In brief
- A Korean lash lift lifts your own lashes from the root. They come straight up out of the lash line, with little curl.
- The difference from a regular lash lift is in the shape. Korean gives an open look and length, the classic lift a round curl.
- The lift stays visible for six to eight weeks. Korean and classic last equally long.
- For the first 24 hours your lashes stay dry. After that mascara is fine again, ideally one that comes off without oil.
- At Moons in Enschede a Korean lash lift costs €60.00, with tint €65.00.
Written by Nilay, owner and beauty therapist at Moons BeautyUpdated on
What is a Korean lash lift?
A Korean lash lift is a lash lift in which your own lashes are lifted from the root. A flat shield is placed on your eyelid. The lashes are laid over it hair by hair and set in that position. That puts the bend at the root, while the rest of the lash stands straight up.
The result is an open look. Your lashes look longer, because you now see them along their whole length. Nothing is extended or glued on: they are your own lashes in a different position.
The technique comes from South Korea, hence the name. You will also come across Korean eyelash lift and Korean lash lifting. They are the same thing.
Korean or regular lash lift: which one suits you?
With a regular, classic lash lift the lashes lie over a curved shield. That gives a round curl. Which of the two suits you depends on your lashes.
Straight or stiff lashes
Choose Korean. A lift from the root does the most for these lashes.
Lashes that grow downwards
Choose Korean. They come up out of the lash line, so they no longer hang in front of your eye.
Lashes with some curl already
Choose classic. The round curl follows what your lashes already do.
You mainly want fuller lashes
Choose classic. A visible curl makes your lashes look fuller.
Very short lashes
Both work, but you see less of it. You should be told that beforehand, before you pay for it.
You don't know
Have your lashes looked at first. The choice follows from their length, thickness and direction of growth.
Korean lash lift, LVL or keratin lift?
There are many names around the lash lift. Most are brands or methods that come down to the same thing: the lash is given a new position.
| Topic | What it is | The difference from Korean |
|---|---|---|
| Classic lash lift | The lift over a curved shield | A round curl, where Korean stands straight up |
| LVL | A brand name, in full length volume lift | Also a lift from the root. The difference is in the products |
| Keratin lash lift | A lift with keratin in the nourishing step | Keratin is about the care. The shape can be round or straight |
| Lash filler | A lift with a product that is meant to thicken the lash | It is about the thickness of the lash. The lift itself works the same |
| Lash botox | A nourishing treatment for lashes, often after a lift | No botox is involved. It is a name for a care treatment |
| Lash lamination | Another name for a lash lift | The name says nothing about the shape of the lift |
At Moons we do the Korean and the classic lash lift, both with or without tint. We finish every lift with a nourishing step.
How long does a Korean lash lift last?
Six to eight weeks. Your lashes renew themselves constantly, so the lift gradually grows out. It never suddenly looks grown out.
Online you sometimes read that a Korean lift lasts longer than a regular one, or is better for your lashes. There is no hard evidence for that. Both grow out with your own lashes and last equally long.
There should be at least six weeks between two lifts. That gives your lashes time to renew themselves.
Before and after: what do you see?
You see it as soon as you open your eyes. Your eyes look more open and your lashes look longer. On the first day the lift can still look a little stiff. It relaxes slightly after that.
Between the second and the fifth week the lift is at its best. It looks natural then, and you don't have to do anything for it. Curling your lashes with a lash curler is no longer needed.
If you have light lash tips, a tint makes the effect stronger. The lift opens your eyes, and the colour makes your lashes visible right to the tip. Photos of our own clients are on the results page.
Water, mascara, oil: what is allowed when?
| Topic | First 24 hours | After that |
|---|---|---|
| Water and showering | Keep your lashes dry | Fine |
| Sauna, pool and exercise | Skip them | Fine again |
| Mascara | Leave it off | Fine again. Choose one you can remove without oil |
| Waterproof mascara | Leave it off | Better not. You usually remove it with oil |
| Oil around your eyes | Don't use it | Leave it out. Oil makes the lift drop sooner |
| Rubbing and sleeping | Don't touch them, and don't sleep with your face in the pillow | Rub your eyes as little as possible |
Brush your lashes into shape every day with a clean spoolie. A lash serum is fine from the second day.
A Korean lash lift at home with a kit?
Kits are sold for doing it at home. The risk is in the place and in the timing. You work with lotions millimetres from your eye, and on yourself you cannot see what you are doing.
The processing time and the placement of each hair decide whether it turns out well. If a lotion stays on too long, or a lash lies crooked on the shield, it gets a kink. That only grows out after weeks.
What does a Korean lash lift cost?
| Topic | What you get | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean lash lift | The lift from the root | 60 minutes | €60.00 |
| Korean lash lift with tint | The lift, and colour right to the tip | 60 minutes | €65.00 |
| Classic lash lift | The lift with a round curl | 60 minutes | €50.00 |
| Lash tint | Colour only, in between two lifts | 30 minutes | €15.00 |
These are the prices at Moons in Enschede. You'll find all prices on the prices page.
What to look for when choosing a salon?
These are the signs of a place that handles your lashes with care.
They look first
At the length, thickness and direction of growth of your lashes. The technique follows from that.
The shield fits your eye
The size is chosen on the shape of your eye and the length of your lashes.
They ask about allergies
If you have ever reacted to tint, a test should be done beforehand.
The processing time fits your lashes
Stiff lashes need a little more time than fine ones.
You get an explanation of the first day
The first 24 hours decide how long the lift stays looking good.
You can see real work
Photos of their own clients and what others write. Ours are on the results page and under reviews.
Is your eye still red or painful?
If your eye becomes red, swollen or painful after a lash lift, or keeps watering, don't wait and call your GP. Also tell the salon where you had it done. If you have an eye infection, a stye or an allergic reaction, the lift waits until that has passed.
Frequently asked questions about Korean lash lift
What is a Korean lash lift?
A lash lift in which your own lashes are lifted from the root. They come straight up out of the lash line. That gives an open look, and your lashes look longer.
What is the difference between a Korean lash lift and a regular lash lift?
With a regular lash lift the lashes lie over a curved shield, which gives a round curl. With the Korean technique the bend sits at the root and the rest of the lash stands straight up.
Is a Korean lash lift better than a regular lash lift?
It is a different shape. Straight, stiff or downward-growing lashes often get more out of Korean. That it lasts longer or is healthier for your lashes has not been proven.
How long does a Korean lash lift last?
Six to eight weeks, depending on how fast your lashes grow. The lift gradually grows out.
How often can you get a Korean lash lift?
With at least six weeks in between. That gives your lashes time to renew themselves.
How long does a Korean lash lift take?
At Moons it takes an hour. You lie with your eyes closed the whole time.
Does a Korean lash lift hurt?
No. At most you feel the light pressure of the shield on your eyelid.
Can a Korean lash lift get wet?
Not for the first 24 hours. Skip the sauna, the pool and a heavy workout during that time too. After that everything is fine again.
Can you wear waterproof mascara on a Korean lash lift?
Better not. You usually remove waterproof mascara with an oil-based product, and oil makes the lift drop sooner. Regular mascara is fine after 24 hours.
Does a Korean lash lift work on short lashes?
The lift works, but on very short lashes you see less of it. Stiff and straight lashes actually benefit the most.
Can you get a Korean lash lift with tint?
Yes. With light lash tips the colour makes the effect stronger. At Moons the lift with tint costs €65.00.
Can you get a Korean lash lift during pregnancy?
Let us know when you book. Then we discuss whether to leave out the tint. If you are in doubt, ask your midwife as well.
Can you get a Korean lash lift if you wear contact lenses?
Yes. You take your lenses out before the treatment, so bring a case.
Can you get a Korean lash lift after lash extensions?
Only once the extensions are completely out. Have them removed first.
Can you do a Korean lash lift yourself?
Kits are sold, but you work with lotions right next to your eye. If a lotion stays on too long or a lash lies crooked, it gets a kink that only grows out after weeks.
What is the difference between a Korean lash lift and LVL?
LVL is a brand name for a lift that also lifts the lashes from the root. The difference is in the products that are used.
Is a Korean lash lift bad for your lashes?
Not if it is done carefully, with a processing time that fits your lashes and a nourishing step at the end. Lifting too often in a row is a risk.
What does a Korean lash lift cost?
At Moons in Enschede a Korean lash lift costs €60.00. With tint added it's €65.00.
Where can you get a Korean lash lift in Twente?
At Moons Beauty on Haaksbergerstraat in Enschede. From Haaksbergen and Oldenzaal it takes about twenty minutes by car.
From reading to doing
What we do with this in the salon
Korean lash lift in Enschede
The lift from the root at Moons, with price, steps and booking.
Classic lash lift
The lift with a round curl, for lashes that may look fuller.
Lash tint
A darker colour on your own lashes, for four weeks.
All lash treatments
Korean, classic and tint side by side, with price and duration.
