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Long, lush, and thick lashes lift the face and enhance the eyes. Unfortunately, not all people are blessed with long lashes. But instead of getting a lash perm or lash extension, consider these cheap yet effective tricks for beautifully thick, long lashes:
Olive Oil
Olive oil plumps up the lashes, thickening every hair strand from root to tips. This nourishing oil stimulates hair growth by giving the lashes a dose of antioxidants and vitamins! To use olive oil as a lash enhancer, get a clean mascara wand and dip it into the oil. Now brush the lashes using the mascara wand, from the base of the lashes all the way to the tips. Do this every night for 2 months. To optimize results, spike the oil with lemon peel. Marinate the peels in the oil for a week before using.
Castor Oil
Castor oil is traditionally used to lengthen and thicken the eyelashes. This oil works better than most commercial eyelash serums. Castor oil is loaded with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that keep the lashes strong, healthy, and resistant to breakage. The oil also stimulates hair growth.
To use castor oil as a lash treatment, get a clean mascara wand or a cotton swab and saturate it with the oil. Gently stroke the lashes with the mascara wand or cotton swab, making sure every lash is coated with the oil. Do this every night for several weeks for best results!
Coconut Oil
Just lime olive oil, coconut oil makes an excellent lash lengthener and thickener too! This hydrating oil is packed with essential nutrients that stimulate hair growth. Coconut oil is also teeming with antimicrobial properties to prevent breakage.
To use coconut oil as a lash serum, heat a small amount of the oil in the microwave. Get a cotton swab and saturate the tip with the oil. Now brush the oil on the lashes, letting the oil coat every hair strand from root to tip. Do this once a day at night for a month for best results.
Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly is incredibly versatile. You can use it as a moisturizer and as a lash treatment too. Just get a clean cotton swab or a mascara wand and apply directly to the lashes. Vaseline helps boost moisture, which stimulates hair growth.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is loaded with a host of nutrients that boost hair growth! As a lash serum, vitamin E will lengthen every lash strand. The vitamin also promotes repair, making the lashes resistant to brittleness and breakage. In fact, vitamin E is one of the best lash extenders money can buy! To use vitamin E as a lash serum, pierce a soft gel capsule with a needle. Get a cotton swab and saturate it with the vitamin. Now apply the oil directly to the lashes. Do this twice daily for best results!
Eyelid Massage
Are your lashes prone to breakage and brittleness? Damage-prone lashes could be a sign of poor circulation. Stimulate hair growth and reduce lash breakage by massaging the eyelids every night. Start by using coconut oil or olive oil as a massage oil. With your fingertips, gently massage the eyelids using gentle, circular strokes. The massaging action boosts circulation. Your lashes will grow fuller and longer in no time at all!
