You are invited to an exclusive FREE Korean Lash Lift Webinar, hosted by our Elleebana trainer, Lorna Mercer, designed for lash artists who want to master modern techniques and deliver flawless, long-lasting results. 

 Webinar Details
The webinar will be held via Zoom
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM NZT

*A recording will be available for those who register in advance*

An Introduction to Modern Lash Lift Techniques

 A Korean lash lift is a gentle, glue-free technique that lifts and shapes natural eyelashes and in most cases, uses a cysteamine-based solution and a flat shield.
The Korean Lash Lift targets stubborn, downward-facing and coarse lashes. 

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How it works:

A flat shield is placed above the lash line.

Lifting lotion (with a viscosity controller added) softens lashes while gently stretching them upward.

Cling film may keep lashes in place.

Lashes are then wrapped onto a shield, rod or hybrid shield to set their final shape.

 

Best suited for: thick, coarse, downward-growing lashes

Less suitable for: weak, fragile, or naturally curly lashes

The Freestyle Method VS The Adhesive-Free Method

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The Freestyle Method

The Freestyle Lash Lift changes the traditional order. Instead of attaching lashes to a shield first, lifting lotion is applied directly while lashes rest on an under-eye pad or reverse shield.

This softens lashes before wrapping, making them more pliable and easier to lift onto a shield and shape into a curl.

Best suited for: fine to medium lash textures, over-processed or fragile lashes.

Less suitable for: very coarse or downward lashes, which need stronger control.

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The Adhesive-Free Method

Despite the name, the Adhesive-Free Lash Lift doesn’t remove adhesives completely — it replaces traditional lash glue with balms or viscosity-controlled lotions that mimic a glue-like grip, keeping lashes in place without the mess.

This gentler, faster technique is ideal for fragile or over-processed lashes.

Best suited for: fine to medium lashes, clients needing lash restoration.

Less suitable for: very thick, coarse lashes or highly sensitive eyes

Korean Lash Lift Essentials

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 ElleeMIX Powder 

A professional-grade thickening agent designed for Korean lash lifts.

This lami mix transforms lift emulsions into a creamy, precise texture for perfect wrap-and-lift control.

It enhances viscosity, prevents runoff, and improves adhesion to shields without adhesives, while conditioning lashes with Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Vitamin E, Glycerin, and botanical oils like Sweet Almond and Jojoba.

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 Ultra Flex Flat Lash Shields 

These ultra-supple, silicone flat lash shields are designed for artists who favour the Korean technique of lash lifting and for those who are seeking the flat lash shields for the processing of step 1 lotions. Ideal for Korean-style lifts, and those dramatic, sky-high finishes, this pair (1 x left + 1 x right) offers an effortless mould to the eyelid and enhanced comfort for clients.

  • Soft, flexible silicone for perfect placement
  • Flat design to aid in the processing of step 1 lotions
  • Elleebana-engineered comfort and control
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Elleeplex Profusion 

Cysteamine Based System – no thioglycolate allows for gentle and effective lash lift.

Gentle system that can be applied to the tips of the lashes.

Blends excellently with Ellemix Powder – no need to extend processing times.

Lasts up to 6 to 8 weeks, with reduced chance of irregular grow out.

  • Korean Lash Lift Techniques: Watch in Action