Before Lash Extensions became popular, it was a world mascara, strip lashes, and lash lifts. Lash lift, also known as lash perm(s) or keratin lash lifts, essentially is a service that is a mild form of perming and setting the lashes to help give a curlier appearance. As a confession, the first time I ever got a lash lift, it was a horrible experience. My experience boiled down to a technician who didn’t seem like they knew what they were doing. At that point in my life, I told myself that lash lift were not worth it. Not a shocker, right? However, I later on realize how many red flags and problems that had arise with the technician Who did my lift. And IF I had the right technician with no red flags, maybe it would be the opposite experience?
This, I found to be true. It really comes down to who know what they are doing and who is truly qualified. Besides, my first experience was over 10 years ago.
Lash lifting has come along way. And in that time of the products that have been formulated, so had the service. So, I thought I would share my list of troubleshooting for both clients and technicians in order to achieve the best results.
🌺Firstly, make sure your technician is qualified AND licensed to do the service in your state. Not every state is regulated. However, in most states (similar to California) in order for a technician to handle chemicals such as perm solution, your technician must be a licensed cosmetologist.)
🌺During your consultation, it’s always important to discuss possible allergies. When it comes to the service, make sure to always patch test your client 24 hours before their initial appointment to make sure clients don’t have any reactions.
🌺Lash Tinting. Always apply the lash tinting before the lift. That way the lashes are dark, but will not mess with the curl. Most brands may recommend to tint afterward, but I find that the lashes loses it’s curl. When it comes to tinting, make sure to check with your state regulations. All lash and brow tinting services are not FDA approved and all services are illegal in California.
🌺Make sure your clients come with clean lashes. Any leftover product, oils, make up, etc. needs to come off to give your lashes the best chance of lifting/curling.
🌺Make sure to prime the lashes. Pretty much a step below clean lashes, make sure to prime them. Priming the lashes will help balance the ph levels of the natural lashes but will also rid them of any leftover oils. This is great for oily clients.
🌺Avoid applying too much adhesive. Applying too much adhesive to the lashes/shields can make it harder for the product to penetrate to the hair follicles.
🌺Make sure the lash shields are flush with the skin. If you have clients with hooded eyes, apply a small piece of tape over the brown, the same way you would for eyelash extensions. Adding small pieces to keep the shield in place is also recommended.
🌺Try not to maneuver, or pull the shield. This could result in the shield moving, or revealing a clients water line, allowing product possibly access the eye.
🌺When applying the solution, make sure to not apply too closely to the lash line UNLESS your client wants a curlier appearance, max curl.
🌺Be careful of your timing! Make sure to not over-process and follow the directions given to you.
🌺Never process the lashes twice. Again, avoid over-processing. This is your only shot, or else you may cause frizzy and damaged lashes.
🌺Never ever ever CUT the lashes. I feel this is pretty self explanatory.
🌺Give your client an aftercare kit. Just like you would for lash extensions or brow lamination. This will help get a client the most out of their service.
🌺Tell your client not to wet them for 24-48 hours. Just like any perm, the best results and the best chance for them to last a decent amount of time is to not get the wet for the first 24-48 hours.
Any other questions, comments?
Leave me a comment or email me at suitelash@gmail.com
-Holly
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