If your lashes grow straight out or point a little down, you probably know the routine. You clamp the curler at 7 a.m., and by lunch the curl has dropped. We see a lot of clients in our Mission Valley studio with this exact lash type, and a lash lift for straight lashes is often the easiest fix.
So what does a lash lift actually do? It curls your natural lashes from the base. Our esthetician brushes each lash up onto a small silicone shield, then applies a lifting solution followed by a setting solution. When the shield comes off, your lashes hold that lifted shape for weeks.
Why does it work so well on straight lashes? They usually look shorter than they really are, because you’re seeing them from the side instead of the full length. Lifting them shows all of it and makes the eyes look more open. And since the curl starts at the root, it reads as natural rather than crimped.
If your lashes are light at the tips, a tint can help them stand out. We’ll talk through whether a tint suits your coloring and whether a patch test makes sense first, especially if you’ve had reactions to products before.
Most lash lifts last about 6 to 8 weeks. The curl softens gradually as new lashes grow in, so there’s no harsh line.
Aftercare is simple. Keep your lashes dry for about 24 hours, skip mascara for the first day and keep oil based products away from your eyes.
One note on timing: if you’ve got an eye infection, irritation or recent eye surgery, wait and check with your doctor first.
For a lot of people, a lash lift for straight lashes means no more daily curling and a soft, lifted look that lasts.
This post was written by a professional at Niš Beauty, a beauty studio in Mission Valley, San Diego. If you are looking for lash lift and tint in San Diego, our estheticians can help you choose the right service.
*General beauty information, not medical advice. If you have a skin or eye condition, talk with a licensed medical professional first.*