Brands typically ask you to keep the lashes dry, oil-free and untouched for the first day, and the exact rules come from your specialist. At kruLA the keratin lash lift takes 1 h; this guide covers water, mascara, sleep, oils and long-term care.
kruLA does keratin lash lift in Century City for $110: call (949) 883-8301.
What are the aftercare rules after a lash lift?
Brands typically ask you to protect the lashes while the curl sets, then to treat them gently.
The usual advice, to be confirmed by your specialist for the product used:
- Keep the lashes dry and do not rub the eyes in the first day.
- Avoid steam, saunas and heavy sweating early on.
- Keep oils and oil-based makeup removers away from the lashes.
- Do not use an eyelash curler.
- Brush the lashes with a clean spoolie once you are told you can.
Can you get your lashes wet after a lash lift?
Not in the first day, as brands advise, and after that you can wash your face normally.
Your specialist gives the exact wait for the products used. If you cry or splash water on them early, pat dry gently and do not rub.
Do lash lifts get ruined after wetting them?
Wetting them once the lift has set does not ruin it, and water or steam in the first day can loosen the curl.
That is why brands ask you to wait. After the first period, washing and showering are normal.
Can I wear mascara after a lash lift, and do I still need it?
Not at first, and after that you can wear a non-waterproof mascara, though most clients find they need little or none.
Remove it gently with an oil-free remover and do not tug at the lashes. A lift with a tint is built to read without mascara.
How do I sleep after a lash lift?
Sleep on your back in the first day if you can, so the lashes do not press into the pillow.
If you are a side sleeper, keep the pillowcase clean and try not to press your eye into it. A lash pressed flat while the curl is setting can set out of shape.
Is castor oil bad for a lash lift?
In the first days, yes: oils can loosen the curl and break down the tint, so brands ask you to avoid them early on.
Later, a light conditioning serum can be fine. Ask your specialist which products suit the one used on your lashes.
What are the best aftercare products for a lash lift?
An oil-free gentle cleanser, a clean spoolie and a light water-based conditioning serum cover most of it.
Your specialist can name a product that suits the lift. Avoid oil-based removers and heavy balms near the lash line.
How do I maintain my lash lift results?
Protect the lashes in the first days, keep oil away from them, brush them gently and do not use a curler or heat on them.
No routine stops the result from fading, because lashes shed and regrow. Following the advice helps it hold while it fades. The duration guide explains the fade.
Why did my lashes change direction after a day, or drop after the tint?
A lift relaxes a little as it settles, and a small change in the first days is normal.
A big change points to a lift that was not fully set, or to water or oil reaching it early. Tell the salon, because the lift can be repeated once the lashes have rested.
What are the do's and don'ts of lash lift care?
Do keep the lashes clean, dry at first and gently brushed; do not rub, curl, steam or oil them early on.
Check the list at the top of this page against the sheet your specialist gives you, because it overrides any general advice.
How should I care for my natural lashes long term?
Remove eye makeup gently every night, do not pull at the lashes and keep products oil-free near the lash line.
Leave a gap between lifts and let the lashes recover. If they look brittle, see the safety guide.
What drives the price of a lash lift? At kruLA a keratin lash lift is $110 and the session takes 1 h; the price includes a custom tint, and adding brow lamination makes it the Ultimate Lash & Brow Glow-Up combo at $180 for 2 h.
Every service and its session time is on the prices page, and the lash lift page has the booking button.
Lash lift aftercare FAQ
What is lash lift aftercare?
Follow the aftercare sheet your specialist gives you: it covers when you can wet the lashes, what to avoid near the eyes and how to clean them. Ask before you leave the chair, and write the wait down.
What not to do after lash lift and tint?
Avoid water, steam, heavy oils and rubbing the eyes in the first day, and follow the sheet your specialist gives you. Ask before you leave the chair.
What should I avoid after a lash lift?
Water and steam in the first day, oil-based eye products and rubbing the lashes. Follow the sheet your specialist gives you.
Can I get my lashes wet after a lift?
Not in the first day, as your specialist advises. After that, gentle cleansing is fine; avoid rubbing.
Can I still wear mascara with a lash lift?
Yes, with a mascara made for sensitive eyes, once the specialist says it is fine. Many people skip mascara because the lift and tint do the job.
Can you have a bath after a lash lift?
A bath is fine if you keep your face dry; keep water and steam off the lashes in the first day, as your specialist advises. After the wait, normal washing is fine.
How long after lash lift can you shower?
Follow the wait your specialist gives you; brands typically ask you to keep water off the lashes in the first day. A shower with the face turned away from the water is the usual advice.
Can you wash your face after lash lift and tint?
Wait as your specialist advises, and then wash gently without rubbing the eyes. Keep the sheet your specialist gives you.
Do lash lifts get ruined after wetting them?
Wetting too soon can loosen the set, which is why your specialist gives you a wait. After it, normal washing is fine.
What if I cry after a lash lift?
Crying wets the lashes, which is why your specialist gives you a first-day wait. Blot gently and tell the studio at (949) 883-8301 if you are worried.
How to sleep after a lash lift?
Sleep on your back, or on a clean pillowcase, and avoid pressing the lashes into the pillow in the first day. Follow the sheet your specialist gives you.
Does hot water or steam ruin a lash lift?
Hot water and steam can loosen the set in the first day, which is why your specialist asks you to avoid them. After the wait normal washing is fine.