I have pretty short lashes and love a more dramatic lash, so a lift didn’t give me the same instant satisfaction that extensions did, but I definitely noticed a difference. I feel more comfortable going to the beach or running out for breakfast without mascara because of the tint, but for my day-to-day I’m still wearing mascara to get the really lashy look I love. Despite not actually adding any length, the curl makes my lashes look longer, and it really opens up my small eyes. Essentially, it’s the perfect base to get the dramatic look I never could with my natural lashes.

Done right, it can be good for your lashes

If you’re looking to nurse damaged lashes back to health, the good news is a lift can actually help you. “Lash curlers and the act of scrubbing off mascara every night are damaging to natural lashes,” says Buhler. With a lift, you can avoid all that and let your lashes grow long and strong.

It’s more low maintenance than you think

Extensions, as glamorous and fluffy as they are, are a huge pain to keep up with. They need to be filled every two to three weeks, and you have to be incredibly gentle with them when washing your face, sleeping, and doing your makeup to avoid shedding. Not only does actually getting the lift take half as long as extensions (a lift took about an hour, where extensions can be anywhere from two to three hours), it lasts between six and eight weeks (but the tint will fade around three).

The only time you have to be as careful with a lift as extensions is in the 24 hours following your appointment. In order for the lashes to totally set, avoid wearing eye makeup, getting them wet, or taking a super steamy shower. Buhler also recommends a lash conditioner like coconut or castor oil, or a lash serum, especially if you’re trying to grow them longer. (I’ve been using Grande Cosmetics’ GrandeLash.) “With lash lifts you don’t need to worry about making it last—once it’s done, it’s done for the entire lifespan of your natural lashes,” she says.

While a lash lift is subtle, it makes a big difference

I’ve found my lift is a great way to trick people into thinking I’m blessed with Bambi lashes. I have never, ever been complemented on my eyelashes, but since getting a lift I’ve had friends and colleagues commenting left and right. Even a makeup artist couldn’t believe they were my natural(ish) lashes. Because they’re so short to begin with, a traditional lash curler has actually made my lashes look shorter, so it’s fun to live like the other half. Consider me hooked.

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