Lash extensions bond added lashes to your own, and a lash lift curls the lashes you have; kruLA offers the keratin lash lift and does not offer lash extensions. This guide explains what extensions are and how damage, upkeep and cost compare.
kruLA does keratin lash lift in Century City for $110: call (949) 883-8301.
| Lash lift | Lash extensions | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Curls and lifts your own lashes from the root; a tint darkens them | Bonds added lashes to your own lashes, one by one |
| Look | Natural, open, no mascara needed | Added length and density |
| Upkeep | Repeat the lift as the curl relaxes | Fills as the natural lashes shed |
| At kruLA | $110, 1 h, custom tint included | Not offered |
What are lash extensions?
Lash extensions are synthetic or silk lashes bonded one at a time to your own lashes with adhesive, to add length and density.
They come in styles from a natural classic set to a dense volume set. kruLA does not offer lash extensions.
Lash lift vs lash extensions: which is better?
A lash lift is better if you want your own lashes to look curled and defined with little upkeep, and extensions are better if you want dramatic length or density.
The lift works with the lashes you have. See lash lift vs lash extensions for the side-by-side.
Do lash lifts or lash extensions damage your eyelashes?
Either can, when done badly: a lift left on too long can leave lashes dry and brittle, and extensions can strain the natural lash if they are too heavy or put on wrongly.
The way to lower the risk with either is a trained specialist and a clear conversation about your eyes. The safety guide covers the lift.
Will lash extensions damage my natural lashes?
They can, if they are too heavy, too many are put on one lash or they are pulled off, and a careful application keeps the risk low.
Because an extension bonds to a natural lash, removal needs care. Never pick at extensions.
Which is safer, a lash lift or lash extensions?
Neither is safe or unsafe by method alone: the risk depends on the products, the technique and your own sensitivities.
A lift has no weight on the lash, and an extension has adhesive and weight on it. Allergy to adhesive is a reason to ask first about either.
How long do extensions last per individual lash?
An extension stays until the natural lash it is bonded to sheds, so each one goes on its own schedule.
That is why extensions need fills. A lift, in contrast, fades as the lifted lashes shed, and you repeat it when you want the curl back.
Lash lift vs extensions: how do the costs compare?
At kruLA a keratin lash lift is $110 with a custom tint, and extensions are priced by the salon that offers them, usually with fills on top.
Compare the cost over the period you plan to keep the look. The kruLA services are on the prices page.
How else can I get the lash lift effect?
An eyelash curler gives a curl for the day, and a lash lift sets the curl so you do not redo it each morning.
Mascara adds darkness for the day and washes off, while the tint in a lift stays through washing and fades gradually. The kruLA service is the lash lift.
Lash extensions FAQ
What are lash extensions?
Lash extensions are individual synthetic lashes attached on top of your natural lashes. kruLA does not offer them; a keratin lash lift ($110) lifts and curls your own. A lash lift is $110.
How do I remove lash extensions?
Ask the salon that applied them, since adhesives and methods differ. kruLA does not offer extensions, and removing them yourself can pull natural lashes.
When can I wash my hair after lash extensions?
Ask the artist who applied them; care rules vary by adhesive. kruLA does not offer lash extensions.
Can I wear mascara with lash extensions?
Ask your extension artist, since oil-based mascara can loosen adhesives. kruLA does not offer extensions, and with a lift many people skip mascara.
Will extensions damage my natural lashes?
They can if they are too heavy or put on wrongly, so the artist and the weight matter. kruLA does not offer extensions.
Can lash extensions be removed professionally?
Yes, the salon that applied them usually removes them. kruLA does not offer extensions or removal; its lift works on natural lashes, $110.
Does kruLA do lash extensions?
No. kruLA's lash service is a keratin lash lift with a custom tint, $110, which lifts and curls your own lashes.
Do lash extensions cost more than a lash lift?
kruLA does not offer extensions, so it prints no price for them. A keratin lash lift with custom tint is $110.
Can I get a lash lift after lash extensions?
Ask your extension artist first and have the extensions removed; the lift works on natural lashes. kruLA's lift is $110.