Lash Lift

A lift is the low-maintenance alternative to extensions. There is nothing to refill, nothing to brush and no weight on the lash, so it appeals to people who swim, wear glasses, work in humid conditions or simply do not want a routine. Results typically hold for around six to eight weeks, varying by salon, product line and your own lash cycle, and it wears off gradually rather than looking obviously grown out.

It works with what you have. Long straight lashes gain the most, since the lift converts existing length into visible curl; very short lashes gain less, because there is little length to redirect. Many people pair a lift with a tint, since curled lashes read fuller once the pale tips are darkened. Salons usually advise leaving at least six to eight weeks between lifts.

The lower lashes are shielded, a silicone rod is placed along the lash line and the lashes are combed up onto it with a light adhesive gel. A first lotion softens the bonds that hold the lash in its natural shape; a second lotion sets it in the new curve, and each sits for a timed interval the technician judges from your lash thickness. The rods are then removed and the lashes cleaned and conditioned. The whole appointment usually runs about forty-five to sixty minutes.