Please note this is step by step guide for those wanting to learn how to do lash lifts on clients, and if you are not a therapist you should get this done safely at a reputable salon. And for therapists please do not attempt to perm someone’s lashes without the vital TRAINING beforehand.
Or book in to have the treatment carried out by me at my London salon Le Crisadore – Catford Lewisham.
0208 61 4686 http://www.lecrisadore.com/lvl-lash-lift.html
What is a Lash Lift Treatment?
I first heard about LVL or lash lifts some years back when they were commonly known as lash perms, and these would give a curling effect to the lashes using a bendy rod as a mold guide. Now lash lift is slightly different in the sense that the lashes are encouraged to be straightened from the root and not curled but essentially the same thing.
This is a treatment that uses different Gels and Formula’s to lift or mold the eyelashes to appear fuller and longer. The treatment takes around 45 minutes and is absolutely pain-free.
And these last around 6 weeks. No need for mascara or eyelash extensions or crimping. Wake up to bold lashes every day.
The most important step is to ensure you have had a patch test carried out. This is where a few drops of the solutions are placed on your skin for at least 48 hours in order to ascertain any allergies or reactions.
Now for the BASIC TREATMENT STEPS and TIPS on what to do to get that perfect perm or Lift.
Preparation and Cleansing
The eyelids and lashes are cleansed of any makeup, oils or residues and the lashes cleaned with a protein remover solution. Then the lower lid lashes are covered to prevent any perming of these.
The Curling Rod / Shield
There are three different sizes of shields.
The larger size is more suitable for long natural lashes which need just a slight lift.
The medium size is suited for most clients, this gives an intense lift without being curled, suitable for medium to long lashes.
Small size is suited for smaller natural lashes or those who want to create a very permed look.
The lashes are then gently tacked back onto the shield upwards using the bonding gel. The straighter the lashes the better the final outcome as the bonding agents will leave the lashes in the exact position that the hairs have adhered in.
The Lifting Balm
Now the important parts.
A balm is then applied to the lashes. This breaks down the disulfide bonds and breaks up the shape and structure of the lashes. This will then be rebuilt in the second stage. This is left on for 10-14 minutes.
The Fixing lotion
This lotion will now repair those bonds we have broken in order to fuse using the shield curl as a guideline. Hence leaving you with the curl you are after. This left on for a further 10 minutes.
Tinting
This is where the lashes are given a boost of colour. There are various shades of tint to choose from ranging from blue-black, black, dark brown, brown, and so on. This is mixed and applied to the lashes for a few minutes and thoroughly cleansed.
The Nourishing Solution
This solution will help renourish the lashes and remove any residues of dye or lotions.
Using a clean mascara wand just flutter the lashes to dry out. And you have your LVL Lashes complete.
And as far as After Care goes just avoid any water or steam to the lashes for the first 24 hours. Just flutter away as if normal. And the best bit is you can still apply mascara or eye products as normal after the first 24 hours. No need for falsies or extensions.
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