I Got a Lash Lift, and It Was Life Changing - Lash Lift Review

It's perfect if you prefer a no-makeup makeup vibe.

If you are looking for capital-D drama or have super-short lashes, you’ll probably want to consider extensions. If you like your natural lashes and just want a more wide-eyed look, or have a more natural vibe and want to skip mascara, a lash lift is a great choice for you.

I have pretty short lashes and love a more dramatic lash, so a lift didn’t give me the same instant satisfaction that extensions did, but I definitely noticed a difference. I feel more comfortable going to the beach or running out for breakfast without mascara because of the tint, but for my day-to-day I’m still wearing mascara to get the really lashy look I love. Despite not actually adding any length, the curl makes my lashes look longer, and it really opens up my small eyes. Essentially, it’s the perfect base to get the dramatic look I never could with my natural lashes.

Done right, it can be good for your lashes.

If you’re looking to nurse damaged lashes back to health, the good news is a lift can actually help you. “Lash curlers and the act of scrubbing off mascara every night are damaging to natural lashes,” says Buhler. With a lift, you can avoid all that and let your lashes grow long and strong.

It’s more low-maintenance than you think.

Extensions, as glamorous and fluffy as they are, are a huge pain to keep up with. Not only does getting the lift take half as long as extensions (mine took about an hour, whereas extensions can take anywhere from two to three hours), they need to be filled every two to three weeks. And you have to be incredibly gentle with them when washing your face, sleeping, and doing your makeup to avoid shedding.