Lash Lift Relaxing

Unfortunately, it’s still a common issue in the lash lift industry—and one I continue to see far too often in the salon: a failed lash lift.

In many cases, you can recognize a failed lift immediately. The signs include:

• Frizzed lashes – which are definitely not something you want to see in a lash result
• Dull appearance – the lashes have lost all their shine
• Over-curling – lashes are curled so tightly that the tips touch and irritate the eyelid

These are all red flags—and results that, with the current knowledge and products on the market, we should no longer be seeing.

What Causes a Failed Lash Lift?

There isn’t just one answer. As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, a lash lift is like a puzzle—every piece has to fit together perfectly. If one element is missing, your lift might not turn out the way you hoped.

While there can be multiple reasons for a failed lash lift, the most common causes include:

1. Overprocessing (Excess Processing Time)

If a stylist doesn’t assess the lashes properly beforehand and skips the Lash Check, the processing time becomes nothing more than a guess.
Especially with TGA-based products, overprocessing can occur quickly—essentially “frying” the lashes. The result? Over-curled, brittle, frizzy, and damaged lashes.

2. Lotion Application on Lash Tips

TGA-based lotions should never be applied to the tips of the lashes. Unlike Cysteamine-based products, TGA on the tips can cause splitting and burning of the lash ends.

3. Incorrect Shield Choice / Lotion Placement

Using the wrong shield size—like one that’s too small—or applying lotion too far past the apex, can cause an over-curl.
Over-curling is especially common with shields that fold back toward the eyelid, such as round shields, teardrop shields, or flat shields.
Without correctly analyzing the client’s natural lash direction and adjusting placement accordingly, over-curling can easily happen.

In all these cases, we’re dealing with a failed lash lift.

Unfortunately, many lash lift trainings do not teach how to prevent failed lifts—let alone how to correct them.
And yet, I believe every lash lift stylist should know how to perform a basic relaxing treatment to repair overprocessed lashes.

So How Do You Fix It?

First, assess the issue. Is it only an over-curl, or are the lashes also burnt or severely damaged?

To relax a lash lift, you always need to use a Cysteamine-based product. For Elleebana, that means never using the One Shot (TGA) lotions, but always opting for the Pro Fusion line (Cysteamine).

Apply Step 1 by gently brushing the lotion through the lashes from root to tip while the eyes are closed, over an eye pad or reverse lash lift shield, for around 1 minute.
Observe how the lashes respond. Adjust the time as needed, and remove the lotion as soon as the lashes appear relaxed. Dry the lashes thoroughly.

Next, apply Step 2 in the same way, for no longer than 1 minute, again on a pad or reverse shield.
This relaxing treatment must be followed by deep conditioning to nourish and hydrate the lashes.
You can use Elleebana ReGen, allowing it to absorb for 5–10 minutes, depending on the level of damage.

Aftercare

Always send your client home with a strong aftercare product to continue repairing and conditioning the lashes daily.
Recommended products include Elleeplex by Elleebana or the Hyaluronic Boost Serum.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to prevent lash damage is essential—but knowing how to repair it is equally important.
This ensures your client always leaves the salon with lashes that are not only styled, but also cared for and protected.

Invest in high-quality products that suit every potential client, and in the knowledge that allows you to support them properly.

With love,
Romana
Beauty & Wellness Romana & CoCo Trainer