Lash Extensions vs Lash Lifts

We fully recognize that eyelash extensions are not for everyone, the commitment, the upkeep, the looking like a plucked chicken may not be something you’re ready for. An alternative solution may be a lash lift or lash perm. Let’s get into the pros and con’s of each to help you figure out what is the best fit for you.

Lash extensions will require a touch up every 2-3 weeks. A lash lift will require another perm in 6-8 weeks. With a lash lift, you cannot reperm them before the 6 week mark or damage may be done to the hairs and they can end up falling out or looking like velcro because of the chemicals used, time in between each perm is important.

  Both services will require 24 hours of no water on your lashes. After the initial 24 hours you can get your lashes wet.

A lash lift will provide the most natural look, and if you have an active lifestyle may be a great fit. With lash extensions if you surf or swim, there is a bit more upkeep and daily maintenance required.

A lash lift takes your natural lashes and perms them, as if you were to have used an eyelash curler and curled your lashes a few times. While eyelash extensions provide curl & thickness because an extension is applied to each natural lash. The biggest con of eyelash extensions is their shedding cycle, when they fall out with your natural lash (yes they should fall out with a natural lash, it’s a good thing!) there is no telling how they will fall out. It could be 1/3 on your right eye, and barely anything on your left eye creating what we like to call the “plucked chicken look.” There is no telling how you will shed because sleep patterns, hair shed cycle, lifestyle, cleanliness & a few other things contribute to how things shed.

Ultimately, it’s up to you on what you think is a better fit, but if you’re still unsure or have questions, schedule a free online consult. We can “meet” via zoom & chat about what works best for you.