What is difference between Korean and traditional Eyelash lift?
- My Beauty Basics
- Dec 14, 2025
- 2 min read
At My Beauty Basics we offer both traditional and Korean inspired eyelash lift and brow laminations. This page provides answer to commonly asked question by our customers.

What is the difference bewteen Korean and traditional lash lift?
Korean eyelash lift (also commonly known as Korea inspired or Asian lash lift or Glueless eyelash lifts) technique uses Cysteamine hydrochloride as main ingredient instead of thioglycolic acid (TGA) or its derivatives in case of traditional lash lifting technique.
Cysteamine hydrochloride due to its low pH value are much gentler on the eyelashes compared to traditional TGA based techniques.
Korean Lash Lift Features:
Cysteamine-based solution is perfect for clients with sensitive eyes or those wanting a gentler and safer lash treatment.
Cysteamine-based solution can be applied to the whole lash as cysteamine hydrochloride is kinder even on the weak hair.
It focuses on softening the lashes from root to tip, allowing for more precise and gentle shaping. This method also helps to create more consistent kurl of the lashes.
Korean lash lift is a method known for its precision, gentleness, and focus on the lash health therefore it is in great demand.
This technique skips traditional lash lift adhesives entirely. Instead lash lift solution is mixed with Lash Lift Powder to form a tacky paste that holds the lashes in place. This technique is also known as glueless lash lift technique.
Korean lashes contains hydrating serums with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and keratin to keep lashes soft and strong.
Traditional Lash Lift Features:
Traditional lash lift methods are suitable for clients who do not have any sensitivity issues with the contents of the lash lift solution which contains thioglycolic acid (TGA).
Products used to perform traditional lash lift can only be applied up to 1-2mm away from the tips of the lashes to avoid potential damage to the tips of the natural lashes.
Before changing the structure of the natural lashes using traditional methods lashes need to be glued on to a shield and lifting solutions are applied.
Similarities between Traditional and Korean lash lifts:
Both lash lifts require a patch test visit at least 24 - 48 hours before the treatmetn to rule out any incompatibilties of products. We insist to carry out the patch test for our customer's safety and well being.
Both lash lift services enhances your natural lashes by giving them a beautiful curl and lift, creating an effortlessly elegant and wide-eyed appearance.
Both Lash lift techniques require minimal upkeep, with results lasting 4-6 weeks, depending on your natural lash growth cycle.
After a traditional lash lift or Korean lash lift, you can skip the daily curling routine, as your lashes will stay beautifully lifted and curled even without mascara.
Our traditional lash lift, Korean lash lift and Lash extension products are sourced from LASHBASE. The UK’s number 1 lash extension brand, with over 250,000 lash artists using these products and multiple awards for product quality and customer service.
Once you have decided which option you would like to proceed you can book online using the below button.

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