Wish you could have long, luscious lashes without having to apply mascara every morning? Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives. Here’s how to lengthen lashes without mascara for those who are tired of the mess and time commitment of eye makeup. These four methods will help you achieve the lashes of your dreams.
False Lashes
False lashes, also known as falsies, are widely available, inexpensive, and easy to apply. You can find them in a wide variety of materials, from mink to silk to synthetic, and even in various colors, lengths, and styles.
Extensions
Wait, aren’t extensions the same thing as falsies? Not quite. Falsies are bunches of fake lashes that you apply above your natural lash line. Extensions are lash fans glued directly onto your natural lashes by a professional.
You need to remove falsies at the end of the day. You can reuse them, but they only last three to five applications on average. Extensions, unlike falsies, are worn 24/7 and can last two to three months with proper care. This makes them a much better option for those that want a long-lasting lash solution.
Lash Lift
Another way to lengthen lashes without mascara is to get a lash lift. A lash lift is, essentially, a perm for your lashes! Lash technicians use professional lash lift supplies, including a teeny-tiny curling rod and a lifting solution, to curl your lash from base to tip. This darkens, lengthens, and lifts your natural lashes. Lash lifts, like extensions, last anywhere from two to three months.
Because lash lifts are less involved and require fewer solutions and materials than falsies and extensions, they’re a safer option for those with allergies or skin sensitivities. As long as you aren’t allergic to the perming solution, which contains natural ingredients such as water, keratin, elastin, silk protein, amino acid, coconut oil, and folic acid, you shouldn’t experience any irritation.
Natural Methods
You can also encourage lash growth with natural methods. Eating food high in folic acid and iron, combing your eyelashes, massaging your eyelids, and generously applying coconut or olive oil to your lashes are all methods that encourage gradual lash growth and darkening. These methods aren’t instant, but their results are much more permanent than the results of non-natural methods, such as falsies and lifts.
