Lash lifts or extensions? A brief comparison…

Lash Extensions involve adding something to enhance your natural lashes(synthetic fibres of a silk or mink finish - no animal products here), which generally make your eyelashes look as though they are longer and more curled than they are.  

• Certain techniques (volume/mega volume) can also make it look as though you have way more lashes than you have naturally.

• This means that even if you have super fine, super sparse, short little lashes, we can make them look pretty darn amazing.  

• Although we never want to overload them, we have some advanced techniques using volume lashes and different curls and styling that you can enhance your lash look from ‘slightly natural’ - to all out ‘dramatic glam’.

• In terms of effects, lash extensions can be far more dramatic/dark than lifts (if that's the look you're after) and special effects like staggered/Kim k, doll eye, cat eye etc can be done.  

• With lash extensions, you need to avoid oily makeup or remover, anything sticky (gel pot eyeliner is a big no!)

• Mascara is also a no go with extensions. - at all.   So, if you love to load on the eye makeup, a lift is probably a better option. 

• Most people that love lash extensions (i.e. most people that get them once!) don't mind the maintenance - it's a nice way to relax and have a little nap while getting beautified - but for others, having to do it every few weeks is too much bother.

• Many people love the semi permanence of lashes.  They don’t run down your face when sweating or in the water.  (Which is why many ladies book a full set for their sunny destination trips!)

• Feeling the need to wear less makeup is another huge perk of having lashes.  So many people feel like they look so much more awake and refreshed when they wake up.   Just a bit of lipgloss or tinted moisturizer and they can zip out the door!!🥰🥰

• One of the most frequent comments we get from clients is how much more time they have to sleep in!   We get told all the time how they  save SO much time getting ready in the morning💖  Our clients love having those extra ZZZ’s, and they love that they feel like they don’t have to apply makeup anymore!   

That sounds pretty darn good to us! 😉🤍

Lash Lifts on the other hand, rely on the natural lashes, while using a chemical process, have their shape altered, then infused with keratin, to give them a lifted/curled look. 

• The result of this is almost entirely dependent on what your natural lashes are like to start with. It can be combined with a tint for added impact, which we recommend most of the time (unless your lashes are jet black).

• Even those with dark lashes normally find that the last couple of mm are naturally paler, so a tint can give the illusion of longer lashes.

• If you have long, reasonably full lashes, a lash  lift will generally give you amazing results! However, if your lashes are shorter, finer, or maybe you just don't naturally have that many, the results can be a little underwhelming. 

• Yes, they will be more curled, and darker if you have a tint, but if you don't have a lot in the way of natural lashes, it might not be the right treatment for you.

• With lash lifts you're limited in that we can only do so much with your lashes - basically curl them upwards and make them darker with a tint.

• Sometimes, people ask for “cat eye effect” with a lash lift which is simply not possible - we can't make your natural lashes longer on the ends without extensions. The lift involves curling them upwards, onto a rod, and although  we can customize the angle of curl (usually done based on the length of your lashes) we can't actually specifically shape/style your lashes with a lift.

• In terms of maintenance:   lifts require less maintenance.

•  You don't have to be as careful with makeup and oily things. You can get a lift and put whatever you want on them - oily makeup remover, sticky pot eyeliner, mascara etc - and take it off with vigour. 

•  Lash lift results last  longer than extensions (you can expect a lift to look good for as long as 6-8 weeks.