How to grow long eyelashes

Lush, long, alluring with their graceful curves - eyelashes.  Every girl dreams of having such “beauty”, because today they perform an aesthetic function rather than a protective one. It is quite possible to increase their length without an extension procedure; you just need to provide them with appropriate care.  

How to make eyelashes long

There are various methods and means that promote rapid eyelash growth.

Firstly, these are special medications, gels and serums from Russian and foreign manufacturers, which are sold in pharmacies. For example, “Carepost” solution, “Mirra Lux” balm, “Double-Lash” nourishing gel.

Burdock and castor oils perfectly accelerate the growth of eyelashes. They can be used individually or together, in various proportions. Just pour the oil into an empty, clean bottle left over from the mascara and apply in the evening for 15-20 minutes.

Regular combing of hairs with a special brush-comb, as well as light massage of the eyelids, stimulates the hair follicle well.

You need to be prepared for the fact that the process of growing eyelashes will take some time. But what if you want to get the desired length now? There are various tricks for this using decorative cosmetics:

• before using mascara, immerse it in hot water for 10 minutes - it will become easier to apply, and the effect of increasing volume or length will increase;
• use loose powder before applying mascara - this is an all-time method that still works great, and our mothers and grandmothers also used it;
• When the eyelashes are already painted, you need to very carefully clamp them with a special curling iron and additionally paint the ends.

How to grow thick eyelashes

Eyelashes, just like ours hair tend to fall out, and new ones grow in their place over time. To keep this process going, they need constant feeding. Natural ingredients will help make them not only long, but also thick.

If you combine castor and sea buckthorn oil in equal proportions and apply it for 3 hours, you will get an inexpensive but very effective remedy.

Others also stimulate the growth of new hairs oils: almond, peach, flaxseed, grape seed oil, wheat germ oil and even olive oil.

How to strengthen eyelashes

To keep your eyelashes long and lush for as long as possible, use various products that help strengthen them.

First of all, these are vitamin-mineral “beauty” complexes, which should contain vitamins A and E. They can be taken orally in the form of tablets or added in liquid form to oils. A very effective and budget option is the drug “Aevit”, which can be bought at any pharmacy.

Herbal compresses strengthen and help relieve tired eyes: calendula, chamomile, sage, cornflower extract. Use them together with castor oil. Soak cotton pads in this mixture and leave on your eyelids for 15 minutes.

Eyelash mask

Nourishing eyelash masks can be easily prepared at home. They are based on natural oils. Here are some simple recipes:

• Mix 10 drops of burdock oil and 3 drops of aloe juice - you will get an excellent sedative;
• Using a knife, finely chop the fresh parsley to a “mush” state, add ¼ tsp to it. aloe juice and warm olive oil. Avoid getting the mixture on your hair, as parsley has a lightening effect;
• Combine 30 ml of cocoa butter with one teaspoon of rum; this composition will refresh the natural color of eyelashes.

It is recommended to use masks no more than once a week before bedtime, and to achieve a positive result, their course should last at least a couple of months.

Eyelash care

Eyelashes will delight you with their length and thickness for a long time if you care for them correctly. After all, they are often undeservedly given too little attention. Therefore, get into the habit of regularly following a few simple rules:

• At the end of the day, definitely wash off your makeup and do it with gentle movements using a special product.
• Use only high-quality cosmetics: Eye shadows and mascara from a dubious manufacturer can cause an allergic reaction.
• Do not overuse eyelash curlers.
• Add keratin-rich foods to your diet: milk, cheese, beef, rabbit meat, fish. We must not forget about vitamins, which are found in large quantities in fresh fruits and vegetables.