For years, K-beauty has been at the forefront of trends. Glass skin masks, PDRN treatments, and the rise of microneedling serums are all Korean innovations that are now dominating beauty trends worldwide.
Korean lash lift players, also called K-lift, are participating in a similar trend to drive the growing K-beauty market. Jaimineey Patel, Head of VIP for BBB London says: “It’s perfect for those looking for subtle, polished results without everyday mascara.” They look natural, they’re affordable, and they’re maintenance-free or annoying.”
Not only does this amazing treatment speak to the current esthetician zeitgeist for natural, cosmetic-free beauty, but the results are much better for scar health than the traditional method.
What is a Korean Lash Lift?
A Korean braid lift bends your natural lashes from the root for a soft, natural tone. While traditional thread lifts use a single shield and a harsh thioglycolic acid formula that can leave threads feeling overdone, the Korean method prioritizes wound health, using a two-step process that works across the full length of the wound. “Growing” is also said to be easy and not very noticeable, and your lashes remain in good condition after treatment.
“It’s a permanent treatment that closes the bones from the root, which makes them appear longer and fuller,” explains Patel. “The products used to soften and replace the wires use a system based on cysteamine, which is another simple method that allows us to change the wires from the root to the tip, putting the health of the wounds first.”
How Is It Different From A Traditional Lash Lift?
The difference comes in both form and style. “In the traditional method of lifting scars, thioglycolic acid is used to break the hair bond; for the Korean version, a cysteamine-based formula is used instead,” explains Patel. “With traditional lifting, there is only one shield used, and the formula can only work on the back created at that time.”
Although both treatments help to create a new shape and curl, the two-step Korean lash lift offers a different result with a more deliberate approach, ensuring that the solution is evenly distributed. “During the first step of the Korean lash lift, a flat blade is used to lift the lashes from root to tip, creating a flat, smooth platform that allows the softening solution to work effectively at the roots,” adds Patel. “The ropes are first relaxed using a wide shield, then a new shape is created using a second shield that achieves the desired back and lift.”
Unlike a wide, too-curved result or a false result, the Korean lift creates a clean, natural and defined arc.
What to Expect from a Korean Lash Lift
I enjoyed the whole experience; it was refreshing and non-irritating, and within an hour, I left Liberty’s BBB salon with long, curly, but still natural locks.
The best part was that there was no heartbreak or irritation. Patel admits: “The results look natural and can be customized, there are no hard lines or borders as they grow. This method ensures that the eyelashes are always healthy and strong, and the results last six to eight weeks,” he adds.
It’s true. My mountains didn’t look good, but they were instantly defined. They looked like my natural lashes were doubled, and each one was subtly curled, meaning I could skip mascara for weeks.
It wasn’t just an attraction to improve my beauty routine, though; the long-term effects were equally impressive. Last month—especially when I was super tired—I found myself skipping makeup altogether and still looking bright-eyed and polished. Even better, my lashes look as curled and defined as the day I left the salon.
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