The LLBA Lash Lift Aftercare Guide

As lash lifts continue to gain popularity, there is a lot of talk about how long they last and what are the best ways to maintain them. After all, the right lash lift aftercare can help you prolong the effects of the treatments and allow you to enjoy its benefits. Lash lift maintenance is crucial to ensure that they last as long as possible.

While immediate aftercare for lash lift ensures that the procedure is effective in making your lashes look more pronounced, lash lift care after 24 hours is just as important.

This handy guide will help you learn how to care for lash lifts and make them last longer!

The Benefits Of A Lash Lift

Before digging into how to care after lash lifts, let’s dig into why people get lash lifts in the first place. 

There are some undeniable benefits that have made lash lifts an increasingly popular cosmetics procedure that is so highly coveted by those who love long, darker lashes.

Enhances Natural Lashes

An eyelash lift is performed on natural lashes, without adding any extensions. It involves applying certain chemicals and treatment solutions to the natural lashes to curl and lift them up. 

This means that clients do not have to deal with added extensions or any such extra product on their eyelashes. The solution is directly applied to the natural lashes to curl them and is then wiped off. This allows the natural lashes themselves to be enhanced and look fuller, longer, and darker.

Suitable For All Kinds Of Lashes

Lash lifts can be performed on all kinds of lashes, no matter how short or thin.

Though there is a misconception that these treatments are better suited to longer or thicker lashes, this is inaccurate. Unlike eyelash extensions, lash lift does not require any specific lash type.

The tools and equipment used in the lash lift procedures are designed to work on lash of varying lengths and thickness. So, regardless of the state of a client’s natural lashes, an eyelash lift is an effective way to make their eyes pop. 

With the right care, anyone can enjoy an efficient and effective lash lift.

Gives The Appearance Of Pronounced Lashes

Natural lashes can appear straight or downward facing, which can make them look short and stubby in spite of how long they actually may be.

Lash lifts help curl the lashes, which help them appear longer and fuller, allowing a client to make the most of their natural lashes. A lash lift essentially makes the existing, natural lashes look better or more pronounced.

Makes Lashes Look Longer

Often, lash lifts are also coupled with a tint. 

The ends of eyelashes, no matter how thick or long the eyelash may be, tend to taper in. This makes them appear thin, and they may also be lighter than the rest of the eyelash. Usually, this makes the eyelashes look short, as the ends become almost invisible despite being long and luscious.

Curling the eyelash can help, but a lash lift provides more effective results as the tint helps to make the tip of the lashes more noticeable.

The natural lashes thus look darker, elevated, and as long - wispy as possible.

Quick Activation and Short Procedure

Eyelash lift procedures are very quick and convenient. While the average time taken is usually 45 to 60 minutes, some lash lifts can be done in as little as 20 minutes!

The treatment takes very little time to complete, and since the effects last upwards of 4 weeks, it’s a very efficient procedure as well.

Reduces Time Spent On Makeup

Lash lifts are great because they naturally provide the same effect as an eyelash curler and mascara combined. This means that clients can surpass the need for curling their lashing and applying mascara on a daily basis. 

While it may not seem like much, the few minutes spent on these activities every day can really add up.

Better Alternative For Sensitive Eyes

Lash extensions tend to require a fair amount of upkeep, and are relatively high maintenance compared to lash lifts. 

They also require adding an extension to the natural lashes, which can be a bother to those who may be uncomfortable with having the added weight on their lashes or have sensitive eyes.

Minimal Aftercare

Lash lift care is extremely simple and straightforward and does not require a lot of upkeep or frequent touch-ups. Clients can enjoy the effects of a lash lift for up to 8 weeks, without needing to add any extra steps to their beauty regime.

If this list of benefits has convinced you to go ahead and book a lash lift appointment, it’s time to learn about the aftercare involved.

Lash Lift Aftercare

The first 24 to 48 hours after you’ve had a lash lift procedure are crucial to ensure that the treatment is effective. After that, there is some minimal lash lift maintenance required to make the results last as long as possible. 

Here’s everything involved in lash lift aftercare

Immediate Aftercare

Immediately after a list lift procedure, it is important to:

• Avoid rubbing the lashes or getting them wet for the first 24 hours
• Avoid skincare or cosmetic products such as creams, conditioners, serums, makeup, etc.
• Refrain from using a sauna or face steamer

Long-Term Aftercare

Following the first 48 hours after a lash lift, long-term maintenance involves:

• Avoiding oil-based products and conditioners that include ingredients such as castor, jojoba, or coconut oil
• Not using waterproof mascara as it can leave a residue, or avoiding mascara altogether
• Using a gentle cleanser
• Using an oil-free serum to enhance and strengthen the lashes
• Gently brushing the lashes to retain the shape of the curl and encourage the lift

FAQs About Lash Lifts

Are lash lifts suitable for all types of lashes?

Yes, lash lifts are effective for all kinds of lashes as the equipment is designed for both long and short lashes.

Are lash lifts appropriate during pregnancies?

Lash lifts are not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the hormonal changes during these periods may affect the results of the lash lift.

Do lash lifts look similar to mascara?

Though lash lifts do provide a lengthening and volumizing appearance similar to mascara, they are not the same as using mascara and don’t work as a replacement for the same. However, the tinting process involved in a lash lift can help clients surpass the need for mascara by making the lashes darker.

How long do lash lifts lash?

Lash lifts generally last between 6 and 8 weeks, but this depends on the client’s hair cycle and how quickly their lashes grow.

Can you use an eyelash serum after a lash lift?

If your eyelash serum is oil-free, it is perfectly safe to use 48 hours after a lash lift.

Conclusion

Taking good care of your lashes after getting a lash lift is crucial to ensure healthy and well-groomed lashes for well over 6 weeks. Follow these tips for proper lash lift maintenance to enjoy long, full, and stunningly curled lashes!