1. Cleanse the lashes or brows thoroughly and remove oils, makeup, and residue before treatment.
2. For a lash lift, select and secure the appropriate shield, then position the lashes evenly. For brow lamination, brush the brow hairs into the intended direction.
3. Apply CysteFlex Lifting Lotion as Step 1, keeping application controlled and appropriate to the hair being treated.
4. Process according to the CysteFlex timing guide and adjust based on the client's natural lash or brow condition.
5. Remove Step 1 thoroughly as directed before proceeding to CysteFlex Step 2 Fixing Lotion, followed by Step 3 Nourishing Lotion. Do not transfer processing times from other lifting systems.

1. Cleanse lashes thoroughly with the included unscented Lash Foam Bath and assess lash condition before treatment.
2. Tape the eyelid and place Flat Shield.
3. Mix CysteFlex™ Lifting Lotion with Glueless Lift Powder until a creamy, controlled texture is achieved. Apply Step 1 according to the timing guide and the client's hair type.
4. Reposition lashes onto the selected Basic or Hybrid Shield, then apply Fixing Lotion as Step 2 and process according to the manufacturer's timing guide.
5. Remove processing residue and finish with Nourishing Lotion. For brow lamination, follow the same three-step system while adapting placement and processing to brow hair characteristics.

• Product: CysteFlex™ Lifting Lotion – Step 1
• Formula: Cysteamine-based, low-pH
• Sizes: 5ml / 10ml
• Applications: Lash lift and brow lamination
• Formula Version: Upgraded 2026 Formula
• Key conditioning ingredients: Hydrolyzed corn, wheat and soy proteins, vitamin E, amino acids, Sodium PCA, sodium lactate, urea
• Full INCI: Aqua, Cysteamine HCl, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Paraffinum Liquidum, Parfum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceteareth-2, Urea, Laureth-3, Propylene Glycol, Simethicone, Dimethicone, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Sulfite, Citric Acid, Hexamethylindanopyran.
• Use: For professional use only.

How does CysteFlex Lifting Lotion work differently on fine versus thick lashes?

Fine lashes can typically respond more quickly to the lifting lotion, while thicker or more resistant lashes may require more processing time. Always assess the natural lash condition and follow the CysteFlex timing recommendations rather than using the same timing for every client.

Can I use the CysteFlex Lifting Lotion with the Glueless Lift Powder?

Yes. CysteFlex Lifting Lotion can be combined with Curacoro Glueless Lift Powder when performing the Korean Glueless Lash Lift technique. The powder modifies the lotion's viscosity, helping create a thicker working consistency for controlled lash placement.

Why would a fine lash require less processing than a thick lash?

Hair structure and previous chemical exposure can affect how quickly the lifting lotion works. Fine or previously processed lashes may respond more quickly, so technicians should assess the hair and follow the CysteFlex timing recommendations rather than assuming thicker lashes always require the same adjustment.

Can I use CysteFlex Lifting Lotion for brow lamination?

Yes. CysteFlex is designed for both lash lift and brow lamination applications. However, brow hair has different characteristics from eyelashes, so product placement and processing assessment should be adapted specifically for the brow service.

Why does CysteFlex feel different from a traditional TGA lifting lotion?

CysteFlex uses cysteamine HCl and a low-pH formulation rather than a traditional TGA-based approach. Because the chemistry and hair response are different, technicians should use the dedicated CysteFlex timing and technique rather than trying to replicate the behavior of another lifting system.