Lash Tint – Everything About the Treatment
A lash tint is a quick and affordable way to enhance your lashes and give your mascara a break. Learn more about the lash tint process, benefits, cost, and more!
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Lash tints involve dyeing lash hair strands from the base to the tip in a slightly darker color than your natural eyelashes. This makes them appear bolder and longer and is often done alongside a lash lift.
Let’s take a closer look at lash tints, how they are applied, and some of the associated risks and benefits of the treatment.
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What Is a Lash Tint?
So, lash tinting is the short, painless procedure of applying vegetable dye to your natural eyelashes, either as a treatment on its own or as part of the lash lifting procedure.
However, remember that a lash tint won’t add curl or volume to your eyelashes; you’ll need a lash lift or extensions.
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Eyelash Lift Procedure
It’s also very quick – the whole process from start to finish takes only about 30 minutes to complete.
Consultations & Prep
Cleaning the eye area, ridding it of sebum and makeup residue before the procedure begins.
If you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin, your technician will do a patch test before the procedure to exclude a possible reaction to the lash dye.
Applying Eye Protection
Eye patches or silicone eye shields around the eyes to protect the skin and your bottom lashes from getting tinted during the process.
Dyeing
The tint should be left on your eyelashes for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Removing the Lash Tint – End of Procedure
After removing the dye with Q-tips, your technician thoroughly cleans the eye area. Lastly, a lash serum or botox treatment can restore hydration and nourish the treated lash hairs.
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How Long Does Lash Tint Last?
Lash tint results last as long as your natural lash growth cycle – 6 to 8 weeks to be exact.
NOTE
To get the most out of your lash tint, you should keep the eye area dry for 24 hours after your tinting treatment and use only oil-free products around the eye area.
Can Eyelash Tinting Go Wrong?
Lash tinting is generally safe when certified lash technicians use semi-permanent dye formulated for the face. Otherwise, it can go wrong, and you may experience:
- Irritation
- Swelling
- Eyelash damage
How Much Does Lash Tinting Cost?
You can expect to spend anywhere from $40 to $75 for a lash tint, tips not included.
If you decide to get a lash tint as part of your lash lift treatment, you can expect to pay about $110-$175 for the whole service.
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Lash Tint Aftercare
The first 24 hours after treatment:
- Avoid touching the treated area.
- Keep your eyelashes dry for at least 24-48 hours.
- Avoid using oil-based products for at least 24-48 hours.
- Avoid applying makeup for at least 24 hours.
- Avoid swimming, saunas, and excessive sweating.
- Try not to sleep on your face.
- Do not put your contact lenses back in for the rest of the day.
After the first 24 hours:
- Wash your face with gentle cleansers that are not oil-based.
- Apply a specially formulated eyelash serum to hydrate the lashes.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Brush your lashes from time to time with a spoolie.
Can You Do an At-Home Lash Tint?
Yes, and the best way to go about this is to get FDA-approved products like silver nitrate-based eyelash dye. So, if you want to DIY a lash tint, here’s an article that will guide you through it.
WHY TRUST THIS GUIDE
This guide results from 5+ years of studying and researching the beauty & skincare industry. The information comes from reliable sources such as various medical references.
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