What You Need to Know About Brow and Lash Treatments

by | Mar 1, 2024 | Beauty, Self Care, Wedding Planning

What You Need to Know About Brow and Lash Treatments

If you’re a bride, or beauty, that’s looking to see if you should get your eyebrows laminated and stained, or lashes lifted and tinted… please keep reading!

I recently had my eyebrows laminated, stained, waxed & trimmed, AND if that wasn’t enough I also did a lash lift and tint, conveniently through the same artist.

If there’s 2 things you should know about me, it’s that:

  1. I have sensitive eyes and sensitive skin so I am usually very hesitant to try new things unless I fully research the treatment.
  2. Because I am quite literally the face of my business, I am very cautious of what I do to my face and need to trust the artist I pick.

So per my usual style, let’s just dive in!

Here’s a quick recap video of my brow and lash transformation

Let’s first start off with who this isn’t for.

If you don’t want to feel more confident, look like you are more awake, and be able to just roll out of bed and go, then this isn’t for you.

All jokes aside, I’ll give you the real pro’s and con’s list below and then you decide 🙂

First up: Eyebrow Tinting, Waxing, and Lamination:

I absolutely loved this way more than I thought I would.

I am someone who always prioritizes filling in my brows because they are thin and sparse and I have a couple of gaps.

Because there are variations of how deep you can go with the tint, I recommend trying this out beforehand to get comfortable with it.

Myth Debunked: I thought my eyebrows would be frozen in one place but I can brush them any way I like. 

The Facts:

  1. A brow lamination lasts about 4-6 weeks. 
  2. The stain will last anywhere from a few days to 10 days. So it’s important to follow the aftercare instructions for the best retention.
  3. When scheduling a brow stain/lamination, make sure you have a 2-day buffer afterward because you won’t be able to wash your face, excessive sweating, wear makeup, receive any other eye or facial treatments, spray tan, or spend too much time in the sun.
  4. You must avoid any Retinols, anti-aging products, acids, or exfoliants from 3 days before until 3 days after.
  5. You want to prioritize moisturizing products around the brown area instead. After 48 hours you can use a brow conditioner. 

Now for the pros and cons…

Pros: They give you a lifted youthful look and for doing make up, they are surprisingly easier to work with than non-laminated brows. It’s easier because you can see where you need to fill in using less makeup product, therefore avoiding having too dark of brows, which I know is a common “ick” for my clients. 

Cons: you won’t know if you have an allergic reaction until 2-3 days after the process, so I recommend trying this before the wedding. Also, no hot showers or baths within the first 48 hours because it can cause the brow to frizz or curl. 

Next up, Lash Tinting and Lift:

Important to know: there are 2 different types of lift, a curve, and a L shape.

Curve is going to look the most natural because it mimics the look of curled lashes. Curve shape will still give you the flexibility to add a strip of lashes on top.

L shape is a more dramatic effect if you really want that extra length. It will open the eyes more. With an L shape lift, you would have to forgo lashes on the wedding day, or have an experienced makeup artist apply individuals on the underside of your lashes (I’ve done this before and it turned out so beautiful).

Here’s the scoop:

  1. If you have super short lashes, you may not be an ideal candidate for a lash lift. 
  2. A lash lift/tint lasts about 6-8 weeks. 
  3. Tinting helps dramatize your natural lashes, this is great no matter what color you lashes you have naturally.
  4. Doing a tint will also aid in the blending process of your natural lashes with any false lashes.
  5. If you have blonde or red lashes, you may want to try a brown tint if black mascara is too dramatic of a change for you. 
  6. When scheduling a lash tint/lift, make sure you have a 2 day buffer afterward because you won’t be able to wash your face, excessive sweating, wear makeup on the eyes, receive any other eye or facial treatments, spray tan, or spend too much time in the sun. 

Now here are the pros and cons:

Pros: It gives you that open eye look, so you appear more awake, less tired, and the eye looks lifted. You don’t have to wear mascara if you don’t want to, and it’s less maintenance than lash extensions. I consider this a pro, but in case you end up with too curly of lashes, you can have your professional reverse it right away with a relaxer.

Cons: you won’t know if you have an allergic reaction until 2-3 days after the process so I do recommend trying this well in advance before the wedding. You must avoid rubbing your eyes. You must make sure to avoid harsh skincare products or products containing oils. Tubing mascara only, no waterproof.

Overall, I can now confidently recommend a Curve Lash Lift (for clients wanting to still wear lashes so they can go and look cute for the honeymoon), as well as highly recommend a brow lamination.

Still have questions?

Feel free to drop a question in the comment or DM me on IG @chelsearosebeauty

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