People have coveted long, black eyelashes for ages. Many techniques, including mascara, false eyelashes, lash serums, and eyelash curlers, can achieve this effect momentarily.
A lash lift, a semi-permanent chemical procedure, can lengthen and curl your eyelashes, eliminating the need for mascara and enhancing the size and brightness of your eyes.
Like any chemical procedure, lash lifts may have adverse effects, so some people should think hard before scheduling an appointment.
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What Is A Lash Lift?
A lash lift is comparable to having your hair permed. Your lashes are treated with the same chemicals to give them a more curled appearance.
The silicone mold or shield is adhered to the eyelid by a safe glue. Afterward, the technician places the lashes on top of the mold, which has an outward and upward curve.
The lashes are then treated with a perm solution, which is left on for around 15 minutes. After around 45 minutes, that is removed, and a setting solution is applied to complete the procedure.
This semi-permanent surgery typically lasts until your natural lashes fall out and new ones begin to grow. That usually happens in four to six weeks.
Allergic Reactions Are Possible.
Some individuals, particularly those with sensitive skin, may have skin sensitivity or an allergy.
The skin around your eyes may become scorching, stinging, or red due to an allergic reaction to the glue.
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So you might want to think twice if you know how particular materials affect your skin.
Pregnant women should first consult their doctor.
There is disagreement among experts over the precise risk of lash lifts during pregnancy.
Whatever trimester you’re in, you should consult your OB-GYN before getting a lash lift.
Due to the chemical nature of the treatment, experts advise waiting until you are no longer pregnant.
Phthalates, frequently present in plastics and fragrances, can be transferred from pregnant women to growing fetuses through the placenta. Hence doctors typically advise waiting until the second trimester to color your hair or get lashes.