Lash Lift Aftercare: How to Care for Your Lashes

Lash Lift Aftercare: Our Top Tips

A lash lift is a relatively low-maintenance treatment, but following the right lash lift aftercare can help protect your results and keep your lashes looking their best. Your lash technician should provide instructions based on the particular lash-lift system used, as aftercare requirements can differ between products.

In this guide, we explain how to look after a lash lift, what to avoid immediately following your appointment and how to maintain your lifted lashes over the following weeks. We have also included professional advice that lash technicians can share with their clients.

Lash Lift Aftercare at a Glance

Always follow the instructions supplied by your lash technician, as aftercare can vary between lash-lift systems. General aftercare may include:

• Avoid rubbing or pulling your lashes.
• Brush them gently with a clean lash wand.
• Use gentle eye-area cleansers and remove makeup carefully.
• Avoid products or activities specifically restricted by your technician.
• Use only lash-compatible mascara and conditioning products.
• Contact your technician if the lashes appear overprocessed, unusually dry or uncomfortable.

We know that it’s not always possible to get all of the following information across during your lash lift appointments - similarly, it would be naive to expect your clients to remember everything. For this reason, we recommend creating a small ‘Lash Lift Aftercare Card’, which can include a condensed version of the following tips! 

Lash Lift Aftercare Tips

1. Avoiding Moisture

The aftercare period immediately following a lash lift depends on the system used. Follow the instructions provided by your technician and the product manufacturer, including any restrictions concerning water, steam, heat or makeup. If you are unsure which system was used, contact your technician before applying products or exposing the lashes to excessive moisture or heat. It’s easy to quickly mention to your clients that they should avoid getting their lashes wet during this time, but providing a little more detail can make the world of difference!

Instead of simply advising them to avoid water, you should also mention that they need to avoid steam too. This means:

• No trips to the sauna/steam room
• No hot yoga classes! 

Something that might seem self-explanatory to us might not necessarily be so obvious to others - it’s better to err on the side of caution and provide as much information as possible (without overloading them, of course). 

2. Avoiding Excessive Heat

Another lash lift aftercare tip that is often overlooked is avoiding exposure to heat. Heat can break down the lash lift, reversing all your hard work and resulting in an unhappy client. By reminding your client to avoid sunbeds within the 48-hour window following the treatment, you can avoid any dreaded disappointment! 

3. Stay Away from Harsh Products

One of the most important aftercare tips to give to your clients after a lash lift is staying away from harsh cosmetic and/or chemical products. We know clients will want to crack on with their usual skincare routine, but some adjustments may be necessary!

It is a good idea to inform clients that products containing AHAs (Alpha-hydroxy acids) and exfoliating cleansers can negatively impact their lash lift. Instead, a gentle cleanser or lash shampoo is advisable.

With the growing popularity of active ingredients in skincare products - usually acids - this is becoming increasingly important to mention. They can still use these magical products on the rest of their face, but the lash area should be avoided!

4. Be Careful with Make-up

Like skincare products, make-up can also have a detrimental impact on lash lifts - especially if used within the first 24-48 hours after treatment. Waterproof mascara is a big no-no, as are any other oil-based products as they take more force to remove.

If your clients have come to you for a lash lift, they may have tried natural products to enhance their lashes first - such as castor oil. But post lash lift treatment, this needs to be avoided! Oil can cause the lashes to straighten out, reversing the effects of the lash perm. 

5. Resist the Temptation to Rub! 

We all know how satisfying it can feel to rub your eyes. But particularly within the first 24 hours after a lash lift, it’s important for your clients to understand that excessively rubbing or pulling on the lash area can significantly affect how they look and can cause them to straighten. 

6. Lash Lift Aftercare Products

Lash lift aftercare products are often overlooked but they can make all the difference to your clients results! There are a couple of products you can recommend to your clients, or even retail to them to boost your income! Firstly, to promote lash growth, always recommend a peptide-based lash serum such as the InLei® Adiutriux Lash and Brow Serum. Hormone-based lash serums can be extremely dangerous and cause adverse effects.

Another product you can recommend to help keep the lashes nourished and avoid brittleness is the InLei® Fashion Lash Conditioner. This product contains ingredients that add a protective film to the lashes to protect them from environmental factors, as well as containing Mullein Flower extract to help keep the lashes silky and supple.

If your client still wants to wear mascara after their lash lift (never until 48 hours post-treatment!), you can advise a lash lift-safe mascara, such as the Frida Mascara. This is extremely gentle on the lashes, and gives the desired mascara effect whilst utilising the Keratix™ treatment which regenerates the hair, as well as amino acids and peptides that nourish and promote growth.

Lash Lift Aftercare MUSTS: 

Now for some quick steps your clients can take to improve the longevity of their lash lift! 

• Consider purchasing a gentle eye makeup remover if you don’t already own one
• Gently brush the lashes daily with a clean, dry lash wand
• Use a lash serum and conditioner to keep the lashes nourished
• If you really want to wear mascara, you can use a mineral mascara with natural fibres (but this is strictly only after the first 48 hours post-treatment)

We hope our top lash lift aftercare tips help to keep your clients happy and to avoid any possible disasters! If you have any more questions, just pop us a message on the chat below.

Lash Lift Aftercare FAQs

What should you do after a lash lift?

Follow the aftercare instructions provided by your lash technician, as requirements can differ between lash-lift systems. Avoid rubbing or pulling your lashes, brush them gently with a clean lash wand and use suitable eye-area products.

How long after a lash lift can I get my lashes wet?

This depends on the lash-lift system used. Some systems may have specific restrictions concerning water, steam or humidity immediately after treatment. Follow the guidance provided by your technician or contact them if you are unsure.

Can I shower after a lash lift?

You can shower, but follow your technician’s instructions about exposing your lashes to water, steam and excessive heat immediately after treatment. Avoid rubbing the eye area and gently pat your face dry.

Can I wear mascara after a lash lift?

Mascara can generally be worn once any post-treatment restriction specified by your technician has passed. Choose a suitable mascara and remove it gently without pulling or repeatedly rubbing the lashes.

How do I wash my face after a lash lift?

Use a gentle cleanser and avoid rubbing the eye area. Carefully cleanse around the lashes using light movements and pat the skin dry. Follow any initial water restrictions supplied by your technician.

How can I make my lash lift last longer?

Brush your lashes gently, avoid rubbing or pulling them, remove eye makeup carefully and use aftercare products compatible with your treatment. The results will gradually grow out as part of the natural lash-growth cycle.

How long does a lash lift last?

A lash lift commonly lasts around six to eight weeks, although results vary depending on the natural lash-growth cycle, the treatment used and how the lashes are maintained.

Can I use oils after a lash lift?

Follow the recommendations for the particular lash-lift system used. Oils and oil-based removers may not necessarily reverse every lash lift, but vigorous removal of these products can place unnecessary stress on the lashes.

What should I do if my lashes look dry or overprocessed?

Stop using potentially irritating products and contact the lash technician who performed the treatment. Avoid attempting to chemically correct or repeat the lash lift yourself.