Keratin is having a moment. It’s recently popped up in all your fave haircare goodies for luscious tresses. And now you see this wonder ingredient is in lash lifts, too! Can keratin do for lashes what it does for the hair on your head? What is a keratin lash lift? 

Keratin lash lifts combine a keratin treatment and lash lift procedure to nourish and curl the natural lashes for up to two months. Lashes are lifted at the root and curled to make eyes appear bigger and brighter. Keratin is a protein with strengthening properties found naturally in the hair.

Join me as I go over how a keratin lash lift works, what makes it shine, and why you want to add keratin goodness to your lovely lashes! 

Ready? Let’s go!

What Is a Keratin Lash Lift?

A keratin lash lift is a procedure that uses silicone pads and solutions to lift and curl your natural lashes and then set the results for 4 to 8 weeks. 

What makes the procedure extra special? It has a keratin boost! (Having the power to lift your lashes right from the root and curl them flawlessly already makes the procedure spesh, of course…)

Keratin is the protein that gives your hair, nails, and skin structure and strength¹. This fibrous protein also makes animals’ horns, claws, and beaks strong². It’s tough stuff!

Here’s a glance at the 3 basic steps that make lash-lifting magic happen³:

• Step #1: A silicone pad (called a shield) is attached to your lid against your lash line. Your lashes are then brushed neatly onto the shield. This is a detailed job, as every lash needs to be straight, separate, and pointing the right way.  
• Step #2: A softening solution is applied to your lashes to get them flexible so they can be reshaped into a flattering curl.  
• Step #3: A setting solution is brushed onto your lashes to make them hold their new lift and curl for weeks. 

Then there’s the bonus step exclusive to keratin lash lifts: lashes are given a nourishing keratin treatment. How and when the keratin is applied depends on the salon and lash tech – but all keratin lash lifts have this buzzy ingredient in the mix^2,3. 

After your lashes have been lifted, curled, and treated to a dose of keratin, why not give them the full pamper package and tint them, too! A tint darkens your lashes to make them look more defined. This procedure works best on light-colored lashes, but you’ll also notice a difference on dark lashes with sun-bleached tips. Ask for a lash lift and tint if you’re keen to get this mascara-like effect.

Check out this great video tutorial from Enipra Beauty where she performs a flawless keratin lash lift.

Want more details on the keratin lash lift? Here you go!

How Much Does it Cost?	A bit over $100 on average (though prices depend on multiple factors).
How Long Does The Procedure Take?	45 to 60 minutes.
How Long Do Results Last?	4 to 8 weeks.
Are There Aftercare Rules?	Protect your lashes from water, steam, heat, sweat, and tears for 24 hours after your procedure. Plus, don’t get makeup or skincare products on your lashes during this time.
Is it Safe?	Lash Lifts are safe when applied by licensed, certified, and experienced lash techs.

Why Should I Get a Keratin Lash Lift? 

The only way to give your lashes lasting lift and curl is to process them with chemicals. It’s an effective method (hello, curl for up to 2 months!), but it can weaken your lashes.

Enter: keratin to save the day! The keratin treatment nourishes and strengthens lashes to protect them against damage. 

So, a keratin lash lift is less likely to leave your lashes brittle and broken. Though, trained, experienced lash techs always protect against lash damage by assessing your lashes before the procedure and keeping the solutions on for the right amount of time for your lash type. 

Pro tip: Further nourish your lashes by applying a conditioning oil like castor or coconut oil daily. You can make 100% natural coconut oil lash serum for healthy, glossy lashes in 3 easy steps!

How Do Keratin Lash Lifts Compare With Other Lifts?

You’ll find 4 semi-permanent lash-lifting procedures: a lash perm, lash lift, LVL lash lift and keratin lash lift. 

Here’s what makes these procedures different:

Type of Lash Lift	Characteristics
Lash Perm	This is one of the earliest lash lift procedures. It uses solutions and silicone rollers (called rods) to curl lashes. Techniques and products have advanced since the lash perm was introduced, and most salons have upgraded this procedure.
Lash Lift	This is an improved version of the lash perm. Lashes are lifted right from the root and curled using solutions and silicone pads (called shields).
LVL (length-volume-lift) Lash Lift	This procedure uses branded products and techniques to lift, thicken (thanks to a volumizing solution), and dye lashes.
Keratin Lash Lift	This procedure lifts lashes from the root and curls them using solutions and silicone pads – with an added dose of strengthening keratin!

Discover more differences between the lash lift and lash perm and which is better. 

Can You do a Keratin Lash Lift at Home?

All lash lifts are only safe when done by a trained, experienced lash pro.

Lash lifts can go wrong if done by first-timers, resulting in anything from nightmare results to damaged lashes, eyes, and skin. Attempting to give yourself a lash lift is especially risky. 

There’s a reason kits you buy online come with strong warnings that only trained professionals should use the product! 

Keratin Lash Lift – Key Takeaways 

A keratin lash lift is simply a lash lift with a strengthening, protective protein boost! 

The beauty biz keeps bringing out upgraded procedures for better results, and that’s exactly what the keratin lash lift is: a way to lift and curl lashes while keeping them strong and healthy.

Let me know if you have any questions if you’ve tried this amazing lash enhancement treatment

– Askao

References 

1. Kathryn Watson – medically reviewed by Christina Chun, MPH (2018). What Is Keratin? Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/keratin (Accessed on 19 July 2022)
2. Jitendra Kumar (2021). Significance of keratinophiles in biofertilizer development from keratinous waste: Upcoming perspective. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/keratin (Accessed on 19 July 2022)
3. Thatiana Diaz (2019). Are Keratin Lash Lifts The Secret To “Woke Up Like This” Lashes? Retrieved from https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/keratin-lash-lift (Accessed on 19 July 2022)