Happy Sunday! I'm coming at you today with a summary of my lash lift experience. In case you haven't heard about this or don't know what it is, a lash lift is basically a perm for your eyelashes. The spa I go to for facials started offering them in January at a special introductory rate, so I thought it would be a great time to try this out.
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| Top: Before lash lift Bottom: After procedure |
What Is the Appointment Like?
The appointment took about 40 mins, and I found it to be very relaxing. For the record, most people find eyelash extension appointments to be very relaxing--so much so that they are able to fall asleep while the lashes are being applied. If you caught my post from 2016, you'll know that I did not have this experience because the glue stung my eyes and got into my sinuses, and it was actually very uncomfortable. Back to the lash lift experience, I did fall asleep during the appointment. My understanding is that it's similar to getting a perm on your head; she wrapped my eyelashes around a rod and painted on some type of perming solution. It sounds scary, but the solution was very gentle. I have extremely sensitive eyes and couldn't feel a thing. Once she removed the rod, I looked in the mirror, and voila! My eyelashes looked perfectly curled.
How Much Does It Cost?
This will vary depending on where you live. Typically though, it is a bit expensive for what it is (of course this is all relative). My spa charges $85, but I got it done for $65 when they had their introductory rate.
How Long Will It Last?
Similar to eyelash extensions, the life of the perm will be different for everyone. We all have different hair growth cycles. Mine lasted a good eight weeks. I had a preconceived notion that the curl would gradually relax as weeks went by, but that didn't happen. Instead, it was similar to eyelash extension shedding where lashes naturally fall out and grow back. The shedding for me happened around the eight week mark. A curled lash would fall out and be replaced by one of my regular, natural straight lashes. This continued for a few weeks until all my permed lashes fell out, and I was back to my regular, sad, boring straight lashes.
Who Should Get a Lash Lift?
If you have straight lashes or even lashes that naturally point downwards, this might be something you would enjoy. If you already have beautiful, naturally curled eyelashes, then 1) I am jealous and 2) you don't need this--save your money!
Final Thoughts
I really enjoyed having the lash lift. Usually if I'm leaving the house without any makeup, I will still curl my eyelashes because they naturally point straight forward, and curling them would help to give my eyes a lifted look. The lashes looked great with mascara on them, but I found myself hardly ever reaching for it, as they looked so good bare. My lashes are naturally dark, but if yours are light, you could consider getting a lash tint in addition to the lift. Not having to use a curler at all was such a breath of fresh air. It was especially nice for teaching Pure Barre at 6 AM and waking up with already curled lashes!
Though I loved it having the lash lift, this is not something I will keep up with on a regular basis, as I just can't justify the cost for something that can be achieved with an eyelash curler. It is something, though, that I might consider getting again in the future. For example, it might be nice to have if I go on a long vacation at some point where I won't be wearing a lot of makeup.
Anyway, that's it! Please let me know if you have any questions. I would love to hear about your lash lift experience as well!
xoxo,
