Since opening my business, lash lifts have quickly become my most popular service and what I’m known for. A lot of my clients don’t know what a lash lift is, how it works, why people do it, etc. So I’m here to answer all those questions!
What is a lash lift? Why would someone get one?
A lash lift is also known as a “lash perm”, and is just what it suggests. A semi-permanent lift to your lashes using a perm-like solution. There are lots of reasons to get a lash lift, for example if your lashes grow straight out, or being tired of extensions, or not wanting the upkeep of mascara. Depending on your lash type, results typically last up to 12 weeks when done correctly.
Lash lift vs Lash lift and tint
A lash lift is as described above, a semi-permanent lift to your natural lashes that should last about 10-12 weeks.
A lash lift and tint, is just a lash lift and lash tint combined. Adding on a lash tint will make your lashes darker, bolder and appear fuller overall.
So, lash lift = curls the lash, lifts it up, makes it more visible
Lash tint = coloring the lash, making it bolder and usually darker
Lash lift and tint vs lash extensions
Getting lash extensions is the process of adding false lashes onto your natural lashes, when properly cared for can be worn for roughly 4 weeks with some fills in-between. There’s different styles you can get, there’s different size lashes with different curls, it’s an insane world over there! They’re glued to your individual lashes to appear more natural. Extensions also require quite a bit more aftercare than lash lifts, including needs to get a fill roughly every 2 weeks. A fill is when some of the lashes naturally fall out, so you go in for a touch up appointment to make them look full again.
With lash lifts, there’s no false lashes added, you don’t need to come in for touch up appointments unless you want your tint re-done! For me, a lash lift and tint takes about 45 minutes where lash extensions can take up to 2 hours at a time. Aftercare for lash lifts is super minimal. Mostly just in the first 24 hours following the appointment, after that it’s just maintaining your lashes with a spoolie and lash treatment which I provide for you.
It’s also worth noting they give very different results, lash lifts are definitely more natural looking, where lash extensions can range from natural to super dramatic.
What’s the process of a lash lift?
Some people may perform them differently, so I can only speak to how I do them. But this is what you can expect if you were to come in for a lash lift with me:
- Quick Consultation About Expectations – depending on your lash size and length there may be different curl options for you, which will affect the final result. Most clients do want the most curl can they can get, but sometimes all they want is just enough to see a difference. It’s always important your esthetician is starting with consultations.
- Cleanse Eye Area – very straight forward, just cleanse the eyes to remove any dirt, oil, makeup before starting the service
- Rod & Lash Placement – silicone rods are used to create the curl in your lash, there are several sizes depending on lash size, which is why consultation is important. These rods have different sized bumps on them, which will create and hold the curl in your lash. After placing the rod, your natural lashes are glued up onto that rod and separated, to stay in place and be as straight as possible.
- Perm & Conditioning Solutions – Timing for these vary by lash type, but there are two solutions applied to the lashes. Perm-like solution is used at the base of the lashes to hold the curl in place that lasts up to 12 weeks. The second step is similar to a conditioning treatment, it put’s nutrients back into the lash after the perming and makes sure to neutralize the first product.
- Lash Tint – If the client wants their lashes tinted we’ll have a separate consult about this between solutions 1&2. Most clients already have pretty dark lashes and their main color choices are black, blue black, or occasionally dark brown. However some people come in with very light lashes and they have more of a variety ranging from a light brown to blue black. Whatever we decide, it’ll be put on for 3-6 minutes
- Spoolie, Remove Glue, All Done – Spoolie the brushes, remove any excess glue or tint, I’ll inform the client of the aftercare and then the service is over!
What is the aftercare?
Simple! For the first 24 hours your lashes will still be moldable. So, for the first 24 hours avoid getting your lashes wet or sleeping on them. If you do, just use your spoolie brush to correct the curl and they’ll be okay. I also provide a small container of lash treatment you’ll apply daily to keep them healthy and moisturized and that’s it!
Hopefully I covered all the basics. These are definitely the questions I get most often. If you have additional questions about lash lifts or want to know more about other services I offer, drop them below!
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