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How Long Do Lash Lifts Last?
Updated Beauty & Personal Care
What a lift actually is: a salon perm for your natural lashes (a rod + solution that sets a curl), often paired with a tint. Nothing is glued on. As each lash reaches the end of its growth cycle and falls out, the new lash grows in without that curl — so the look fades as hairs turn over, not because the perm "washes out" overnight.
Lash lift vs. extensions
| Lash lift | Lash extensions | |
|---|---|---|
| Attached to | Your own lashes, reshaped | Extra lashes glued on |
| Typical wear | 6–8 weeks with no fills | 2–4 weeks before a fill |
| Aftercare | Keep dry 24–48 hours, then normal gentle cleansing | Oil-free care, no picking |
Aftercare that actually affects longevity
- No water, steam, or makeup on the lashes for 24–48 hours while the set finishes.
- After that, cleanse gently; heavy oil-based removers can soften the set faster for some people.
- Don't rub or use an eyelash curler on freshly lifted lashes.
You can't make it last six months: the limit is biology (the lash growth cycle), not a stronger solution. Booking the next lift when the curl has mostly grown out is the usual rhythm, leaving a bit of gap so lashes aren't processed back-to-back without a break.
This is general salon-timing information, not a recommendation to get the treatment — patch tests, pregnancy, and eye conditions are decisions with the technician or a clinician.
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