What Should Professionals Look for in a Lash Lift and Brow Lamination Kit?
By Tawnya Fornerod, founder of Just The Strip and a licensed esthetician of almost 25 years who owns multiple waxing studios.
The short answer: the best professional lash lift products are a gentle, gradual three step system that gives you control at the treatment table, works for both a lash lift and a brow lamination, and lets you try it on a model before you commit. Our Lash Lift and Brow Lamination Kit gives licensed pros ten applications each of Step 1 Cream, Step 2 Cream and Keratin Booster as single use sachets, and the same three steps work for both services, so one kit covers your whole lash and brow menu. The formula works gently and gradually, which gives you more control and suits the Korean lash lift beautifully, Step 1 for a lash lift processes 10 to 15 minutes as a starting point, and results typically last 6 to 8 weeks. If you would love to feel it in your own hands first, our two application Sample Kit is the sweetest place to start.
I have spent almost 25 years in this industry, and the products you trust in the room shape everything, from how calm you feel during processing to how your client feels the moment the mirror comes out. This is the same system we use in our own studios, and I want to share what I look for so you can choose with confidence.
What makes the best professional lash lift products?
The best professional lash lift products give you time and control, because every person on your treatment table is different. A formula that softens the hair gradually rather than breaking it down all at once lets you check, brush and decide when the lashes are ready instead of racing a timer. Our Step 1 Cream is the lifting lotion, Step 2 Cream is the setting lotion that locks the new shape in place, and Keratin Booster is the third step that conditions the hair after processing.
Single use sachets mean every service starts with fresh product. The Lash Lift Protocol walks you through the basic steps and starting times, and it carries something I believe with my whole heart, which is that you are the professional, so you watch the lashes in front of you and choose the right time for each guest.
What are the best brow lamination products for professionals?
The best brow lamination products give you that same gentle, controlled processing with room to adjust for fine, medium or coarse brows. Our Brow Lamination Protocol shares starting times by hair type, and most brows land around 10 to 11 minutes per step, confirmed with a simple flexibility test rather than the clock alone.
For artists who want to see the system in action, our Brow Lamination Training Video with The Brow Fox shows Emily of The Brow Fox performing a brow lamination with our products. It is a product demonstration for licensed artists who are already trained in brow lamination.
Can one kit do both a lash lift and a brow lamination?
Yes, and this is one of my favorite things about our system. The same three steps lift lashes and laminate brows, so you carry one set of products for both services instead of two separate lines on your shelf, which keeps ordering beautifully simple.
Every artist works through the steps at a different pace, so once you know which step you use fastest, our refill 10 packs let you restock Step 1 Cream, Step 2 Cream or Keratin Booster one at a time. Rods and glue are not included, which means you keep working with the tools you already love.
What is a Korean lash lift formula?
A Korean lash lift processes the entire lash and then sets it in the shape you choose, where a soft, natural lift is the goal. Processing the whole lash calls for a formula that works gently and gradually, which is exactly why ours is such a natural fit.
Because the whole lash is processed, rod choice becomes the biggest factor in the result, and our protocol includes a rod and shield guide to help you match each style to each eye shape. Aftercare for a Korean lift is the same as for a standard lift, and we cover that aftercare in detail in our post on when to use lash oil after a lash lift, and our brow lamination aftercare guide walks through what to do and avoid after a lamination.
How do I try a lash lift system before buying?
Start with our Sample Kit, which includes two applications each of Step 1 Cream, Step 2 Cream and Keratin Booster. You can do two lash lifts, two brow laminations or one of each before you switch your studio over. The Sample Kit is limited to one per customer, and there is no application and no login, since we confirm professional status on every order before it ships.
Where are Just The Strip lash and brow products made?
Our lash lift and brow lamination formulas are made for us by a manufacturing partner overseas for now, and as we raise the quality of everything we make, we are bringing as much of our manufacturing as we can to the United States. You will find the safety data sheets for each step on our Safety Data Sheets page. Our Lash Conditioning Oil and Brow Conditioning Oil are made by us, as a family, in small batches in the hills of Southern Oregon.
Those oils are the finishing touch for every service, with Lash Conditioning Oil for lifted lashes and Brow Conditioning Oil for laminated brows, and pros can stock both in the Lash Conditioning Oil 3 pack and the Brow Conditioning Oil 3 pack at half of retail. Our Lash Lift and Brow Lamination Aftercare Cards send the instructions home in writing with every guest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Lash Lift and Brow Lamination Kit include rods and glue?
No, the kit includes ten applications each of Step 1 Cream, Step 2 Cream and Keratin Booster, and you use the rods, shields and lash lift glue you already trust.
How long does a lash lift last with Just The Strip?
Lash lift results typically last 6 to 8 weeks with proper aftercare, depending on the natural lash cycle of each client.
Can I buy lash lift and brow lamination products if I am not licensed?
No, our lash lift and brow lamination products are sold only to licensed professionals who are trained in these services and have an active business, and we confirm professional status on every order before it ships.
Does Just The Strip offer lash lift or brow lamination certification?
No, Just The Strip is a product company and does not train or certify anyone. Our protocols and our training video with Emily of The Brow Fox are product instructions for artists who are already trained in these services.
Where can I find the ingredients for Step 1 Cream, Step 2 Cream and Keratin Booster?
Safety data sheets for all three steps are on our Safety Data Sheets page, and you can always email hello@justthestrip.com and we will send them to you.
Bring our lash and brow system into your treatment room
Every lift and every lamination is a little moment of connection, and I want the products in your hands to support you in it. You can shop the full system in our Strip PRO Lash Lift and Brow Lamination collection, find every PRO 3 pack in For the Pros Only, and keep our protocols, price list and safety data sheets close in the PRO Resource Center. Try the Sample Kit on a model first, and if you have any question at all, reach out to us at hello@justthestrip.com, because nothing makes me happier than hearing from the pros who trust us.
