A lash lift is a semi-permanent beauty treatment that enhances your natural lashes by lifting and curling them from the root. The result is a more open, defined eye look that mimics the effect of longer, fuller lashes. It’s often described as a perm for your lashes, delivering shape and definition without extensions.
The Treatment Process Explained
Before booking your appointment, a patch test is essential to identify any potential reactions to the solutions used during the treatment. At Blink Brow Bar, clients must complete this test at least 48 hours before their lash lift.
On the day of the treatment, the therapist begins with a detailed consultation, assessing lash condition and discussing your desired outcome. The lashes are then carefully cleansed to remove make-up, oils, or residue that could interfere with results.
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A silicone shield is selected based on your lash length, eye shape, and preferred lift. Your natural lashes are wrapped over the shield, after which a lifting solution is applied to break down the hair bonds. This is followed by a setting solution to lock in the new shape. The treatment finishes with a nourishing lotion to restore moisture and condition the lashes.
It’s one of those high-maintenance-to-be-low-maintenance treatments that instantly makes you look polished. After experiencing the Korean version, I was won over by the soft, natural-looking results.
Orin Carlin, Beauty Writer
Why a Lash Lift Is Worth It
For anyone who prefers effortless beauty, a lash lift is an ideal option, requiring minimal upkeep. The lashes appear naturally lifted and curled, eliminating the need for a traditional lash curler. Many people even skip mascara altogether, especially when the lift is paired with a lash tint, which is particularly beneficial for those with lighter lashes.
Essential Lash Lift Aftercare
To maintain the best possible results, keep your lashes dry and free from steam for the first 24 to 48 hours after your appointment. Avoid sleeping directly on your lashes, as pressure can alter their shape.
It’s also important to steer clear of heavy oils and waterproof mascaras. Instead, choose lightweight formulas rich in hydrating and nourishing ingredients to support lash health. Daily brushing with a tamer or spoolie brush helps keep lashes neat and evenly separated.
With proper care, a lash lift can last between six and eight weeks.
Recommended Lash Products
- Brow Spoolie Brush – NARS
- Lash Boost – BBBLondon
- Luscious Lash Oil – BBBLondon
- Lash Idôle Curl Goddess – Lancôme
The Formula Update You Should Know
Traditional lash lifts rely on thioglycolic acid to break down the hair bonds, while Korean lash lifts use a gentler cysteamine-based formula. Both methods reshape the lashes, but the Korean technique follows a two-step root lift process.
First, the lashes are relaxed using a flat shield, followed by a shaping shield that creates curl and lift from root to tip. In contrast, the signature lash lift uses a single shield, with the TGA formula applied only at the curve to achieve a result similar to what you’d get from a lash curler.
The Korean lash lift often appears to last longer, as the lift starts at the root without creating a kink, and the cysteamine-based solution supports a smoother, more enduring finish.
Where to Book a Lash Lift
With locations across the UK, Blink Brow Bar is a popular choice for high-quality lash treatments. Known for their expertise, the technicians work quickly while maintaining exceptional precision.
London is also home to several highly regarded, beauty editor-approved independent lash artists, including Daxita Vaghela, Teresa Smith, and Asma Docrat.
