Gongdeok lash salon: lift plus extensions for short lashes, Iyo Shop

If you're looking for a place near Gongdeok Station that does a lash lift and extensions together, the lift-and-extend at Iyo Shop was good. My lashes are on the short side, so I worried a lift alone wouldn't show much, but adding extensions made my eyes look clearer in a surprisingly natural way. I was told this treatment isn't super long-lasting, so I'm being a little careful when I wash my face, and a week later more than half the extensions are still there, so the staying power wasn't bad by my standards.

Why choose a lash lift plus extensions for short lashes?

A lash lift sets a natural curve and extensions add presence, so I wondered how the two together would work on my short lashes. I'd had mascara extensions before. They definitely made my eyes look sharper and I was happy with them, but this time I was curious about the lift and extend. A lift is natural and extensions add presence, so what would both feel like? Because my lashes are short, I was especially worried I'd be disappointed with a lift alone.

Iyo Shop near Gongdeok Station: location, atmosphere and treatment process

Iyo Shop is fairly close to Gongdeok Station, so it was easy to get to, and the salon felt clean and tidy. This time I visited the Iyo Shop near Gongdeok Station. Since it's close to the station, the location was quite convenient, and the shop was neat and pretty. With lash treatments you lie there with your eyes closed for a while, so the atmosphere of the space matters more than you'd think. If a place is messy it's just uncomfortable, but this one felt orderly, so I could relax.

Before the treatment, the owner told me up front that a lift and extend isn't as long-lasting as regular extensions. I actually liked that honesty. It wasn't "it'll definitely last, it'll definitely look great"; she explained things based on the condition of my own lashes.

During the treatment, the owner's hands felt really careful. Lash work happens right next to your eyes, so if the touch is rushed or rough it's uncomfortable right away, but here she adjusted things calmly one by one and I wasn't bothered much. My eyes are sensitive, so any stinging or tugging during a treatment gets my attention immediately, but overall I walked out comfortable.

Lash lift plus extensions results: can short lashes look naturally pretty?

The result at Iyo Shop leaned toward "naturally pretty lashes" that feel fine even bare-faced, not flashy extensions. It's exactly "naturally pretty lashes." If you expect dramatic, obvious extensions it might feel a bit demure, but I actually liked that. It isn't overwhelming without makeup, and with just light makeup my eyes look put together. It looks less like I worked hard with a curler and mascara and more like I was born with slightly longer, prettier upturned lashes.

For my short lashes in particular, I think a lift alone might have been a little disappointing. With the lift setting the curve and the extensions added, my eyes look much clearer from the front. The best part is that my eyes look less flat in the morning even without mascara. I think it would be quite satisfying for anyone who wants to cut the curler-and-mascara time before work.

How long a lash lift plus extensions lasts and how to wash your face

A lift and extend isn't a very long-lasting treatment, so you need to be careful when washing, and a week in, more than half of my extensions are still there. That said, it isn't a no-maintenance treatment. The owner told me it isn't super long-lasting, so I'm careful when I wash my face too.

• Don't rub your eyes hard
• Wipe the lash area as gently as possible when cleansing
• Don't rub too much oily product onto your lashes

About a week has passed now and more than half the extensions are still there, so it's holding up better than I expected.

Who a lash lift plus extensions at Iyo Shop in Gongdeok suits

If you're still deciding before a visit, here's how I'd see it. If you're searching for a lash lift or lash extensions near Gongdeok Station and think "too heavy is a lot, but I still want clearer eyes," the lift and extend at Iyo Shop seems like a good option. If your lashes are long, I think the lift effect would show even more, and if they're short like mine, doing extensions together may be more satisfying.

If you ask whether I'd go back, yes, whenever I want neat, natural lashes. The clear look of mascara extensions is nice too, but this lift and extend felt softer and more naturally pretty, so I liked it for everyday wear. If you're looking for a lash salon near Gongdeok Station, I think it suits people who want a natural lift and extend rather than flashy extensions.