A Comprehensive Explainer on Lash Lifts & Tints
Taking care of yourself will never go out of style, and this includes getting a lash lift every so often. After all, who doesn't love a makeover?
A lash lift and tint is the best way to get an instant fresh boost to your look. That said, many people tend to be rather off-put by the idea of someone being very close to their face that's pretty much a stranger. Fortunately, you can keep your eyes closed during the whole process.
What Goes into a Lash Lift & Tint?
Have you ever had a hair perm or at least are aware of it? That's pretty much the best way to look at a lash lift. It's basically a perm for your eyelashes, it pops open your eyes and makes your eyes appear more awake. The first step involves a technician placing a silicone rod onto your eyelids. The natural lashes are curled over and attached to the rod with an adhesive to set the lashes.
Once the lashes are positioned correctly, a lifting lotion is applied to ensure the lashes mold over the curling rod. What that does is to break down the eyelash bondings, letting its shape change. The final step for the curl to be locked in is to have a setting solution in place that sets the lash shape. Lash tinting, on the other hand, is much like a brow tint. A semi-permanent dye that darkens your lashes for up to four weeks.
Lash Lift and Tint vs. Lash Extensions
There's been some back and forth regarding lash extensions possibly being the better choice in terms of lash lift and tint. Truthfully, it depends wholly on what your ideal result would be. Lash extensions are great for extra length and volume. With a lash lift and tint, your natural lashes are curled to make them look longer and lifted.
Lash lift and tint doesn’t take a lot of time and doesn't cost a lot. But to maintain it, you must get a lash lift and tint every six to eight weeks.
On the other hand, a lash extension treatment takes a bit longer. Artificial eyelashes are attached to your natural, existing ones with special glue. The lashes per eye can be anywhere from 80 to 150 pieces, so there's a full-on flutter look.
The result lasts anywhere from two weeks to a whole month, depending on the person's lash shedding cycle and how the extensions are cared for.
While lash extensions can provide a more dramatic effect, a lash lift takes significantly less maintenance, lasts several weeks longer, and is also faster and less expensive.
Read More: What to Do Before and After Getting an Eyelash Lift
A Lash Lift & Tint Does Not Affect Natural Lashes
Some people worry that getting a lash lift and tint could ruin their natural lashes. The answer is absolutely not. If a professional technician performs the lash lift and tint correctly, your natural lashes should stay healthy, strong, and completely unaffected. At Kim Gallo Esthetics, we use a special nourishing lotion to help keep lashes healthy and to lock in the lift which is very important after the lash lift service.
Ready to get a lash lift and tint? Keep these tips in mind:
Remove any contact lenses since your eyes will be closed during the whole treatment.
Avoid rubbing your lashes, getting lashes wet, wearing eye makeup, and using harsh products for 24 hours after the procedure.
Don’t go near steam/or use hot water for 48 hours.
Conclusion
A lash lift and tint procedure is one of the best ways to get an instant makeover. It's a lot like getting a hair perm, where the lashes are treated, so their bonds break and end up curling. Lash extensions are a different treatment altogether, usually for obtaining extra length and volume. The lash lift and tint is great for natural eyelashes that require a needed boost.
Are you looking to get lash tinting in Naples, FL? Hi there! I’m Kim Gallo, a local esthetician. My experience in the industry spans over twenty-five years. Reach out to me, or book online, so we can get your lashes looking beautiful and truly fabulous!