What is lash lift (lash perm) and how does it differ from lash tinting?

• A. Lash lift is a color change that darkens lashes.
• B. Lash lift and lash tint are the same procedure.
• C. Lash lift uses a silicone rod/shield to curl natural lashes; tint adds color after lift.
• D. Lash lift permanently straightens lashes.

Answer: (C)

Lash lift is a curling treatment that reshapes the natural lashes by wrapping them around a silicone rod or shield, using chemicals to lift and set the curl. Lash tint is a dye applied to the lashes to add color, making them appear darker. These are two different services: the lift changes the lash shape, while the tint changes the color. The description that fits best says the lift uses a silicone rod/shield to curl the natural lashes, and tint adds color after the lift, because it captures both the curling action and the coloring step as separate parts of the process. Lash lift does not permanently straighten lashes, and tinting is not the same as lifting; tinting can be done with or without a lift depending on the desired effect.