Are lash lifts worth it?

Hi all. I've been contemplating a lash lift and tint for a while now - mine are straight and grow downwards, so they're basically invisible unless I use a lash curler, and even then, if I don't put on mascara straight away, the curl drops after a few minutes. I often start work early, so am pressed for time in the mornings, also long hours plus oily skin means I usually look like a panda by the end of my shift 😭 So would be nice to skip the mascara altogether! My only concern is that I've heard that after a few weeks, the lashes can end up growing in different directions, as the new lashes come in.

How much of an issue has this been for those that have had lifts, and is it something that can be rectified with a curler?

Thanks