Elleebana Flex Hybrid Shields

What Are Flex Hybrid Shields?
The physical silicone product is our very much loved, soft and more moldable FLEX silicone – hence the name.  I personally picture the emoji 💪💪💪 – but to be honest these are worth the 💪💪.  This supple silicone is ultra-soft, comfortable and form-fitting for so many clients eye shapes. This material truly assists with the shield placement during the lifting service and similar to our flex rods and traditional shield design the silicone nature means there is no need to use adhesive on the back of these shields to hold the apparatus in place.  Clients who also have some aversion to the use of the adhesive on the skin have now commented that lash lifting is becoming so much more comfortable and with the firm snug fitting silicone designs the entire service is much more enjoyable.  This also aids to speed up the application time and most certainly is a game changer for salons using Elleebana, we have definitely had the feedback that some salons even feel like they are missing a step because its faster and they also have commented on saving money as a result of less adhesive required for their services.
 
The Hybrid design of these shields is asymmetrical in design, with the inner corner of the shield not reflecting the same shape or design as the outer section of the shield. A distinctive combination of a round rod at the base of the shield giving an outward curvature from the lash line but with the body of the shield extending directly upward instead of curling back into the traditional C curl that a rod gives, these hybrids offer the best of both worlds for lash shape creation.  The straight upward design gives the length to the lashes and prevents over curling (not over processing, two very different lash lift factors).  It’s thanks to this unique hybrid curvature and shape that salons will be looking to add the Elleebana Flex Hybrid Shields to their treatments in a rush.
 
How to choose what to use:
Flex Rod
 
Flex Shield
Flex Hybrid Shield
Asymmetrical – best used on clients whose inner corners are shorter but the mid-section and outer corners are longer
Asymmetrical – best used on clients whose inner corners are shorter but the mid-section and outer corners are longer
Asymmetrical – best used on clients whose inner corners are shorter but the mid-section and outer corners are longer
To achieve curvature in the lashes (C Curl)
To achieve a directional lift upward straight from the base of the shield
To achieve the best of both worlds, curled at the base and lifted through the mids to ends of the lashes giving an M/L Curl effect
Best to use when working with medium to long lashes.  Dropping down in sizes of your rod is advised if your lash wrap isn’t extending enough past the apex.
Best to use when working on shorter lashes (can still be used with longer lashes). 
Best to use working on medium to longer lashes – choice of size to suit the lashes is important.
Downward growing lashes
Lashes with a natural curl
Can be used on lashes with a natural curl, straight lashes or downward growing lashes.
Can be used on clients with hooded eyes and tapered eyelids
Good to be used on protruding eyes
Ideal for hooded eyes or deep-set eyes and tapered eyelids
Great for use on multilayered lash lines
A handy method for smoothing out naturally curly lashes or unruly grow out
When dealing with multilayered lashes lines, or for smoothing out naturally curly lashes or unruly grow out
Gives a curvature to the lash that is natural with careful lotion placement
Gives lashes a longer appearance
Gives lashes a longer appearance
 
❤ Features to Adore!
1. Ultra-Secure: Designed with state-of-the-art locking curvature to shape to the eyelid with optimal flex and moldability to account for most eye shapes.  
2. Tree Tab Grip Efficiency: Optimized for easy placement, attachment and removal steps, our tree tab (it wouldn’t be Elleebana without our signature tree logo) gives a grip space to release the Shield with gloved hands or tweezers from the eyelid.
3. Durable & Long-Lasting: Made from the best materials to ensure longevity and reliability as long as cleaning methods are followed. 
 
🫧 Cleaning methods: To maintain the longevity of your Flex Hybrid Shields, follow the same cleaning process as with your Flex Rods or Flex Shields. Silicone can stain when exposed to tint, so it’s essential to rinse the shields immediately after tinting to minimize discoloration.
 1. During lash services, use the Elleebana Lash Bath method to rinse the tint and adhesive from the shields.
2. Clean them with an antibacterial solution and warm water to remove adhesives, balms, and lotions.
3. Sanitize with High-Level Disinfectant (HLD), followed by an alcohol swab or antibacterial spray.
4. Rinse again with water and use an autoclave for sterilization—just avoid soaking them for prolonged periods.
 
Available Sizes & Combination Packs
Our Flex Hybrid Shields are sold in combination packs that include:
- 1 Small Left (S) and 1 Small Right (S)
- 1 Medium Left (M) and 1 Medium Right (M)
- 1 Large Left (L) and 1 Large Right (L)
- 1 X-Large Left (XL) and 1 X-Large Right (XL)
 
These shields are easy to identify, thanks to size markings on the back, making your workflow simpler.