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How Long a Lash Lift Lasts and When to Rebook
A few weeks after your lift, you start to spot a few straight lashes among the curled ones. It's easy to think the lift is wearing off too early, or that something went wrong. Usually, it hasn't. A regular lash lift lasts 6 to 8 weeks, depending on your lash cycle, and what you're noticing is the curl softening the way it's meant to.
The good news is that a few simple habits help it last, and there's an easy way to know when it's time to come back.
Here's the result you're looking after: the same natural lashes, before and after a lift and tint.
Same lashes, no extensions, lifted from the root and darkened with tint. This is the curl that softens, lash by lash, over the next 6 to 8 weeks.
Why does a lift soften over time?
Your lift doesn't drop all at once. Each lash grows, rests and sheds on its own schedule, and the curl stays on the lashes we lifted. As those lashes fall out, new ones grow in with their natural direction, so over the weeks you'll see a few straighter lashes mixed in with the curled ones.
How quickly your own lashes turn over is what puts you nearer 6 or 8 weeks. Here's how that plays out between one lift and the next.
The curl thins out lash by lash, not all at once. Most of our clients rebook at 6 to 7 weeks, so the lash line stays even.
When should I book my next lift?
Most of our clients come back every 6 to 7 weeks, before too many unlifted lashes have grown in, so the whole lash line stays even. A few straight lashes before then are normal, so go by the date of your last lift rather than the mirror.
Your next appointment is also a chance to fine-tune the look. We recommend telling us the kind of result you'd like: a flared cat eye, a root lift similar to using a lash curler, or a curvier lash. Let us know, or bring a photo, and we'll customize it for you. If your lashes are light or fade at the tips, add a tint to give them more definition and a low-maintenance mascara look.
To get the most from your appointment, arrive without eye makeup and skip waterproof mascara beforehand. If your eyes are sensitive, remove your contacts before we start.
Will a Korean or keratin lift last longer?
They may last slightly longer, because both formulas strengthen and condition your lashes. The Korean Lash Lift uses gentler, pH-balanced formulas for delicate, fine or stubborn pin-straight lashes. The Keratin Lash Lift uses Yumi solutions with a keratin infusion to strengthen, hydrate and protect your lashes, and it leaves them looking glossy and nourished.
Which lift works for you depends on your personal preference and lash health. We'll look at your lashes and walk you through it at your appointment.
From the studio
Had a lift that didn't hold? Some lashes are naturally more resistant. Let us know at the start of your appointment and we'll make the necessary adjustments: we can change the solution strength or the processing time, or use a different size or shape of shield.
Whichever lift you choose, how you look after it in the first day and the weeks that follow helps it last.
How do I make my lift last as long as possible?
Looking after it comes down to the first 24 hours and a few small daily habits.
Lash lift aftercare
First 24 hours
Avoid excessive heat and steam, such as hot yoga, sauna or steam showers. Wait until the next day to wear mascara.
Washing your face
You can wash your face the same night with a gentle cleanser, as long as you don't rub back and forth across your lashes, so they don't fall out early.
Every day
Brush your lashes, and keep thick oils like castor oil away from your lash line.
When you sleep
Try not to sleep directly on your lashes, so friction doesn't flatten the lift.
With that routine, this is what you're protecting: each of your own lashes curled from the root and darkened with tint.
Notice the skin showing between the lashes. These are her own lashes at their natural length, lifted and tinted, not extensions.
Questions we hear often
Can I use a lash serum after my lift?
Yes, from the next day. A nourishing lash serum helps keep your lashes healthy between lifts.
Can I get a facial on the same day?
Yes, absolutely! We often pair an advanced facial with a lash lift, and because we don't use steam in our facials, it won't interfere with your lift.
Book your next lift
Those first straight lashes are normal, and around 6 to 7 weeks after your last lift is when most of our clients come back. Let us know when your last lift was, and we'll take it from there. You'll find us in Liberty Village at 17 Atlantic Ave. Unit 2, Toronto, ON M6K 3E7, and you can call or text us at 416-889-9948.