Gongdeok lash salon: first lash lift to skip daily mascara, Iyo Shop

Why a lash lift instead of extensions for short lashes?

Putting on mascara every day just to get out the door felt like too much with a baby, so I got my first lash lift at Iyo Shop near Gongdeok Station. Honestly, doing mascara daily while raising a kid is no small thing.

My lashes are sparse and short, which has always bugged me, but extensions sounded hard to keep up and maintain, so after some thought I decided on a lash lift! I looked around, and Iyo Shop had good reviews and seemed professional, so I booked and went.

Iyo Shop location and hours near Gongdeok Station

Iyo Shop is at 143 Mapo-daero, Room 211, 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 288 m on foot from Gongdeok Station Exit 3. It opens at 08:00, runs by reservation only, and you can book through Naver Booking.

It's a one-person salon specializing in lash volume, extensions and lifts.

How much do lash lifts and extensions cost at Iyo Shop?

At Iyo Shop, the hydrating nourishing lift and the black tint lift are ₩45,000 each, and the nourishing + black tint lift I got is ₩50,000. Extensions start at ₩50,000 for mascara extensions (70%).

Iyo Shop lash lift prices

• Hydrating nourishing lift: ₩45,000
• Black tint lift: ₩45,000
• Nourishing + black tint lift: ₩50,000
• Dual lift: ₩70,000
• Lower lash lift: ₩30,000
• Brow lift: ₩40,000

Iyo Shop lash extension prices

• Mascara extensions (70%): ₩50,000
• Classic extensions (100%): ₩60,000
• Point extensions: ₩70,000
• Lift and extensions: ₩80,000
• Lower lashes: ₩30,000
• Retouch (once within 2 weeks): 50%
• Removal of another shop's work: ₩10,000
• Dark brown change: +₩10,000

Inside Iyo Shop, a one-person lash salon in Gongdeok

Iyo Shop is a white-toned, one-person salon, so you get a private treatment.

As soon as I walked in, a tidy entrance and a pretty full-length mirror welcomed me. The whole white-toned interior is clean and tastefully done, and it put me in a good mood right away.

Because it's a one-person salon, you get a private, cozy treatment, which is a big plus.

The bed and the rest of the space were well kept and clean, so I could lie back comfortably without worrying.

How does the consultation work for a first lash lift?

Before the nourishing + black tint lift, the owner asked what style I wanted. As a first-timer, I asked for a natural lift that isn't overdone.

Before starting, the owner asked whether I had a particular style in mind. Since I'm a complete beginner and didn't know much, I said I wanted something natural, not overdone, but still pretty and lifted.

My lashes are honestly short and sparse. I once had extensions while working overseas, and they fell out in clumps, which was miserable, so I had really high hopes for this lift!

What is Iyo Shop's nourishing + black tint lash lift?

Iyo Shop's nourishing + black tint lift takes 1 hour and costs ₩50,000. They add concentrated protein to reduce lash damage and also give a crisp black tint.

• Concentrated protein added to reduce lash damage, plus a crisp black tint
• Makes lashes look more defined and vivid
• The black tint coats lashes as if dyed black
• Recommended for people like me with fine, sparse lashes!

Nourishing + black tint lift: process and results on short lashes

After the nourishing + black tint lift at Iyo Shop in Gongdeok, my short, sparse lashes curled up smooth, as if pressed with a curler. My only disappointment was a slight mark where the tape came off.

During the treatment you lie comfortably while the solution is applied and you wait, and the soft jazz music relaxed me so much that I actually dozed off now and then! Being a one-person salon, there's no need to be self-conscious; it felt like healing in a calm atmosphere.

When the tape came off, it left a slight mark around my eyes. I was a little bummed, but I chuckled to myself, "Ah, getting older, even a short stretch of tape leaves marks now!" But the moment I looked in the mirror, I was so happy with the result that I didn't even notice the marks!

My short, sparse lashes were lifted so neatly and smoothly, as if pressed tight with a curler! Seeing my eyes look more defined made me really happy.

When can you wash your face after a lash lift?

The owner at Iyo Shop explained that it's fine to wash your face from 5 hours after the treatment.

Even back home, I love my lashes every time I see how prettily they're lifted! If you're looking for a good lash place near Gongdeok Station, a natural yet clear-cut lash lift, or careful lash extensions in Gongdeok, I highly recommend Iyo Shop!