Keratin lash lifts can also be referred to as “lash perms,” but these terms aren’t as interchangeable among lash technicians and established salons. Mainly because a lash perm technically uses an alkaline solution to push the lashes into a desired curled position, where as a keratin lash lift uses, well, keratin. Both services generally produce a similar result, however, a keratin lash lift should be less detrimental than a perm. Your hair, including your original lashes, are made of keratin, which means this formula assist to help protect the strength of your lashes while undergoing the procedure.

Most lash salons no longer offer traditional “perms” using alkaline, so if you make an appointment for a lash perm, it most probably is for a keratin lash lift. While having the lifting procedure carried out, most clients also choose to add in a lash tint, which tints your lashes for a greater effect.

What’s The Process Like?

Generally, the entire process—If it includes a lash tint in addition to the lift—lasts somewhere between 45 minutes to an hour. A beautician or lash specialist will perform this keratin lash lift. The exact treatment varies with the specialist, however the steps below explain the basic procedure of what you can expect.

Tip: Don’t forget to take your contacts out before your appointment.

1. Assessing Your Lashes: 

The treatment is initiated by inspecting the original lashes. They will take note of how long they are, how much curl does it originally have, and general lash health to begin with.

2. Deciding on a Rod Size:

To produce the curl, your technician essentially “coat” your lashes with the keratin solution up onto a petite, flexible rod that rests on your eyelid while the treatment lasts. However, before starting, your beautician should talk to you about the result you’re looking for so he/she can determine the appropriate rod size suitable to your desired result. The smaller the rod, the more explicit your curl will look.

3. Prepping the Eye Area:

After finalizing the perfect rod size, beautician applies an under-eye gel to lower lash line, keeping the bottom eyelashes out of the way during the treatment and securing it with medical tape on either side. Esthetician then attaches the flexible rod to upper lash line and would close your eyes (your eyes remain closed throughout the process, and it’s extremely crucial that you don’t force to open them).

4. Removing the Patches and Tape:

Once the procedure is completed, they would remove the under-eye patch and surgical tape from eye region. It is completely painless. Your beautician will then softly cleanse the area with water or a gentle makeup remover to seep away any overdue residue. Then, you will slowly blink your eyes open and Tada!–absolutely transformed lashes.

Lash Lift Aftercare

Steer clear of water, eye make-up, and make-up remover for the first 24 hours after your treatment. As with any perming treatment, exposure to moisture and humidity straight afterward can mess up the result. After 24 hours, you can treat your lashes as usual – there is no need to make amends to your make-up routine or stop cleansing your face. Some technicians suggest using a conditioning treatment as that of coconut oil to keep your treated lashes strong and nourished post-lift.

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