Lash lift in Woking: how long it lasts and how to look after it

A lash lift is one of the simplest ways to wake up your eyes without daily mascara or the upkeep of extensions. If you are thinking about booking a lash lift in Woking, you probably want to know how long it lasts, how to look after it and whether it suits your lashes. This guide answers all three, with honest advice from our lash and brow team on Walton Road.

What is a lash lift?

A lash lift curls your natural lashes upwards from the root and sets them in that shape. Your lashes are placed over a small silicone shield, a lifting solution softens them so they can be reshaped, and a setting solution then fixes the new curl. Nothing is added to your lashes, so the result looks like your own lashes on a very good day.

Many clients add an eyelash tint at the same appointment. A lash lift and tint gives you lift and colour together, which is especially helpful if your lashes are fair or fine at the tips.

How long does a lash lift last?

A lash lift usually lasts around six to eight weeks. The curl itself does not drop out. Instead, your lashes shed and regrow naturally, and new straight lashes gradually replace the lifted ones. How long yours lasts depends on your own lash growth cycle, how you care for them in the first day and how much you rub your eyes.

Most clients rebook every six to eight weeks. Leaving a little time between treatments is kinder to your lashes than lifting them again too soon.

How long does the appointment take?

Plan for roughly an hour. The lift is gentle and most people find it relaxing, as your eyes stay closed throughout. Come without eye make-up, and remove contact lenses before your treatment if you wear them.

Lash lift aftercare: the first 24 hours

The first day matters most, because the curl is still setting. Follow these simple steps:

• Keep your lashes dry. Avoid washing your face with water around the eyes, swimming, saunas and steamy showers.
• Skip mascara and eye make-up.
• Do not rub your eyes or sleep face down into the pillow.
• Avoid oil-based cleansers and eye creams near the lashes.

Lash lift aftercare: the weeks after

After the first day you can return to your normal routine. Use a gentle, oil-free cleanser around the eyes, brush your lashes through each morning with a clean spoolie, and choose a water-based mascara if you wear one. Avoid lash curlers, as your lashes are already curled. A nourishing lash serum can help keep them conditioned between treatments.

Lash lift vs eyelash extensions

If you want a natural, low-maintenance look day to day, a lash lift is the better fit. For a bold look for one occasion, our cluster lashes add instant volume for a wedding, party or night out.

Is a lash lift right for you?

A lash lift suits most people with natural lashes of a reasonable length, including straight lashes that point down and are hard to curl. Very short lashes may show less change. If you have an eye infection, very sensitive eyes or have recently had eye surgery, wait until your eyes have fully recovered, and tell us about any allergies when you book. If you have not had a lash lift or tint with us before, ask about a patch test.

Pair it with brows

A lash lift pairs well with hybrid brow lamination for fuller, brushed-up brows, or a quick tidy with eyebrow threading. Clients often book them in one visit, coming in from Horsell, St Johns and Knaphill, with free parking behind our studio.

How much is a lash lift in Woking?

At Plush Beauty Studio, a lash lift is £45, an eyelash tint is £10 and cluster lashes are £35. See every lash and brow price on our lashes and brows page, or browse all our beauty treatments in Woking.