Lash Lifting

What is a lash lift?

"What is lash lift?" is one of the most frequently asked questions. If we need to summarize lash lifting briefly; We can describe the eyelashes as a permanent lifting and curling process for 2-3 months.

Thanks to the eyelash lifting process, which is especially preferred by those who have straight eyelashes, some chemical solutions applied to the eyelashes provide long-term lift and curl.

Now, let's move on to all the things you need to know before having a lash lift...

How is lash lift applied?

In eyelash lifting application:

A silicone pad is first attached to the lash line to give the lashes a long-lasting curled and raised effect.
The eyelashes are glued by combing backward one by one.
Some solutions are applied in several steps to maintain the curl.
In some cases, the eyelashes are wrapped around the eyelash curler. You can think of this process as eyelash perming.
In the first stage, a gel solution is applied with micro sticks to the backward glued eyelashes and left for about 15-20 minutes. At this stage, it is important to separate the lashes one by one and apply the solution evenly to each lash.
In the second step, another solution is applied to the eyelash and kept waiting again. In the last step, the eyelash lifting application is completed by applying another solution that gives keratin and color to the eyelashes.
What is the duration of the eyelash-lifting process?

The duration of the lash lifting application completely depends on the type of lashes. If you have short and straight eyelashes, this process may take a little longer. To give an exact time, we can say that it takes between 45 - 60 minutes.

What should be considered in eyelash lifting?

First of all, if you are determined to have a lash lift, you should consider that it is a chemical process and can cause some reactions on sensitive skin. You should make sure that the place where you will apply eyelashes is an expert in this field and provides the necessary hygiene conditions.

Before applying eyelash lifting, you should clean your eye makeup perfectly, make sure that no product residue is left on your eyelashes, and make sure that they are dry. If you are using contact lenses, you must remove them before application. If you are experiencing conditions such as styes, allergies, irritation, or eyelash loss, you should know that eyelash lifting is not recommended by experts.

Does lash lift shed lashes?

Since chemicals are applied to the lashes in lash lifting, "Does Lifting shed lashes?" The question often comes to mind. If you use the right care products after having an eyelash lift, you may not encounter a problem such as an eyelash shedding. After you have a lash lift, you should avoid applications such as continuing to apply mascara, rubbing the eyes, and removing eye makeup as much as possible.

How permanent is a lash lift?

The permanence of eyelash lifting may differ from person to person. "How many months does the eyelash lift take?" The answer to the question takes 2-3 months on average. After the application, you can wash your face after the eyelashes are dry, but you must wait at least 12 hours before applying eye makeup and applying mascara. How you look after your eyelashes also affects the permanence of the process. Applying mascara, cleaning the eyelashes frequently with makeup removers, and rubbing the eyes after having an eyelash lift can also reduce the permanence of the process.