Korean Lash Lift Masterclass

A Korean Lash Lift is the new trending technique that has taken over the lash industry. It’s a modern method that usually doesn’t involve glue. You begin by softening the lashes with Step 1 (often paired with thickening powder or a viscosity-modifying gel), then attaching the lashes directly onto a flat shield. From there, you switch to the curl shield, wrap the lashes neatly, and apply Step 2.

Why is it better than the traditional method?

1. Quicker and easier wrapping
   Because you don’t start with glue, Step 1 makes the lashes soft and flexible first. Even the thickest, most stubborn lashes wrap onto the shield effortlessly, saving lots of time compared to trying to glue coarse lashes down from the start.
   
2. Less damage and smoother adjustments
   In the traditional method, once glue is on the lashes, any adjustments can tug or pull on the hair when it’s in a very sensitive state. With the Korean method, you shape the lashes after softening and without glue, so the whole process feels smoother, safer, and results in healthier lashes.
   
3. A completely different finish
   Korean lash lifts lift the lashes right from the very base, which makes them look noticeably longer with a more dramatic lift. Traditional methods can’t lift from the very root because the curl shield blocks visibility, so you often end up leaving a small gap.

While the Korean method may look more complicated at first, once you get the hang of it it’s actually quicker, easier, and gives healthier, longer-lasting results.

A standard lash lift usually lasts around 6 to 8 weeks depending on the client’s natural lash cycle. Korean lash lifts, however, tend to last even longer.

Why? Because the Korean technique lifts the lashes right from the very base, unlike traditional methods that leave a small gap at the root due to limited visibility. This creates a stronger, more defined lift that stays noticeable for a longer period, so clients often feel the results lasting much longer.

Look for these signs:

• The lashes look less shiny with minimal light reflection.
• The colour appears lighter, almost brown.
• When you bend the lashes with tweezers, they form a V shape (not a U shape).
• When gently moved at the base, the lashes stay in place instead of springing back.
• Once wrapped onto the shield, no lashes pop off.

No! Most popular Korean lash artists use TGA-based formulas. And yes, it’s perfectly fine to process the entire lash with TGA products — as long as you control the cream placement and monitor the lashes closely throughout the treatment. Don’t rely only on the recommended timing guide; always check how the lashes are responding in real time.

Alba’s Re;Set Lash Lift system is a hybrid of Cysteamine and TGA.

Cysteamine keeps the process gentle to minimise damage, while TGA allows for fast processing and a strong, long-lasting curl. Together, they create a healthy, bouncy lift with beautiful consistency from root to tip.

Not at all! Many Korean clients have fine or weak natural lashes. Again, the key is to control how much cream you use, manage your timing carefully, and check lash flexibility as you go. That’s what ensures safe and beautiful results.

Not necessarily! While many Korean lash artists prefer using thickening powder, plenty of others still choose to use lifting glue or glue balm — and that’s perfectly fine.

Especially before applying Step 2, you can use glue or balm to help secure the lashes onto the shield for perfect placement.

However, if you notice that some lashes are falling off the shield before Step 2, that usually means the lashes weren’t fully softened yet during Step 1. In that case, simply reapply the Step 1 cream and leave it on a little longer.

In the Glueless method, you apply Step 1 cream directly onto the natural lashes while they’re laid on the eye pads, then apply Step 2 cream on the shield.

On the other hand, the “Korean” lash lift is known for using a flat shield and lifting all lashes onto the shield first.

You can even combine both techniques, this works especially well for clients with very thick or coarse lashes.