Lash Tint: How to Prepare, What to Expect & Aftercare
A lash tint deepens and enhances your natural lashes, creating a darker, more defined look without mascara. This guide walks you through how to prepare for your lash tint appointment, what to expect during your service, and how to care for your lashes afterward to maintain your results.*
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How to: Prepare for Your Lash Tint Appointment
A little preparation goes a long way in achieving beautiful, long-lasting lash tint. The following tips will help you feel comfortable, relaxed, and fully prepared for your appointment.
✅ Arrive Makeup-Free
Please come with a clean face—no mascara, eye makeup, or heavy skincare around the eyes. This allows us to start your service right away without spending time on removal and ensures better results, especially for lash adhesion and tint absorption.
✅ Remove Contact Lenses
For lash lifts and extensions, it’s best to remove contact lenses beforehand and bring backup glasses if needed. This prevents dryness and discomfort during the service.
✅ Plan Your Entertainment
This is a quick 30 minute service and I always encourage relaxation, but if you’d prefer to listen to a podcast, playlist, or audiobook, have it ready to go. Once the gel pads are placed on your eyes, they must remain closed, but I’ll help you press play before we begin.
✅ Avoid Caffeine Right Before Your Appointment
Caffeine can make it harder to relax and can cause your eyes to flutter. If possible, skip the coffee right before your appointment — your lashes will thank you!
What to Expect During Your Lash Tint Appointment
A lash tint is a simple, low-maintenance way to enhance your natural lashes by darkening them from root to tip, creating the look of mascara without any daily effort. It's perfect for clients with lighter lashes or anyone wanting more definition around the eyes.
We’ll begin with a standard lash bath to cleanse your lashes of any oil, skincare, or makeup residue.
A gentle hydrogel pad is then applied to the lower lash line to protect the delicate eye area.
Next, the lash tint is carefully applied and allowed to process briefly to achieve your desired depth of color.
Once the tint is ready, it is gently removed using distilled water and followed by a saline rinse.
To finish, a soothing eye mask is applied, leaving you feeling refreshed and comfortable.
Lash tinting is one of the easiest lash services to maintain. It’s beautiful on its own and especially effective when paired with a lash lift for darker, lifted lashes that still look natural.
The entire service takes approximately 30 minutes, and results typically last up to four weeks with proper aftercare.
How To Care For Your Lash Tint
To help the tint set fully and last longer, follow these aftercare tips:
First 24 Hours
Avoid water, steam, heavy sweating, and swimming — moisture can cause the tint to fade or not set properly.
Avoid rubbing or touching your eyes.
Daily Care:
Use gentle, oil-free cleansers around your eyes to prevent stripping the color.
Skip oil-based products and eye creams near the lashes.
Apply Borboleta Lash Serum nightly to keep lashes conditioned and healthy.
The tint will naturally fade with your lash growth cycle, so regular re-tints every 4–6 weeks keep them looking fresh.
Aftercare Essentials
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Borboleta Lash Serum
“Take your lashes from lackluster to lush! The Borboleta Lash Serum was formulated by the world’s leading lash experts to deliver powerful ingredients with shocking results.
Just one swipe of this lash-loving serum each night promotes the appearance of longer, fuller and darker lashes. All with a nourishing formula that works wonders on natural lashes, while still being perfectly safe for lash extensions” -
Borboleta Glow Up Elixir *New*
“Glow Up Elixir is a lightweight, nutrient-rich oil that nourishes, conditions, and protects brows, lashes, and the delicate skin around them. Infused with a blend of antioxidant-packed botanical oils and vitamins, it restores softness and radiance, leaving skin and hair hydrated, glossy, and luminous without a heavy finish.”
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Borboleta Cooldown Calming Eye Mask *Client Favorite*
“Borboleta’s Cooldown Calming Eye Masks instantly chill, soothe and refresh tired eyes on contact. They’re the perfect remedy for a late night out or a great addition to a relaxing night in. One try and you’ll look for any excuse to replenish and depuff your under-eye area, and diminish the appearance of dark circles.”
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Silk Sleep Mask *Amazon Favorite*
This ultra-comfy 3D contoured sleep mask blocks out all light without pressing on your eyes, so your lashes stay safe and your sleep stays peaceful. Made from 100% mulberry silk, it’s gentle on skin, helps prevent sleep creases, and feels cool and breathable all night. Adjustable, lightweight, and perfect for home, travel, or naps on the go — plus it comes with a travel bag and is machine-washable for easy care.
All services are offered at my private lash and brow studio inside Sola Salons in Solana Beach, CA, welcoming clients from Encinitas, Del Mar, Cardiff, and surrounding North County San Diego areas.