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Reader question: My lashes are ruined from years of lash extensions.
How can I make my lashes grow faster?
Meanwhile, you’re free to coax your lash growth with some extra love.
The following strategies are dermatologist-approved techniques that will actually work and are good for your lash line long-term.
Here are some best practices for how to make lashes grow faster.
You should wash your lashes with your face every night, especially if you’ve worn makeup that day.
Sleeping in mascara can cause lashes to break, so it’s critical to remove mascara before bed.
After you’ve cleaned your lashes at night, brush your lashes with a clean spoolie or eyelash comb.
Be extremely gentleyou don’t want to use so much force that you pull out your eyelashes.
Running a brush through your lashes once a day can help stimulate hair follicles and promote growth.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use themshiny and strong lashes are always a good thing, right?
Lash conditioners help strengthen hair to prevent it from breaking, which ultimately benefits your quest for fuller-looking lashes.
Avoid using them entirely if you are pregnant or nursing.
Salmon, oysters, chia seeds, flax seeds, and walnuts are all packed with omega-3s.
It can take three months for your lashes to grow naturally, even with the proper techniques.
Most of the time, some shedding and thinning are completely natural and nothing to worry about.
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