Keratin lash lift in Burwood.

Why clients love a lift

• ✦Your own lashes, so it never feels heavy.
• ✦No foreign-body feeling: nothing is glued to the lash line.
• ✦Easy to look after: no refills and no lash curler.
• ✦Make-up as normal: wear and remove it as usual after the first 24 hours.

Results last 1–2 months, depending on how fast your lashes grow.

What happens during your appointment

1. 01A quick check of your lashes and eyes, and a chat about how much curl you want.
2. 02Your lashes are cleansed so they’re free of oil and makeup.
3. 03A soft silicone shield, sized to your lash length, is placed on the eyelid and your lashes are combed up onto it.
4. 04Lifting solution goes on the lashes (not the skin) for a time set by your lash thickness, followed by a setting solution.
5. 05Everything is gently cleaned off and a keratin treatment conditions the lashes.

Your eyes stay closed the whole time, and most clients find it relaxing.

How long it lasts and when to rebook

The curl stays in the lashes that were lifted. As they shed and new straight lashes grow in, the effect softens, usually after 1–2 months depending on how fast your lashes grow. Abby spaces lifts at least 6 weeks apart so lashes aren’t over-processed.

Before you come in

• ✦Come with clean lashes: no mascara or eye makeup.
• ✦Bring your contact-lens case if you wear lenses.
• ✦Any lash extensions need to be fully removed first.

Aftercare: Abby’s steps

• ✦Keep lashes dry, and avoid steam, saunas and swimming, for 24 hours.
• ✦No mascara for 24 hours; after that, skip waterproof formulas.
• ✦Try not to rub your eyes or sleep face-down on the first night.
• ✦After 24 hours, keep the lash line clean. A Cleveland Clinic ophthalmologist warns that not cleaning around your lashes lets things build up.
• ✦No lash curler needed. It can bend the lift.

Allergies and sensitive eyes

The lifting solutions are used very close to your eyes. A Cleveland Clinic ophthalmologist notes that sensitivity to fragrances or added chemicals is common, showing as redness, swelling or a rash.

Abby doesn’t offer patch tests, so tell her before you book if you have sensitive eyes or have reacted to lash products before. If anything stings during the treatment, tell Abby straight away so she can rinse it. If irritation lasts after you leave, see your GP or optometrist.

Please wait if you have an eye infection or have had recent eye surgery.