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Lash Lift

Eyelash Perming/Lifting

Plain-English name: Lash Perm

Also known asKeratin RestructuringSilicone Shield Molding

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This treatment chemically reshapes your natural eyelashes, setting them into a defined, upward curl.

Downtime: Same day
Sessions: 1
Pain: None
Cost per visit: Price level 1 of 5
Results last: 6-8 weeks

A semi-permanent curl for your own lashes, with no extensions.

Check first: History of sensitive skin.

Will it work for me?

Skin tone

Often used on tones I–VI.

IVery Light

IILight

IIIMedium

IVTan

VBrown

VIDeep

Often usedAsk first

General info, not a check of your own skin.

What people use it for

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Skin types to ask about first

Sensitive or Redness-proneAsk first

The solutions can irritate sensitive skin and eyes. Ask for a patch test first.

Some people try this firstCheaper, same-day options. They cover or style. They don't treat.

For longer-looking lashes
- A lash curler, then mascara
- Replace mascara about every 3 months, or sooner if it dries out.
What it won't do: Less lift than a lash lift, and it's every day.
Source: FDA: Cosmetics shelf life

Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

The visit

Duration: 45–60 minutes
Total course: Ongoing, as desired.
Session interval: 6–8 weeks

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

None; keep lashes dry 1–2 days

Don't wash or wet the area

2 days

No oil-based products on the area

2 days

No makeup

2 days

No sweat or heat

24-48 hours

Other aftercare

Don't touch, rub or press the area

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
- Tell your provider about your medicines, allergies and health
- Remove contact lenses and eye makeup
24 hours before
No eye makeup for 24 hours before
Right after your visit
- Avoid hot showers, saunas and hot tubs for 24–48 hours
- No swimming or baths for 24–48 hours
- No eye makeup for 24–48 hours
- No oil-based products on the area for 24–48 hours
- No heavy sweating for 24–48 hours
- Don't wash or wet the area for 24–48 hours
After your visit
- Don't touch, rub or press the area
- Use a lash conditioner if recommended by the technician.
- Immediate recovery involves careful aftercare to avoid water and makeup for 24-48 hours. Any irritation or allergic reaction would require prompt medical attention and cessation of treatment.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

History of sensitive skin
Eczema
Hair dye allergies (especially to para-phenylenediamine or PPD)
Existing eye conditions like blepharitis or chronic dry eye
Active eye infections or irritations

Possible side effects

Common

Ocular irritation
Redness
Swelling
Rashes around the eyes
Brittle lashes
Over-curled lashes

Less common

Chemical burns to the eye surface or eyelid skin
Temporary hair loss
Long-term damage to lash follicles (thinner, sparser lashes)
Exacerbation of blepharitis or chronic dry eye
Toxic keratoconjunctivitis
Bilateral preseptal cellulitis
Allergic reactions (especially to fragrances or PPD in tints)

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

Alkaline reducers break and reform the disulfide bonds within lash keratin, setting them into a new, curled configuration.

A little more technical

Lash lifts chemically alter the protein structure of natural eyelashes using alkaline reducers or aminothiols to break and reform disulfide bonds, setting them into a curled shape.

Lash lift solutions, typically containing alkaline reducers like ammonium thioglycolate or thioglycolic acid, or aminothiols such as cysteamine hydrochloride, chemically break and then reform the disulfide bonds within the keratin structure of the eyelashes. This allows the lashes to be molded into a new, curled shape around a silicone rod or shield, which is then fixed by a neutralizing solution.

Mechanism category: Keratin Restructuring; A gentle perming solution breaks and resets the structural bonds of your natural eyelashes, locking them into a permanently curled, upward position.
Delivery method: Silicone Shield Molding; Lashes are glued against a curved silicone shield on the eyelid to dictate the exact angle and dramatic swoop of the final curl.
Clinical descriptor: Eyelash Perming/Lifting
Permanence / longevity: 6-8 weeks

Common myths

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Brow Lamination

Sets brow hairs in place for a fuller, brushed-up look for several weeks

Downtime: Same day
Pain: None
Cost: Price level 1 of 5

Eyebrow Threading

A twisted cotton thread removes brow hair for a clean shape

Downtime: Same day
Pain: Medium
Cost: Price level 1 of 5

Eyebrow Tinting

A semi-permanent dye that darkens brow hairs, lasting about 3–6 weeks

Downtime: Same day
Pain: None
Cost: Price level 1 of 5

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