They say every time you lose aneyelashyou should make a wish.
My wish: that my damn eyelashes would stop falling out!
It seems like I lose five or more hairs a day.
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So, I had to figure out what was causing this fall out before I ended up lashless.
There’s a natural growth phase and rate of shedding.
So, it’s totally OK to lose 1-2 lashes a day (not clumps!!
), and it typically takes at least three months for each hair to grow back.
If your lashes tend to fall out like mine, common culprits likewaterproof mascaraand falsies could be to blame.
Here, five badbeauty habitsthat might be causing you to lose your lashes.
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1.
You’re rubbing too hard when you remove your makeup.
Mascara can be one of the hardest things to remove with just face washyour smudged towels are evidence.
It’s important to use an oil-based makeup remover to gently get rid of makeup around the eyes.
You’re sleeping with mascara on.
You’ve probably heard how wearing makeup to bed is bad for your skin.
Sleeping in mascara can also be problematic for your lashes.
Dr. Kim likens it to wearing hairspray.
The product hardens the lashes, and the friction against your pillow can cause breakage.
Yes, lash breakage is a thing.
You’re removing your false lashes or lash extensions all wrong.
Falsies can change your entire look (I love them to enhance my sparse, stubby lashes).
Dr. Waldorf also warns against extensions.
Lash extensions use medical grade glue to attach individual hairs to the root of your natural lashes.
The tension could cause your real hair to fall out.
If you do opt for lash extensions, allow them to shed naturally and resist the urge to tug.
You only use waterproof mascara.
Not to mention, it’s really hard to take off.
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5.
You’re a devout eyelash curler.
Remember to always curl your lashes before putting on product.
Warning: check the temperature on your hand first.
Burning off your lashes is not a good thing.
The truth about eyelash extensions:
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