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Lash lift vs lash extensions: which lasts longer and costs less?
Lash lift or lash extensions in Chennai? See which lasts longer and costs less over a year at our Kilpauk studio, with the price of each.
A lash lift lasts longer and costs less than lash extensions. At Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, Chennai, a lash lift is ₹2,000 and lasts 8–12 weeks, while lash extensions start from ₹3,000 and last 3–4 weeks.
That does not make the lift right for everyone. They do different jobs, so here is how they compare on time, cost and look.
What each one does
- Lash lift: curls and lifts your own lashes from the root. No lashes are added. A lift and tint also adds colour to your lashes.
- Lash extensions: extensions are attached to your natural lashes, in classic, hybrid or volume styles. They add length and fullness that your own lashes may not have.
Which lasts longer
The lift, by a clear margin.
- Lash lift: 8–12 weeks
- Lash extensions: 3–4 weeks, whichever style you choose
So a lift means far fewer appointments in your calendar.
Which costs less over a year
The lift again. The simplest way to see it is to think in visits, not in a single bill.
- Lash lift: ₹2,000 a visit, or ₹2,500 as a lift and tint. You come back every 8–12 weeks.
- Lash extensions: from ₹3,000 for classic, ₹3,500 for hybrid and ₹4,000 for volume. A set lasts 3–4 weeks, so you come back far more often.
The lift costs less each time, and you book it less often. Across a year, both of those work in its favour.
To work out your own year, count how many times you would book each one, then multiply by the price. Every service and its time is on our full price list.
Which one suits you
Cost and time are not the whole story. The look you want matters just as much.
Choose a lash lift if
- you like your own lashes and want them curled and lifted
- you want fewer appointments
- you want the lower cost over the year
Choose lash extensions if
- you want more length or fullness than your own lashes have
- you love a full, made-up eye every day
- you are getting ready for a wedding or a season of functions
If you choose extensions, our guide to classic, hybrid and volume helps you pick a style. For a wedding, the bridal timeline shows when to book lashes around your functions.
The same care for both
Both are done close to your eyes, so hygiene matters. Every reusable metal tool is sterilised in a Class-B autoclave at 134°C, sealed in a pouch with an indicator strip and opened in front of you. You can read how we sterilise.
Your eyes come first
If your eyes are sore, red or irritated, or you have an eye condition, please see a doctor before you book either one. Our line is simple: a doctor comes first, a salon second.
Visiting the studio
We are at 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Kilpauk, open daily from 11 to 8, with parking on site. Women and men are welcome. If you are still deciding, message us on WhatsApp at +91 98848 96963.
PriceLash lift ₹2,000 · Lift and tint ₹2,500 · Classic lash extensions from ₹3,000 · Hybrid from ₹3,500 · Volume from ₹4,000
Questions people also ask
How long does a lash lift last?
At our Kilpauk studio, a lash lift lasts 8–12 weeks. It is ₹2,000, or ₹2,500 as a lift and tint.
Which costs less over a year, a lash lift or extensions?
A lash lift costs less, because each visit is ₹2,000 and it lasts 8–12 weeks. Lash extensions start from ₹3,000 and last 3–4 weeks, so you book them more often.
Does a lash lift add length or fullness?
No, a lash lift curls and lifts your own lashes, and no lashes are added. If you want extra length or fullness, lash extensions are the better fit.
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