The Korean Lash Lift, Freestyle Method & Adhesive-Free Lash Lift Explained

Lash lifting has evolved with innovative techniques that allow artists to customize treatments for every client. Three of the most advanced approaches today are the Korean Lash Lift, the Freestyle Lash Lift Method, and the Adhesive-Free Lash Lift Method — all developed, researched, and refined through Elleebana’s advanced education programs.

🌸 The Korean Lash Lift Explained

The Korean Lash Lift was originally developed in Korea and perfected through Elleebana’s education to target some of the most common lash challenges: downward-facing, coarse, or stubborn lashes.

How it works (as outlined by Elleebana):

1. A flat shield is placed just above the lash line.

2. A lifting lotion (combined with a viscosity controller to prevent slipping) is applied to soften the lashes as they’re stretched upward.

3. Cling film may be used to keep lashes in place during softening.

4. Once pliable, lashes are wrapped onto a curved shield for a precise, lasting curl.

✅ Best suited for: thick, coarse, downward-growing lashes
❌ Less suitable for: weak, fragile, or naturally curly lashes

✨ The Freestyle Lash Lift Method

The Freestyle Method, as taught through Elleebana education, changes the order of a traditional lift. Instead of attaching lashes to a shield with adhesive first, the lifting lotion is applied directly to the natural lashes while they rest on an under-eye pad or reverse shield.

Once softened, the lashes can then be lifted onto a shield and shaped into the desired curl.

✅ Best suited for: fine to medium lash textures, over-processed or fragile lashes
❌ Less suitable for: very coarse or downward lashes that need stronger control

💎 The Adhesive-Free Lash Lift

Despite its name, the Adhesive-Free Lash Lift doesn’t completely eliminate adhesives. Instead, Elleebana’s method replaces traditional lash glue with balms or viscosity-controlled lotions that mimic adhesive’s grip.

This technique is faster, gentler, and especially beneficial for fragile or previously over-processed lashes.

✅ Best suited for: fine to medium lashes, clients needing lash restoration
❌ Less suitable for: very thick, coarse lashes or highly sensitive eyes

Why Clients & Artists Love These Techniques

• Customization: Korean and Freestyle methods adapt beautifully to different lash types and client goals.

• Lash health: Adhesive-free and lotion-based systems reduce the risk of over-processing.

• Better results for resistant lashes: The Korean Lash Lift provides strong, lasting curls for stubborn lashes that don’t respond to traditional lifts.

Learn These Techniques Online with Elleebana

If you’re ready to expand your lash artistry, Elleebana’s Korean Lash Lift Techniques Online Course is the only program that brings together all three advanced methods — Korean, Freestyle, and Adhesive-Free — in one training.

With Elleebana’s guidance, you’ll learn:

• When and how to use each technique

• The science behind viscosity controllers and lotion placement

• Safe ways to customize lifts for different lash types and textures

• Pro tips to avoid over-processing, irritation, or uneven results

By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to deliver tailored lash lifts for every client — from gentle restoration to dramatic curls for the most stubborn lashes.

👉 Explore Elleebana Lash Lift Training in the Training Section of our Website

*Source: Elleebana.com