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June 21, 2021

How To Get Longer Eyelashes – The Pros & Cons

Are you curious how to get longer eyelashes?  Great!

This has been an obsession of mine for the past year or so.  

It’s hard to know where to start in finding something that will make a serious impact on your lashes.

Nearly everything claims it will lengthen your lashes these days, but what really works?

Well, I hope to take some of the guess work out of it for you.

I have outlined 5 popular ways women can get longer eyelashes, along with the pros and cons of each method.

We all know, longer eyelashes can completely transform the way your entire face looks.

Whether it’s for a night on the town, or long lashes you can rock for days at a time my goal is to help you find a longer lash option that works best for you.

Let’s get to it!

This Post Contains Rodan & Fields & Amazon Affiliate Links (paid links) 

How To Get Longer Eyelashes #1) Apply False Lashes

how to get longer eyelashes

This great info graphic from Lulus blog shows you 3 ways you can wear false lashes depending upon the look you are wanting to achieve!

False lashes a great option if you immediately want longer fuller lashes for a special event or occasion and don’t want to spend much money.

Many false lash sets that you can buy at drug stores only cost a couple of dollars!

One of the drawbacks to false lashes is that they do require a somewhat messy adhesive and careful application process, but the results are instantaneous.

False lashes are not suggested for more than a single use, and the glue adhesive can have a tendency to release or peel off when exposed to moisture.

So false lashes are obviously not a great option for an event where you might cry or come into contact with water, like the beach or pool.

You can shop false lashes at any local value store or browse popular brands here!

 How To Get Longer Eyelashes #2) Make A DIY Eyelash Serum

how to get longer eyelashes

Abby at Twist Me Pretty has a great post showing users how to blend and apply their own lash serum.

While this tutorial is fabulous, the con of this method is that the effectiveness is questionable.

If your budget is super tight, a DIY lash serum might be something you want to try initially to see if it works for you.

You may be one of the people who see noticeable results with this method, making this a great option if your budget is tight and you are willing to wait to see if results develop for you.

How To Get Longer Eyelashes #3) Use A Lash Lengthening Mascara

The Millenial Maven has a roundup post of the top 10 drug store mascaras that you can buy without breaking the bank.

This is another great option when your funds are tight!

Maybe the effect of longer fuller eyelashes may simply be the use of a better mascara?

You can browse her extensive list through the link above, or explore highly rated lash lengthening mascaras here.

How To Get Longer Eyelashes #4) Invest In Eyelash Extensions

Professionally applied eyelash extensions are a popular option among celebrities.  

As with false lashes, eyelash extensions give you instant results, but are applied professionally at a salon.

A new set of lash extensions can cost between $100-$150, and they will need to be redone every 2 weeks. 

This can incur another $40-$70 charge depending on your stylist.

Lash extensions are a great option if you have time and money to maintenance them.

If you chose to invest in professional last extensions you will be wise to treat them delicately however.

Scrubbing off eye makeup products, as well as oil based makeup removers can damage lash extensions causing them to slip or fall out.

How To Get Longer Eyelashes #5) Lengthen Your Lashes With This Crazy Effective Serum

how to get longer eyelashes

There are only a million lash lengthening serums available today.

Many of which are a variation of the DIY lash serum listed above.  And ladies, I’ve tried a bunch of them!!

I have ordered a number of popular Amazon brands (that had good reviews) only to be left with next to no results.

They all followed the same ol cycle.

Excitement opening a new tube and promising great results.

Two weeks of thinking ‘maybe this is working’?!

8 weeks later I was tossing it in the trash realizing I had next to no change.

So frustrating!

It wasn’t long after my third lash serum product fail that my sister came for a visit sporting the longest lashes I’d ever seen.

What the heck?!?

Of course I had to know what she was doing!

She introduced me to the product above and I’ve been hooked ever since.

Within the first month of using it, I had two separate friends at the gym ask me if I had gotten lash extensions. 

One told me I might have to start getting them trimmed because they were growing into my eyebrows.

Hahahaha #bestproblemever

I didn’t know where to get this stuff initially as Rodan and Fields is a multilevel marketing companies and I didn’t know any reps.

So, I decided to go for it and open my own account to take advantage of the price discount and product perks.

It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made. 🙂

So, if you’re interested in doing the same, you can snag your LashBoost Serum here (along with other crazy effective skincare products).

You should know that results won’t develop overnight, and while it may take 6 week for your lashes to reach their full potential I noticed a significant difference in two.

Here is a before and after photo of what LashBoost can do.   

How To Get Longer Eyelashes

Crazy right?

Longer Lash Wrap Up

I hope this post helps you find the longer lashes that you’re looking for!

Maybe the option you choose with depend upon the goals and desires you have to achieve longer lashes.

You can always comment below or reach out to me directly with any questions. 😉

Remember, when you put your best face forward you will feel more confident to share your life with others.

And here, we’re all about creating a life and home that you’re proud to share.

Cheers for now!

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