Lash Lift & Tint for Contact Lens Wearers: What to Know Before You Book
A lash lift and tint can be a beautiful way to enhance your natural lashes, giving them a darker, more defined curl without the need for daily mascara or lash curlers. However, if you wear contact lenses, there are a few important considerations to ensure your comfort and safety before, during, and after your appointment.
Preparing for Your Appointment
If you wear contacts regularly, the most important step before a lash lift and tint is to remove your lenses before the service begins. The products used in these treatments contain gentle but active ingredients that should not come into contact with your lenses or eyes. Wearing lenses during the service can trap the solution close to your eye, increasing the risk of irritation, redness, or dryness.
To prepare, bring a contact lens case and solution with you to your appointment. Some people prefer to arrive wearing glasses instead. If you’re not used to wearing your glasses in public, don’t worry, this small adjustment ensures your eyes stay healthy and the treatment goes smoothly. Also, it’s best to arrive with no eye makeup or mascara, as your technician will need a clean surface to work on.
If you’ve never had a lash treatment before, consider asking your provider for a patch test 24–48 hours ahead of time to ensure you don’t have a sensitivity or allergy to the products used.
What to Expect During the Service
A lash lift gently curls your natural lashes using a specialized setting solution and silicone shields. The tint then darkens them, giving the illusion of fuller, longer lashes. The entire process typically takes 45 to 60 minutes and is done with your eyes closed.
As a contact lens wearer, this experience may feel a bit different than you're used to. Without your lenses in, your vision will be blurrier during the treatment. Just let your technician know ahead of time so they can guide you to the treatment chair and ensure your comfort. Most people find the service relaxing and pain-free, even without lenses in.
Aftercare Tips for Lens Wearers
Once your treatment is complete, it’s important to give your eyes a break before reinserting your lenses. Ideally, wait at least 24 hours before wearing contacts again. This allows the lash lift and tint to fully set and reduces the chance of irritation or reaction.
During that first day, avoid rubbing your eyes, using oil-based products near the eye area, applying mascara, or getting your lashes wet. If you need to go out, glasses are the safest choice for this initial recovery period.
Once the first 24 hours have passed, you can go back to wearing your contact lenses as usual, only now with beautifully lifted, dark lashes that enhance your natural beauty without extra makeup.
Final Thoughts:
Lash lifts and tints are absolutely safe for contact lens wearers when approached with a little preparation and care. By removing your lenses beforehand, communicating with your technician, and following the aftercare instructions, you can enjoy stunning, effortless lashes with no discomfort or risk to your eyes.
Let your natural lashes shine, contacts or not!
