesive, your working environment and placement speed are particularly important. In warmer or more humid conditions, it may cure even faster than you're expecting.

If your humidity is lower and your adhesive is curing too slowly, our Low Humidity Retention Booster can be used according to its instructions.

For more help understanding how temperature, humidity and application speed work together, read our FREE Lash Adhesive Retention & Environment Guide.

How to Use Damselfly Lash Adhesive

Shake Damselfly by hand for a full two minutes before your first use of the day to thoroughly mix the formulation.

Between adhesive drops, shake for approximately 30 seconds.

When dispensing your adhesive:

• Remove the cap before shaking
• Shake the bottle side to side rather than vigorously up and down
• Turn the bottle upside down and allow gravity to dispense the drop rather than squeezing the bottle
• Use small, fresh drops throughout your treatment
• Wipe the nozzle after dispensing with a lint-free wipe
• Replace the cap securely between uses

Correct adhesive handling helps maintain consistency and reduces product build-up around the nozzle.

How to Store Damselfly

Store Damselfly in a cool, dark place, inside its airtight storage container with the silica pack provided.

Keep the bottle upright and the cap securely closed.

Avoid unnecessary exposure to heat, humidity and direct sunlight.

Unopened shelf life: Up to 12 months
Opened shelf life: 90+ days when correctly stored and handled

Always refer to the expiry information supplied with your individual product.

Getting the Best Retention From Damselfly

Retention isn't determined by your adhesive alone.

Preparation, attachment, application speed, natural lash condition, room environment, client aftercare and the natural lash cycle can all affect how long extensions remain attached.

Damselfly can provide up to approximately 6–7 weeks' retention under suitable conditions, but this isn't a guarantee for every client.

Our pH Balancer, Low Humidity Retention Booster and Super Bonder can also be incorporated into your treatment where appropriate. Additional products should be chosen according to the client's lashes, your working environment and the individual product instructions rather than automatically being used with every set.

First Time Using Ladybug Lashes Adhesive?

If you're switching from another brand, don't assume a 0.3-second adhesive will feel identical to another adhesive with the same stated speed.

Differences in formulation, viscosity, stabilising systems, environment and application technique can all affect how an adhesive feels to work with.

That's why we recommend trying one of our 1g Lash Glue Samples before committing to a full-size bottle if you've never used our adhesives before.

This gives you the opportunity to find the Ladybug adhesive that best matches your actual placement speed and working environment.

Damselfly Lash Adhesive FAQs

Is Damselfly suitable for beginners?

No. Damselfly is our fastest adhesive and is designed for advanced lash artists with exceptionally quick placement.

If you're newly qualified or still developing your speed, Meadow (1–2 seconds) will usually give you considerably more working time.

Can Damselfly be used for Classic and Volume lashes?

Yes. Damselfly can be used for professional Classic and Volume lash-extension techniques.

The important factor is whether its approximately 0.3-second curing speed matches your application speed.

Why am I getting pop-offs with Damselfly?

Pop-offs during application can be a sign that the adhesive is curing before you've completed the attachment.

Because Damselfly is extremely fast, even an experienced artist may find it too quick depending on their placement speed and working environment.

Check your temperature and humidity and consider whether a slightly slower adhesive such as Wildflower or Spring would better suit your technique.

Does Damselfly have low fumes?

Damselfly is classed within our range as having minimal fumes.

However, minimal fumes does not mean allergy-free, hypoallergenic or suitable for someone with a known cyanoacrylate allergy.

Do I need to patch test Damselfly?

Yes. Ladybug Lashes requires a patch test before using Damselfly on a client.

Patch testing should be carried out 24–48 hours before treatment using the adhesive that will be used for the full application.

For lash extension adhesive, our recommended method is to apply 5–10 lash extensions per eye, rather than applying adhesive directly to the skin.

A 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.

Always also follow any additional requirements set by your insurer.

Can I use Damselfly on myself?

No. Damselfly is a professional-use lash-extension adhesive and is not suitable for self-application, DIY lashes or strip lashes.

Can I get the SDS?

Yes. For the SDS relating to the adhesive in your order, email info@ladybuglashes.co.uk with your order number and we can provide the relevant document.