Beauty Guide · 4 min read
Classic vs Korean Lash Lift: Which Is Right for You?
By Danielle Thomas ·
Both treatments lift and curl your natural lashes so you can skip the mascara and lash curler for weeks. The difference is in the shape of the rods used and the look you leave with. Here's how to choose.
What is a classic lash lift?
A classic lash lift uses a rounded silicone rod to curl your lashes upwards from base to tip. The result is a soft, natural-looking lift — like a perfect lash-curler finish that lasts.
It's ideal if you want your lashes to look enhanced but still natural, and it works especially well on shorter lashes.
What is a Korean lash lift?
The Korean technique uses Y-shaped rods that lift the lashes right at the root. Because the lashes are lifted more vertically, the eyes look wider and more open — it's the dramatic, wide-eyed look that went viral on social media.
Side-by-side comparison
- Look — Classic: natural, soft curl. Korean: dramatic, eye-opening root lift.
- Best for — Classic: shorter lashes and a subtle finish. Korean: anyone wanting maximum lift.
- How long it lasts — both last around 6–8 weeks.
- Price at House of Doll — Classic Lash Lift & Tint £40; Korean Lash Lift & Tint £45.
- Treatment time — around 1 hour for either.
Do I need a patch test?
Yes. A patch test is required at least 48 hours before your first lash treatment, so your skin can be checked for any reaction to the lifting solution and tint. Get in touch to arrange yours before booking.
Can I combine it with a brow treatment?
Absolutely — lash lifts pair perfectly with brow lamination or a brow wax & tint. Combination treatments start from £55 and take around an hour, so you can refresh brows and lashes in one appointment.
Want to learn lash lifting yourself?
We teach both techniques one-to-one at our studio in Bedwas, Caerphilly. The Beginners Lash Lift & Tint Course and the Accredited Korean Lash Lift & Tint Course are BIA-accredited and need no previous experience.