How to Grow Long, Thick, Healthy Lashes

Last Updated: August 10, 2021

Long, upturned eyelashes not only make your eyes look bigger, but they're also a characteristic associated with youth. If you want to get those beautiful, healthy lashes, then read on!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using Petroleum Jelly

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Get a small amount of petroleum jelly in your two fingers. Run the petroleum jelly in between your thumb and index finger to prepare it for rubbing onto your eyelids and eyelashes. Be careful not to get the petroleum jelly in your eyes.
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Use the leftover petroleum jelly on your finger. Apply it to both your top, and bottom set of eyelashes. Apply it just as you would apply mascara.

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Go to sleep. Sweet dreams about your eyelashes!
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Wake up. If there is any excess petroleum jelly, wipe it off with a wet and warm washcloth.
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Done! Enjoy your beautiful new lashes!

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using Eyelash Oil Formulas

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Note: Each of these is reader provided and they are not verified.
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Apply the oil of choice. In each case, line the roots of your eyelashes with the oil, to enhance their growth.^{[citation needed]}

Eyelash oil #1

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Mix equal amounts of Vitamin E oil in a small container. Add castor oil and coconut oil.^{[citation needed]}
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Apply this mixture on your eyelashes every night before going to bed.
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Continue this for one week. Hopefully, you will see eyelash thickening results.

Eyelash oil #2

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Add 1/2 tsp of castor oil, 2 liquid tablets of Vitamin E oil, 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel and 1 teaspoon of petroleum jelly to a small container. Mix them all together.
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Apply this mixture on your eyelashes using a cotton bud. It can be used daily.

Eyelash oil #3

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Add equal amounts of apricot oil, coconut oil and Vitamin E oil to a small container.^{[citation needed]}
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Mix the oils together.
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Apply the oil every night before bed onto your eyelashes.

Eyelash oil #4

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Mix 1 teaspoon of almond oil with 1 teaspoon of honey. ^{[citation needed]}
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Apply this mixture to your eyelashes at night before going to bed. You should see results in 3 days.^{[citation needed]}

Community Q&A

Question

Will honey (only) help to make my eyelashes thicker, or should I really use almond oil as well?

Cecilia Flores

Top Answerer

Honey does nothing for lashes; castor oil and coconut oil work best.
Question

Can I apply Vaseline gel? I can't get other petroleum jelly where I live.

Community Answer

Yes you can. Vaseline gel is petroleum jelly. As long as you don't use any body wash or lotion.
Question

Does conditioner help to grow healthy lashes?

Community Answer

No.

Warnings

Do not pull onto your lashes while applying your Vaseline.

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This may not give all people longer lashes, but it will definitely make them healthier and keep you lashes and entire eye area moisturized!

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Vaseline has oils inside it, this may cause acne if you're not careful!

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