With more of us opting for more subtle makeup looks and ditching glam for minimalism and the no-makeup makeup look, the popularity of lash lifts has soared.

It’s the third most popular beauty treatment – behind microblading and dermaplaning – according to a recent study and it not only helps give you a beautiful, wide-eyed look but it can save you precious time not having to put mascara on each morning.

If you’ve been considering a lash lift and don’t know what to expect, or you’re just curious to know more, here’s our ultimate guide to lash lifts.

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What is a lash lift?

As the name suggests, a lash lift uses chemicals to temporarily lift and curl your natural lashes. Similar to how a perm uses chemicals to change and hold the shape of the hair on your head, lash lift chemicals temporarily reshape your eyelashes.

Lash lift vs lash extensions

Lash extensions, on the other hand, involve adding individual false lashes to make your existing lashes look longer or thicker.

“If you are new to lash treatments, it can be confusing to understand lash terminology,” said Debbie Law, International Lash Trainer at Nouveau Lashes.

“Both [lash lifts and lash extensions] can create the appearance of fuller, thicker-looking lashes with added volume but one uses a chemical process to alter the shape of your natural lashes and the other uses individual or fans of synthetic lashes that are applied to your natural lashes with adhesive.”

Lash lifts are lower maintenance than lash extensions because you don’t have to worry about them falling out or needing to get infills. They can also save you time in your morning routine. However, their impact and lift are only as good as your natural lashes. If you have short, thin lashes then the effect will be more subtle than someone who has longer, thicker lashes naturally.

Lash extensions are higher maintenance but they typically create a fuller, more glam look.

How do lash lifts work?

Before any beauty treatment that involves chemicals, you need to get a patch test. This is where a small amount of the chemical or dye used in the treatment is applied to the skin and left for up to 48 hours to check to see if it causes a reaction.

If you don’t experience any reaction, your lash lift will involve the following steps. These are largely the same, regardless of which lash lift you opt for, although some steps might be skipped or combined.

• Cleanse: A lash technician will cleanse your lashes, to remove any makeup or oils that might interfere with the lifting process
• Shield: Next, they’ll apply a silicone mold to the eyelid. This acts as a base for the lashes to be lifted and curled
• Bond: A special gel, known as bonding gel, will be applied to the lashes and the lashes will be pressed against the shield to create the curl and lift
• Lift: A lifting balm is applied which allows the structure and shape of your lashes to change and be lifted at the root
• Fix: This is then followed by a lash fix which locks the new shape in place
• Tint: If you’re having a lash lift and tint, the tint will be brushed over the lashes to darken them and add volume and depth.
• Moisturise: Finally, the technician will apply a moisturising serum to nourish the lashes. This also helps ease them off the shield gently, revealing lifted lashes without causing damage.

Different types of lash lifts

Diablo Cosmetics

There are several different types of lash lifts available, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Here are some of the most popular options:

1. Traditional Lash Lift: The traditional lash lift is the most common type of lash lift which uses a perming solution to create a long-lasting curl. An LVL lash lift is the same as a traditional lash lift. It stands for Length, Volume and Lift and is the name given to lash lifts performed by Nouveau Lashes – the company that invented the LVL – and only uses Nouveau Lashes.
2. Keratin Lash Lift: A keratin lash lift uses a keratin-infused solution to not only lift and curl the lashes but also nourish and strengthen them.
3. Y Lash Lift: A Y lash lift is a more advanced type of lash lift where the technician uses a Y-shaped mold to lift and curl the lashes.
4. Lash Perming: Lash perming is another type of lash lift that uses a perming solution to curl the lashes.
5. Semi-Permanent Lash Lift: Semi-permanent lash lifts use a stronger lifting solution to create a more dramatic look.

Lash lifts are often combined with lash tints. “A lash tint will typically take place after the lashes are lifted, or you can opt for a tint on its own if you do have lighter lashes,” said Law. “Whilst a lash lift creates lift and volume in the lashes, the tint will then darken the lashes, giving them even more definition and stand out.”

How long does a lash lift last?

Nouveau Lashes

One of the most common questions people ask is how long do lash lifts last. The short answer is – it depends!

On average, lash lifts can last anywhere from four to eight weeks yet the exact length of time can depend on:

• Your natural lash growth cycle
• The type of lash lift used
• How well you take care of the lashes after treatment

Everyone’s lashes grow at different rates, but on average, lashes go through a three-phase growth cycle that lasts approximately six to eight weeks. This means that if you get a lash lift at the beginning of your lash growth cycle, the lift may last longer than if you get it towards the end of the cycle. Not that it’s possible to really know where in the cycle you are.

Traditional lash lifts typically last around four to six weeks, while keratin lash lifts can last up to eight weeks. Semi-permanent lash lifts, which use a stronger lifting solution, can last up to 12 weeks.

How long after a lash lift can I shower?

It’s important to avoid getting the lashes wet for the first 24 hours after the treatment. Also, try not to rub or pull at the lashes so it’s a good idea to avoid wearing mascara or makeup certainly in the first couple of days. Using a lash conditioner or serum can help to nourish and protect the lashes, which can help the lift last longer because it makes your lashes stronger, and less likely to fall out.

Can you wear mascara with a lash lift?

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Beauticians advise not wearing mascara for at least the first 24-48 hours after a lash lift as the oils in the mascara can weaken the solution, which can reduce the impact of the lash lift.

It’s not just the mascara itself that causes problems, either. When you wear mascara, you’re more likely to wash your face and pull at the lashes (even accidentally) when trying to remove the mascara. This can lessen the impact of the lash lift.

After the initial period, it’s fine to wear mascara but make sure you remove it gently and try to avoid oily eye makeup remover. It’s also worth avoiding waterproof mascara as this is notoriously difficult to get off, and usually requires oil or balm. Two enemies of the lash lift.

Does lash lift damage lashes?

Law told mamabella, “It’s very unlikely that a lash lift will damage your natural lashes if performed by a qualified lash artist using certified products that have been specifically developed for lifting eyelashes. However, if done incorrectly, this could cause some lash loss or irritation, so make sure to always visit a professional lash artist, and avoid any online uncertified DIY lash lift kits.”

If anything, not wearing as much mascara, curling your lashes, or washing and potentially pulling at your lashes as much could be beneficial. You just need to make sure you’re conditioning the lashes and looking after them.

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Dermaplaning is a way of exfoliating your face by removing the top layers of your skin. First and foremost it’s a superficial exfoliation treatment that gets rid of dirt and improves your skin’s health and texture.

By getting rid of the dead skin on your face, it means your face care products can go deeper and work better. Another positive outcome of dermaplaning is that it gets rid of the short, soft hair on your face called vellus hair (also known as peach fuzz), making your skin look and feel even smoother.

What is dermaplaning? 

For in-salon dermaplaning, a dermatologist or skincare expert will use a surgical scalpel or specialist razor to remove the superficial layer of your skin.

The procedure usually takes around 30 minutes per treatment. The blade is aimed at a 45-degree angle and is slowly dragged across the skin removing dead skin cells, scar tissue, and other debris. It’s regarded as a very effective skincare treatment and most women have noticeably better skin after their first treatment.

“When (dermaplaning is) done well, skincare products are able to penetrate deeper into the skin, radiance is improved and make-up sits better and smoother on the skin,” explains Dija Ayodele, skincare expert and author of Black Skin, The Definitive Skincare Guide. 

Dermaplane facial explained

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Dermaplaning sounds like a miracle procedure for your face, but because of that, it can be costly to have it done professionally. Your skin naturally replaces skin cells every month, so you’re going to want to have a dermaplaning treatment monthly to get the best results.

It costs approximately £40 – £70 per treatment, so you’re looking at spending £480 – £840 annually.

To have it done you’ll most likely be laid down in a chair and they’ll use either an electronic or manual dermaplaning tool. You may be offered a numbing spray or local anaesthesia to sedate the skin before treatment.

Once the dermaplaning procedure is over you’ll likely have an aloe gel applied to your face. It’s also recommended to have suncream put on your face because it will be more vulnerable to sunlight at this point.

It is possible to do a form of dermaplaning at home and there are various tools you can buy. Jump to our dermaplaning at home section below to find out more about this. 

Benefits of dermaplaning

Dermaplaning was originally used as a treatment for acne scarring because it dramatically reduces the appearance of acne scars and removes discolouration because it encourages new skin growth.

The procedure can help the appearance of other scarring too because it helps even out the texture of the skin from scarring. Just to note though, it shouldn’t be used on active acne because it can cause flare-ups by spreading bacteria.

Other than helping to make scarring less noticeable, dermaplaning is now more commonly used to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, aided by enabling other skin products to penetrate better.

It removes dead skin and hair, meaning it can improve the brightness of your skin and improve your skin’s texture.

Losing the top layer also means your other skincare products will be able to penetrate better and be more effective, too.

Elsewhere, dermaplaning can help your makeup look more natural, particularly when applying foundation because the skin surface is more even and smooth.

After your first dermaplaning treatment you’re going to see an instant improvement in your skin texture and tone. It may take a little longer for the fewer wrinkles and dark spots to be noticeable.

Even though dermaplaning is improving the dryness of your skin in the long run, by getting rid of any dead skin cells, don’t be alarmed if initially, your skin feels tight and dry.

The results from dermaplaning are different for everyone, so it’s worth giving it a try to see how much better your skin feels afterward.

Does Dermaplaning make hair grow back thicker?

Although the main aim of Dermaplaning is to improve your skin, lots of women are doing it to remove the fluffy hair on their faces. It’s essentially like a full-face shave for women.

The hair on your face is officially called, ‘vellus,’ but is regularly referred to as, peach fuzz, whiskers or baby fuzz. As we get older, or as a result of polycystic ovaries, the downy hair on our faces can become denser, which can lead to you feeling insecure and having low self-esteem.

If you’re worried your hair will grow back thicker and darker after dermaplaning, don’t be. It’s not a permanent solution to hair removal, but when it does grow back it won’t grow back through thicker and darker. This is because it’s removing the hair before the follicle, meaning the hair will grow back as it did before the treatment.

There is however a chance of ingrown hairs from dermaplaning, but these can be prevented and treated by exfoliating and cleansing your face before and after treatment (although leave that for a few days afterwards).

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Dermaplaning at home

JML

Dermaplaning is a safe, non-invasive treatment, but ideally, you’re going to want to have it done by an expert.

At least for your first time trying dermaplaning, make sure you visit a reputable dermatologist.

There are lots of women that do dermaplaning at home, but you’ve got to make sure you have the right tools and techniques.

Otherwise it can be risky.

“Without knowing the correct technique, such as the right angle and how you should hold the blade, you can easily cut the skin and this can lead to infection,” said Maja Swierczynska, the lead aesthetic practitioner in London’s STORY clinic and dermaplaning trainer at Harley Academy. 

MB recommends: The dermaplaning tools we’ve used and can recommend include the Hollywood Browzer (£14.95) and JML Finishing Touch Dermaplane Glo (£19.99) pictured here

Dermaplaing side effects

If you’re wondering whether dermaplaning will hurt during the treatment you needn’t worry because it feels more like light, feathery strokes across your face. Compared to waxing, having your hair lasered, or threading, dermaplaning is more like shaving, so it’s more comfortable to have done.

Dermaplaning treatments are suitable for most people, however, there are some instances where it’s not advised to be done. For example, if you have excessively oily skin then your pores could get blocked because the oil is unable to cling to the vellus hair that’s been removed.

Although dermaplaning is pain-free, there can be some side effects including the risk of infection, redness, discolouration, irritation, or skin breakouts. There’s a slightly higher risk of tiny cuts or grazes on your skin if you have uneven skin texture.

That’s why it’s vital for you to get your dermaplaning done right, whether that’s with a professional or by yourself. It’s also worth speaking to an expert before having dermplaning done if you fall into any of the following categories:

• Cancer patients
• People with blood conditions
• People with uncontrolled diabetes
• People with Roaccutane
• People with sunburn or windburn

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There’s been a lot of buzz recently about the Judy Murray face treatment which saw her wrinkles and ‘turkey neck’ virtually vanish in a matter of months. Officially known as Morpheus8, the treatment is a non-surgical face lift that uses needles and radio frequency to boost collagen.

It’s the same treatment that Amanda Holden was raving about on her Instagram page last year, and – if Google search data is anything to go by – is becoming a popular choice across the country.

However, unsurprisingly, the Morpheus8 treatment is not cheap. Reports suggest the Judy Murray face treatment cost a total of £4,500.

With this in mind, we wanted to look at the science of the treatment to reveal how Morpheus8 works and whether it could work for you.

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The inspiration behind the Judy Murray face treatment

Dr Todd

In an interview with the 61-year-old tennis coach, and Andy Murray’s Mum, the catalyst for the Judy Murray face treatment was when her sons started teasing her for having a ‘turkey neck.’

As you can read in our Best neck cream guide, as well as our How your skin changes in each decade of your life – and what to do about it guide, the skin on our necks is thinner and contains fewer oil glands than elsewhere on our bodies.

Many of us who use anti-ageing creams likely concentrate on our face but treating our necks is just as important – if not more so – if you want to maintain a youthful-looking appearance.

To treat the sagging skin on her neck, as well as lift and tighten the skin on her face to get rid of her wrinkles and age spots, Judy Murray enlisted the help of cosmetic doctor, Dr Judy Todd who practices at the Synergy Skin Clinic in Glasgow and the Taktouk Clinic in London.

 

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“Before, I was never interested in beauty treatments or how I looked – I’m a sports person,” Murray said in an interview with Dr Todd. “But I’m in the public eye and I often have to do speeches in front of big audiences at conferences or coaching and, as I was getting older, I wanted to still look good when I appeared in public.

“I spent most of my life working outside and a significant number of years following my kids on the tennis circuit and sitting in the sun scowling with the pressure of watching them perform. So I’ve got lovely scowl lines – and I’ve got a lot of laughter lines, too.”

The treatment can also help reduce scars and sun damage.

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What is Morpheus8?

Morpheus8, marketed by InMode (which may explain why in some places it’s described as InMode Morpheus8) was the first and only technology that was cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to penetrate subdermal tissue, which is the innermost layer of your skin as deep as 8mm.

It uses up to 40 gold-coated pins, each measuring 7mm, to penetrate the skin and deliver thermal radio-frequency (RF) energy up to 8mm deep. The number of pins depends on which configuration is used, and for what treatments. To put this into perspective, traditionally radio-frequency (RF) devices penetrate at around 4mm which targets the higher levels of dermal tissue.

The majority of RF devices on the market deliver this electromagnetic energy via LEDs but Morpheus8 (as well as some other professional devices) get deeper into the skin using pins. This is a process called micro-needling.

What did the Morpheus8 Judy Murray face treatment involve?

InMode

A single Morpheus8 treatment takes around an hour and it uses micro-needling to rejuvenate the skin, while delivering RF thermal energy into your skin. This is what was involved in the Judy Murray face treatment.

After a numbing cream is applied to the area, the handheld micro-needling tool is ‘stamped’ over the face or neck. This can cause the skin to look red for about 48 hours after each treatment.

It typically takes three sessions to get the desired results and each session costs £1,500. These sessions can be administered in a matter of months, although lockdown restrictions have made this difficult for the time being.

What’s more, you’ll usually need to get it topped up every 12-18 months if you want the results to remain.

According to InMode, Morpheus8 uses Burst mode RF technology, and Morpheus8 Body automatically deploys bipolar RF energy to multi-level treatment depths in a single cycle. This, apparently, reduces the number of sessions and the lengths of treatments.

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K Water is actually the brand name of Kérastase’s in-salon treatment that uses so-called lamellar technology. Wonder Water is the name of L’Oreal Elvive’s alternative.

Lamellar technology and lamellar water traces back to a company called NeoPharm from South Korea which developed Multi-Lamellar Emulsion (MLE) – a mix of oil and water that mimics the “lamellar structure” found naturally in our skin and is responsible for its barrier, and how it works.

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What is lamellar water?

Kerastase

Both Kérastase’s K Water and L’Oreal Elvive’s Wonder Water are lamellar treatments based on lamellar technology.

They both consist of lightweight molecules – up to 10 times smaller than those found in traditional conditioner and masques – which, when mixed with water form a topcoat, or barrier, on the surface of the hair.

This adds shine, acts as a barrier to protect your hair from pollution and damage and helps create a lightweight and fluid hair movement.

What’s more, it works instantly and presents a flawless finish to your blow-dry.

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A mixture of so-called lipid compounds and cationic derivatives “rush” to your hair’s fibres, forming neat layers that give the K Water and Wonder Water’s smooth finish.

The actives automatically bind to the areas that need the most care, staying away from sections of fibres which are healthy and this results in a lighter lamellar treatment. Often, hair treatments and conditioners can weigh down the hair, causing it to look shiny but flat.

K Water vs L’Oreal Wonder Water: How does the lamellar water treatment work?

L'Oreal Elvive

Once your hair has been cleansed, apply the lamellar water product to your lengths and ends before instantly rinsing it off. This replaces the need for conditioner or masks.

The act of rinsing activates the molecules which bond to form ultra-fine topcoat on the surface of your hair and because it works instantly, it doesn’t add any time to your salon visit like a masque would.

K Water is only currently available in salons, and costs around £7 on top of your cut or blow-dry. When salons are open, it’s common across the US but is an exclusive salon treatment in select Rush Salons in the UK. You can find your nearest here.

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Obviously, with many of us on lockdown, going to a salon isn’t possible. A handful of sites sell Kerastase K Water for use at home – for around £30 a bottle – but reviews are not favourable. With some claiming that these sites are selling knock-off Kerastase products. As this is a product designed to be used in salons, we can’t recommend buying it for use at home.

L’Oreal Elvive’s Wonder Water, however, is freely available to buy from Boots, Lookfantastic, Superdrug and more – and it costs just £9.99.

Will K Water work on damaged hair?

Kérastase claims that K-Water suits all hair types because it mimics the natural structure found in the body rather than targeting specific areas or problems. However, if your hair is very damaged or coarse, Kérastase advises talking to one of their stylists about alternative treatments such as Fusio-Dose.

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The semi-permanent eyebrow procedure is the answer to our eyebrow woes. Forget filling in your brows with pomade, gel or pencil, microblading eliminates the hassle of shaping and stencilling every day and gets you those perfectly-separated brows from the moment you step out of bed.

What is microblading?

Microblading is a precise form of eyebrow shaping that also creates fine, natural-looking hair strokes alongside your existing brows.

The tool used is like a pen – complete with about 10-12 small needles at the end of the sloped blade and nib. The needles don’t actually cut into the skin but instead just softly stroke the surface in order to lay down very fine, very light strokes with a medical-grade pigment on the surface of the skin.

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Often confused with tattooing, microblading is different. The main contrast is that microblading does not reach the deep layer of the skin, instead of focusing on the epidermis layer. The needle is handheld, as opposed to an electronic device, meaning the blade scratches the skin rather than piercing it.

It is also not intended to be permanent; a semi-permanent eyebrow shaping secret, the colour is designed to fade over the course of 18 months. Whether it lasts less than this depends on your skin type. People with oily skin have less longevity when it comes to microblading treatments, for instance, but even then, it can wildly vary.

The microblading procedure

Before beginning the microblading procedure, stray hairs are threaded, to clean up the brow area. As needles are involved, a topical ointment cream numbs the skin and this takes just over half an hour.

Just before the numbing cream timer is up, your beautician will measure your desired brow shape. The actual process is soft and steady, gently adding pigment by stroking the skin with a fine line.

The treatment takes no more than one hour.

Is microblading painful?

Instead of being painful, microblading feels more like a small, shallow scratch. If a proper numbing agent is applied, there should be no pain. The first week after the treatment sees eyebrows be much darker than they will be in the long run but this is all part of the healing process.

Microblading aftercare

Around six to eight weeks after the initial treatment, you’ll need to attend a follow-up aftercare appointment.

Similarly to a touch-up for a tattoo, this is to adjust the pigment if it hasn’t taken to the skin or if there have been any issues with healing. Aftercare is important; picking and scratching the brow area must be avoided, even if your brows start to flake or fade – again, just like with a tattoo. As a result, creams such as Bepanthen can help with microblading healing.

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