Light eyelashes: how to make them thick and beautiful

A languid look from under fluffy long eyelashes can make you the object of fantasy for many men. But what to do if nature has not endowed them with the necessary volume and length? Definitely don’t fall into despair, because we will tell you how to properly take care of short eyelashes and what lamination for short eyelashes is.

The problem of short eyelashes can and should be dealt with, the main thing is to know how!

Causes

Sometimes it is not enough to solve a problem only based on its external signs. To understand what to do with short eyelashes, the first step is to determine the reasons for their such sparse growth.

There may be several reasons, they are described below.

To achieve the desired length, you should find out the causes of the problem

Allergy to cosmetics. Are you careful enough when choosing cream, mascara, powder or foundation? If not, an allergic reaction to components in cosmetic products can manifest itself in excessive loss of eyelashes, their thinness and weakness.

It is important to know! Cheap and low-quality mascara for short and sparse eyelashes is your worst enemy. Try not to skimp on such a product and choose only proven brands.

Use of expired goods . If your mascara has expired, get rid of it immediately. Expired products can cause allergic reactions, and what they are fraught with is indicated above.

Allergies to cosmetic components can worsen the appearance of eyelashes

Inflammatory eye disease. If you are struck down by conjunctivitis or blephatitis, it’s time to forget about cosmetics for a while and consult your doctor.
Improper makeup removal . Washing your face with a special milk, gel or tonic should become a nightly ritual for you, failure to do so can have negative consequences. Thin, sparse and weak eyelashes are the price of your “oh, I’m tired, I’ll go to bed with makeup on.”
Side effects of drugs . If you are undergoing treatment for eye diseases, your eyelashes may become unusable due to some components of the medications.
Stress and general weakening of the immune system . Past serious illnesses, constant stress at work or at home very often become the cause of weak and short eyelashes.
Vitamin deficiency . A lack of vitamins always negatively affects the general condition of the body.

Vitamin complexes will improve the condition of the body

How to solve a problem

So, we have looked at the main causes of problems with eyelashes, it’s time to find out how to deal with the problem. Here, as in many other cases, it is best to take an integrated approach. Below you will learn how to treat short eyelashes and which mascara is better to choose.

Choice of mascara

Russian experts tested the most popular cosmetics, according to GOST R 52341-2005. Scientists tested the covering ability of the products, ease of application, appearance and durability. Below is a list of products that have been tested.

High-quality mascara can visually lengthen eyelashes

Name	Description
Sumptuous Bold Volume, Estee Lauder	It does a great job of adding volume to sparse eyelashes and lengthening short eyelashes. Good covering power makes the mascara easy to use. Sufficiently high water resistance - you don’t care about tears or light rain.
Noir G de Guerlain, Guerlain	It has proven itself to be an excellent mascara for short and straight eyelashes, adding the necessary volume and fullness to them. The covering ability leaves much to be desired; several layers will be required for high-quality application. The packaging of the product is very stylish; there is a small case with a mirror, which is convenient to use in order to correct your makeup.
Clarins Be Long Mascara	Liquid consistency and rich black shade help to easily lengthen even the shortest eyelashes. For high-quality application of the product, several layers will be required. Suitable for both short and thin or soft eyelashes.
Extra Super Lash, Rimmel	The best mascara for short eyelashes in price-quality ratio. The covering power is average, so it is better to apply the product gradually and in several layers. Looks natural on any type of eyelashes.

The choice of the right mascara that can give your eyelashes the required length is up to you. We have provided you with expert recommendations to make this choice easier.

If possible, don't skimp on mascara

How to treat

The following instructions will come in handy if you decide to improve the condition of your short and thin eyelashes at home.

A few simple tips will help you cope with this without unnecessary effort and financial costs.

Try to protect yourself from using decorative cosmetics for a while, let your eyes and skin rest a little.
Carefully review your diet, exclude tasty but very harmful foods from it.

Recommendation! Purchase vitamin complexes at the pharmacy, including vitamin A and B vitamins. This will have a positive effect on the condition of the body in general and the cilia in particular.

Vegetable oils are the best way to help cope with the problem of insufficient volume and length of eyelashes

Castor, flaxseed, olive or burdock oils have long been considered the main assistants in strengthening and lengthening eyelashes. Using a clean brush or cotton swab, apply oil to your eyelashes every day for at least a month before going to bed. If possible, repeat the procedure several times a day, most importantly, make sure that the product does not get into your eyes.
Natural compresses that you can make with your own hands have proven themselves very well. To do this, just soak a cotton swab in a decoction of chamomile, sage, black tea or parsley. Place the disc on your eyelid for twenty minutes, during which time your eyes will have time to rest and your eyelashes will be saturated with useful substances.

Give your eyes a rest and saturate them with useful substances, only then the result will not be long in coming

After completing the course of treatment, you can temporarily seek help from colorless mascara, which will help cope with the problem of short eyelashes. Choose products that contain panthenol, keratin, silk extract and vegetable oils.

Oils for eyelashes: castor and burdock

In order for your eyelashes to delight you with their beauty and strength, you should take proper care of them. Castor and burdock oils, popular among the people, will help those who like to take care of their body at home. Castor oil is obtained from castor beans. The finished product is a natural nutrient for the hair column. In a short period of time, burdock oil will eliminate dryness and brittleness of hairs, give them a healthy appearance, and make them much darker and thicker.

Burdock oil is a product of fat extraction (burdock roots are infused with olive, sesame or other vegetable oil). It has a pleasant aroma and has a great effect on the condition and color of the hair. You can use the product to strengthen eyelashes at home in the absence of individual intolerance.

What you should know about lamination of short eyelashes

Every year, keratin lamination of eyelashes is becoming increasingly popular.

This excitement is easily explained; the procedure has a number of undoubted advantages, such as:

improvement of appearance;
natural and sophisticated look of eyelashes;
absence of a strongly pronounced negative effect from the procedure;
In some women, the condition of eyelashes improves.

Lamination has a couple of disadvantages, one of which is quite significant. The procedure will not be very effective on short eyelashes. At best, they will become a little more expressive, but you should not expect a wow effect.

Lamination on short eyelashes may not be as effective as in the photo

Even after lamination, you will not no longer need to use mascara with a lengthening effect.

To summarize

Short and thin eyelashes are not a death sentence; you just need a little more time to care for them. Pamper them with useful ingredients, monitor the general condition of the body, and carefully select cosmetics.

Makeup remover

The modern cosmetics industry has already created a variety of makeup removers, among which you can easily choose a milk or toner that meets your requirements. And if everything is very clear with makeup remover on ordinary eyelashes, then many girls do not know how to remove makeup with eyelash extensions.

There are several recommendations that you should follow if you want to extend the life of artificial eyelashes.

Makeup should be removed with special products

Do not wash your face with hot water. In general, eyelash extensions are not afraid of water, however, high temperatures can damage not only the material, but also the delicate skin of the eyelids.
Use special products designed to care for artificial materials. It is best to consult with the specialist who did your extensions; he will tell you which brand is best to use.
Under no circumstances should you remove makeup with greasy products or natural oils. Otherwise, you risk saying goodbye to artificial eyelashes with your own hands.