Lash lifting is a semi-permanent beauty treatment designed to enhance the appearance of your natural eyelashes. It involves curling and lifting your lashes from the base to the tip, making the full length of your lashes visible. This gives your eyes a more open, brighter, and alluring look, and eliminates the need for mascara.
As Gwendolyn Ogura, senior lash artist at Hairy Little Things, explains, a lash lift is a semipermanent treatment that lifts and curls your natural lashes to give you the appearance of longer, fuller lashes. It involves a two-step process where a solution is placed to set your lashes into a desired shape. The first step will soften the bonds in your lashes to alter their structure, and the second step will set them into curls.
The procedure alters the natural shape of your lashes using a lifting solution and a curling rod. It's often seen as an alternative to lash extensions, which can sometimes damage natural lashes.
Here are some of the benefits of lash lifts:
A good candidate for a lash lift and tint is someone who wants to enhance the appearance of their natural eyelashes without fake lashes or extensions. This treatment is ideal for people with straight or downward-facing lashes, as a lash lift helps to curl and lift them, making the eyes look more open and awake.
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However, individuals with short or sparse lashes may see less benefit from the treatment. If your lashes are short, you might be better suited for extensions. “A lift won’t actually make them longer,” she says. Those with naturally curly lashes or lashes with a natural ‘criss cross’ pattern won’t benefit from a lash lift.
Eyelash lifts and extensions are both popular ways to enhance your lashes. However, there are key differences between the two treatments:
The main difference between lash extensions and a lash lift, says Grider, is that a lash lift curls your natural lashes to create that lifted look while lash extensions use synthetic lashes to give you length and more volume for a more dramatic effect. Upkeep is also more intensive with extensions, as you may need to go back for fill-ins every two to four weeks. So it’s all about what you’re willing to put up with.
The lash lift service typically only takes about an hour to complete. This makes it easy to add to your day without much disruption. Just like getting lash extensions, in order to get a lash lift, you should go to a certified beauty expert. (In other words, it’s not a good idea to DIY this one on your own - more on that later).
Here’s how it works: At a salon, a technician will start by putting a bit of silicone mold on your eyelid using a non-toxic glue. After that, a chemical is applied to your lashes that’s meant to break down and then reorganize the disulfide bonds in your lashes, giving them a curled effect. Next, a perm solution is added over the lash and sits for about 15 minutes.
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While application may slightly differ depending on where you go, a lash lift generally takes about 45 minutes. During your appointment, you’ll lie down and close your eyes as your technician works. The first step will be a cleanse with a gentle cleanser to make sure no makeup, oil, or debris will get in the way of the solution. Once the lash area is fully clean, the technician will use either a gel pad or tape to hold down the bottom lashes so they don’t interfere.
Then they will hold your natural lashes up on a rod to get the perfect curl shape. At Hairy Little Things, you’ll have your lashes measured to determine whether a silicone rod or shield will be used for your lash lift; Ogura explains that a rod creates a deep curl while the shield lifts the lashes without curling them back toward the eyelid. “Proper size and placement are crucial,” she says. “If positioned too far from the lash base, the lashes won’t curl properly. If too close, they may become kinked or overly lifted, which is just as bad as no lift at all.”
Next is the solution application. Lashes are lifted onto the silicone piece using water-soluble glue so that each lash is evenly coated. The lifting solution is then applied. After a few minutes, the first solution is removed before applying the setting solution. Once it is done setting, it will be removed with cleanser and water. The technician will follow up with a conditioning treatment before being brushed out. A final check will make sure everything is just right, and then you’re done.
You’ll want to come to your appointment without any makeup on, Ogura advises. (But if you happen to show up wearing makeup, your lash technician will remove it for you.) You’ll also want to skip the eyelash curler, which can mess with your natural shape and affect the results. Those who wear contact lenses may want to consider taking them out unless you’re comfortable closing your eyes for about an hour.
Lash lifts are quick and painless procedures, so you won’t have to do too much to prepare. Some pro tips include:
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Proper aftercare is crucial to maintaining your stunning appearance. Taking care of your lashes post-treatment is pretty easy. Grider says you’ll want to avoid water, sweat, steam, and other eye products for the first 24 to 28 hours to let the solution fully set. Then you’ll want to brush them daily for best upkeep and consider using a lash serum between appointments. She recommends something like RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, while Ogura recommends Thrive Liquid Lash Extensions Lash Serum or The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum. Whatever you choose, just make sure to nourish your lashes as much as you can. “It’s super important to condition the lashes just like you would condition your head of hair,” Grider says.
Keep your eyelashes looking natural and beautiful with these simple aftercare steps:
Lash lifts and tints typically last 4-6 weeks. The effects of a lash lift and tint can last anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Ogura says that results can last anywhere from six to eight weeks, but it’s all dependent on how quickly your lashes shed and how well you take care of them posttreatment. She explains that your lash growth cycle slows down as you age, and the slower your lash cycle is, the longer your lash lift will last. However, the black tint will fade and soften at three weeks.
How long your lash lift lasts is completely dependent on how well you prepare and complete aftercare and your natural lash growth cycle.
There are several different kinds of lash lifts available. With each one, you can expect a slightly different shelf life.
Lash lifting and tinting are generally considered safe. However, there may be potential side effects. One of the main concerns with getting a lash lift is the potential for an allergic reaction. Very frequently, people can have a sensitivity to fragrances or added chemicals,” cautions Dr. Bajic.
Some of the most common side effects include:
According to Dr. Bajic, an allergic reaction to a lash lift procedure can often include the following symptoms around your eyes:
Aside from allergic reactions, lash lifts can also cause some other eye-related conditions that you do not want to deal with. According to Dr. Bajic, doing any kind of intense cosmetic procedures to your lashes (even extensions or fake lashes) can make you more prone to conditions like blepharitis or inflammation of the eyelids.
Yes! If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, natural-looking enhancement that lasts several weeks, a lash lift and tint may be worth it. Tinting and lifting your eyelashes add color and drama to your natural lashes.
This will depend on where and who you see to get your lashes done. This will depend on where you live and what type of salon you choose. At the time of writing, a lash lift will cost on average between $75 and $200. At Face Foundrié, lash lifts (which include a lash tint during your treatment as well) start at $90, while at Hairy Little Things, a lash lift can range from $85 to $150.
While the treatment itself is strictly salon-only, there are some products that can help you achieve that just-lifted appearance. We’ll keep this simple: no. If you do opt for trying a lash lift procedure, it’s best to go to an expert. They’ll know the right products to use and can do a test strand to see how your lashes and skin react to the procedure. Plus, as Dr. Bajic notes, it’s risky to do an intense procedure like this to your own eyes, as it’s hard to actually inspect what you’re doing.
If you’re feeling weary about lash lifts, there are luckily other options you can go for that can give your eyelashes a lift. “My recommendation is, if you want a curled effect of your lashes, just use a regular old eyelash curler,” says Dr. Bajic.
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