Korean Lash Lift
A flat-shield technique for coarse, dense, downward-growing and resistant lashes. It gives length and projection, lashes lifted up and out, rather than a curl.
What Makes It Different
A traditional lift wraps the lashes around a curved rod or shield to build a curl. The Korean method works the other way: the lifting lotion is thickened with Elleemix Powder and applied onto a flat silicone shield placed just above the lash line, and the lashes are swept upward onto it. They soften while already stretched upright, so the reshaping starts from the very first step. Cling film over the top holds them in position.
Once the lashes have softened, they come off the flat shield and are re-wrapped onto a rod or shield to set, with a setting lotion that is thickened too. The viscosity controller is required in both steps: in Step 1 it keeps the lashes upright while they soften, and in Step 2 it holds them while they set.
The result is a strong, defined root lift with lashes that look longer, extended and separated. That is why it suits monolid and hooded eyes, where a curl can fold under the lid. It is not the right choice for a client who wants a classic, soft curl, and it takes more time, care and precision than a traditional lift.
Korean Lash Lift Products
Elleeplex Profusion with Elleemix Powder and Ultra Flex Flat Shields, plus rods, hybrid shields and prep for the re-wrap.
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Everything needed for a Korean Lash Lift service, in one pack.
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Bond-building booster that protects hair integrity during lifting.
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Vegan lamination system starter kit for lashes & brows.
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The complete Profusion lamination kit for high-volume studios.
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Elleeplex Profusion Setting Lotion sachets, sold in convenient 10-packs.
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Elleeplex Profusion Lift Lotion sachets, sold in convenient 10-packs.
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Restock refills for your ongoing lamination services.
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Step 1. The reshaping lotion, with dual-reduction control.
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Step 2. Sets the new shape and locks in the lift.
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Step 1.5 and finishing filler. Peptide-rich conditioning.
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Thickener added to lash lift lotion for viscosity and better adhesion to the form.
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Flat shield system for the Korean lash lift technique.
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Hybrid shield shapes for versatile lamination styling.
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Flexible rod set in a full size range for every lash length.
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Reusable silicone strips that hold lashes on your lash forms.
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Clear wrap that sets brow lamination in place.
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Water-resistant micro foam under-eye pads that hold through long appointments.
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Ultra-thin hypoallergenic patches with a matte surface you can map on.
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Gentle silicone tape for securing shields during lash lifting.
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Barrier balm the artist applies to shield client skin from tint staining.
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Korean, Freestyle, and adhesive-free lash lift methods, from technique origins through consultation, procedure, aftercare, and troubleshooting.
Self-paced, with no live trainer session. Choose a date at checkout.
A cosmetology or esthetics license, or current enrollment in an esthetics program, is required to enroll.
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The in-person phase of Korean Lash Lift certification, completed after the required Elleebana Korean Lash Lift Techniques online course.
Taught in person by a trainer.
A cosmetology or esthetics license, or current enrollment in an esthetics program, is required to enroll.
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A pre-recorded webinar on the freestyle lash method, and how it compares to Korean and glueless techniques.
Pre-recorded. No live trainer session.
A cosmetology or esthetics license, or current enrollment in an esthetics program, is required to enroll.
How the Korean Lash Lift Works
Thicken and place
Step 1
Elleeplex Profusion lifting lotion is thickened with Elleemix Powder and applied onto an Ultra Flex Flat Shield set just above the lash line.
Sweep up
Relax upward
The lashes are swept upward onto the flat shield and covered with cling film, so they soften while stretched upright.
Check and re-wrap
Midway
Flexibility is checked as they process. Once softened, the lashes are re-wrapped onto a rod or hybrid shield for the final shape.
Thicken and set
Step 2
A setting lotion thickened with Elleemix Powder holds the lashes in place while it sets the new shape.
Elleeplex Profusion is the recommended system: its cysteamine chemistry suits the longer, flat processing. Brik & Pearl also works for this method, thickened with Elleemix Powder in the same way, though it needs slightly less. Elleebana One Shot is not preferred for this method, because cling film and full saturation can push its fast chemistry into over-processing. Follow each product's current directions, contraindications and patch-testing requirements. Processing times are guides: judge readiness with flex and set checks, not the clock.
Korean Lash Lift FAQ
What makes the Korean Lash Lift different from a traditional lift?
A traditional lift wraps lashes around a curved rod or shield to build a curl. The Korean method softens the lashes upright on a flat shield with thickened lotion, then re-wraps them to set, which gives length and projection rather than curl.
Who is the Korean Lash Lift best for?
Clients with coarse, dense, downward-growing or resistant lashes, lashes that did not respond to a traditional lift, lifts that dropped early, and monolid or hooded eyes. It is not the right choice for a client who wants a classic, soft curl.
Does it give a curl?
Not a classic curl. The lashes are lifted up and out, so they look longer, extended and separated. If a client wants a soft, curled result, a traditional curved lift suits them better.
Why is Elleemix Powder used in both steps?
In Step 1 it keeps the lifting lotion exactly where it is placed and holds the lashes upright on the flat shield while they soften. In Step 2 it holds the lashes in place while they set. Thickened lotion also processes more slowly, which is why flex checks matter more than the clock.
Can I use Elleebana One Shot for the Korean method?
It is not the preferred option. The method relies on cling film and full lotion saturation, which can push fast thioglycolate chemistry like One Shot into over-processing. Elleeplex Profusion is the recommended system.
Is the Korean method safer because it is glueless?
Not inherently. It avoids traditional lash lift adhesive, but safety comes from the artist's technique and product choice, not the name of the method.
What is included in the Korean Lash Lift Pack?
The Korean Lash Lift Pack brings together Elleeplex Profusion lift and set, Elleeplex ReGen, Elleemix Powder and Ultra Flex Flat Shields.
Do I need training for this technique?
Yes. It takes precision close to the lash line. Reid Ryan, Polymorph Beauty's master educator, teaches the Korean technique, and it is covered in the Elleebana Korean Lash Lift Techniques course, online or in person.