Nowadays, it’s really easy to care for your appearance. The beauty industry is now advanced and provides us various great solutions. The same goes for styling eyelashes. Lash lift and lamination are particularly popular. They used to be done exclusively in beauty salons and were called “lash perm.” However, recently you can perform the lash lift and laminations by yourself. You can find many starter kits for at-home lash lift and lamination on the market. Today, I will compare the best products. Want to know the winner of the test? Check out the ranking below!
Lash Lift and Lamination – purpose, effects, benefits
Lash lift and lamination have recently become especially popular because they enhance natural lashes. More and more women are opting for a natural look these days, and I am one of them. False lashes are fine, but only for special occasions or parties. On a daily basis, I prefer a natural look.
What is a lash lift?
During the lash lift, special formulas are applied to the natural lashes, which loosen the keratin bonds in the hair structure, allowing for a change in the lash shape. This way, you can curl your natural lashes any way you like. When lashes are curled, they automatically appear longer, making your eyes look visually larger.
What is lash lamination?
Lamination is a great complement to the lash lift, which is why it’s usually done as the final step. At this stage, the lashes are made darker and thicker. They are also moisturized and nourished, which makes them look healthier, more flexible, and shiny. Additionally, they break less easily and hold mascara better.
My Favorite Lash Lift and Lamination Kits for Home Use
Since the choice of starter kits for lash lift and lamination is quite large now, it can be difficult to decide on a specific product. For this reason, I have prepared the ranking below. I tested 7 kits, reviewed them, and ranked them from the best to the less interesting. I describe the pros and cons of each product to help you make a choice. I hope my product comparison will be helpful.
1. Nanolash Lash Lift Kit
The Nanolash lash lift and lamination kit is the undisputed winner of my ranking. It is complete, efficient, and high-quality. The results are exceptionally professional, and the application process is hassle-free.
The Nanolash Lash Lift Kit contains: 10 sachets of activator, 10 sachets of neutralizer, 10 sachets of keratin booster, glue, 3 pairs of silicone rods (S, M, L), and 3 lash combs.
PROS:
- All the necessary products for the lash lift and lamination included.
- Three different sizes of silicone rods, allowing you to choose the right lash curl.
- Labeled and numbered products make prepping for the lash lift and lamination easy.
- High-quality ingredients: keratin, silk, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil, arginine, lanolin, and panthenol.
- Safe formulas for the skin and handy, convenient accessories.
- Exceptionally easy application, allowing even beginners to achieve great results.
- Professional results, like after an appointment at a beauty salon – curled, long, thick, and full lashes.
- Improved lash condition – moisturized, nourished, shiny, and flexible lashes.
- Long-lasting results, up to 8 weeks with good lash condition.
- Can perform 10 single lash laminations with one kit.
- Beautiful, elegant design, making the Nanolash Lift Kit a great gift idea.
CONS:
- Somewhat difficult to find in stores, but I mostly shop online.
2. RefectoCil Eyelash Lift
In second place is the RefectoCil lash lift kit. It is also complete and ensures satisfying results that last a long time, although the durability is slightly less impressive than with the Nanolash kit.
The RefectoCil Eyelash Lift contains: lifting solution, neutralizer, lash-lifting tool, glue, 3 pairs of silicone rods (S, M, L), 2 small bowls, and 2 brushes.
PROS:
- All the necessary products for the lash lamination included.
- A practical makeup bag that holds all the kit elements.
- Three different sizes of silicone rods, which fit well to the shape of the eyes.
- Quick lash lift and lamination process (in about 14 minutes).
- Valuable nourishing ingredients like collagen and cysteine.
- Safe formulas for the skin and convenient accessories (including the cosmetic bowls).
- Great results – curled, lifted, longer, and thicker lashes.
- Clear improvement in lash condition.
CONS:
- Less durable results compared to the test winner (6 weeks).
3. MIYA LASH Keratin Lash Lift Kit
The MIYA Lash product is a particularly rich kit with many accessories, which might appeal to you. Personally, I found many of the tools unnecessary, but that’s a matter of individual preference.
The MIYA LASH Keratin Lash Lift Kit contains: lifting lotion, fixing serum, glue, remover, 5 pairs of silicone rods, lash brushes, micro brushes, Y-shaped brush, lint-free applicators, under-eye pads, and a lifting pick.
PROS:
- All the necessary products for the lash lamination included.
- A variety of lash-lifting accessories.
- A lovely pastel-colored design, making the MIYA LASH Keratin Lash Lift Kit a great gift idea.
- High-quality products and convenient tools.
- Suitable for both professionals and beginners.
- Good results – lifted, longer, and nourished natural lashes.
CONS:
- The variety of accessories made the lash lift and lamination process more challenging.
- Less durable results compared to the test winner (6 weeks).
4. Elleebana Lash Lift
The Elleebana lash lift kit is a professional, high-quality product that I think is more suitable for professional beauticians. Personally, I find it too expensive for regular purchases.
The Elleebana Lash Lift contains: 15 sachets of activator, 15 sachets of neutralizer, lash-lifting tool, glue, remover, silicone rods, brushes, and a metal applicator.
PROS:
- All the necessary products for the lash lamination included.
- In a beauty salon, the kit enables up to 60 single lash laminations, as one sachet is enough for four treatments.
- Quick lash lamination process – in about 20 minutes.
- All products in the kit can be purchased separately.
- Professional results, like after a beauty salon appointment – curled, long, and thick lashes.
- Greater flexibility and shine of the lashes.
- Long-lasting results (around 7 weeks).
CONS:
- High price of the kit.
- Only 15 single lash laminations are possible at home.
- More suitable for professional beauticians.
5. Thuya Lash Lift Kit
The Thuya lash lift kit is exceptionally efficient. It can be used not only for lash lamination but also for taming unruly brows, which is a great advantage. Every woman loves 2-in-1 products.
The Thuya Lash Lift Kit contains: permanent gel, neutralizer, glue, silicone rods (M), and a wooden pick.
PROS:
- All the necessary products for the lash lamination included.
- Very efficient – each product features large volume and lasts a long time.
- Suitable not only for the lash lift but also for brow lamination.
- Very effective permanent gel, which tames even the most unruly hairs.
- Good results – lifted, curled, and visually longer lashes.
- Good durability of the effects (almost 8 weeks).
CONS:
- Only one size of silicone rods in the kit, limiting the choice of your lash curl.
- No noticeable improvement in lash condition.
6. Fleeky Lashlift Kit
Next is the small Fleeky lash lift kit, which enables only 2-4 individual treatments. However, it is affordable, making it a great option for beginners in this field.
The Fleeky Lashlift Kit contains: 2 sachets of Lash Lift, glue, 3 pairs of silicone rods (S, M), lifting picks, lash-separating tool, lash brushes and combs.
PROS:
- All the necessary products for lash lamination included.
- Lovely, girly design, making the Fleeky Lashlift Kit a great gift idea.
- High-quality products and accessories.
- Good results – curled, longer, and slightly thicker lashes.
- Moisturized, flexible lashes.
- Easy application.
- Low price.
CONS:
- No silicone rods in size L, which doesn’t bother me personally but might be a problem for some women.
- Small number of products and low efficiency of the kit – more suitable for beginners.
- Less durable results compared to the test winner.
7. Protein Reconstruction System Zola
The Zola lash lift kit is an interesting product and, in my opinion, a true innovation in the field of lash lift and lamination. It contains only three products, which are applied in the same way as mascara, using built-in brushes.
The Zola Brow & Lash Protein Reconstruction System contains: Protein Strong Lifting, Protein Fixer, and Protein Care.
PROS:
- All the necessary products for lash lamination included.
- A quick lash lift with this kit (about 15 minutes).
- Extremely easy application of the lifting products (just like applying mascara).
- Suitable not only for the lash lift but also for brow lamination.
- Effortless results.
- Curled, slightly longer, and thicker lashes.
CONS:
- Noticeably weaker results compared to other kits in the ranking.
- Not very durable results.
- No noticeable improvement in lash condition.
Lash Lift and Lamination Kits for Home Use – Conclusion
As you probably noticed, all the products described above have their advantages and disadvantages. I deliberately listed them to make them clear for you. When choosing your lash lift kit, each of you might consider different features and have different criteria, so I hope my ranking is clear to you.
Finally, let me briefly explain why the Nanolash Lash Lift Kit won my ranking. First of all, I achieved beautiful results, as if I had visited a beauty salon. Despite the professional results, the entire lash lamination process was truly hassle-free. The kit contains all the necessary products, which stand out for their high quality and are easy to apply to the lashes. The precision accessories significantly made the lash lift process easier. After laminating my lashes with Nanolash, I enjoyed perfectly looking lashes for 8 weeks – that’s how long the results lasted.
