{"id":1769,"date":"2020-01-29T17:05:32","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T16:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/?p=1769"},"modified":"2026-05-16T17:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:00:16","slug":"how-to-get-longer-lashes-serum-lash-extension-lash-lift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/29\/how-to-get-longer-lashes-serum-lash-extension-lash-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"The real guide to long lashes: from growth serums to lash lifts and extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2087\" src=\"http:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-08-23-a\u0300-12.39.41.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-08-23-a\u0300-12.39.41.png 950w, https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-08-23-a\u0300-12.39.41-241x300.png 241w, https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-08-23-a\u0300-12.39.41-823x1024.png 823w, https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-08-23-a\u0300-12.39.41-768x956.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1878\">Long lashes have always had main-character energy. They make you look more awake, more polished, more mysterious \u2014 even when you slept five hours, and your personality is currently being held together by coffee and lip balm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2253\">But getting longer lashes is not as simple. There are levels to this: lash oils, peptide serums, stronger growth serums, lash lifts, salon extensions, and now at-home lash extension kits that promise the \u201cI woke up like this\u201d effect without lying on a beauty bed for two hours.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2539\">The trick is knowing what each option actually does. Some products condition your lashes. Some make them look longer instantly. Some lift what you already have. And some can genuinely help with growth \u2014 but may come with more potential side effects, because beauty loves a plot twist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2737\">So here is the real guide to longer lashes: what works, what is easy, what takes patience, and what is best depending on whether you want natural growth, instant drama, or a soft everyday flutter.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2742\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"pkdii5\" data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2800\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">First: Can you actually make your lashes grow longer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2823\">Yes, but with nuance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"3401\">Your eyelashes have a natural growth cycle, and not every product can change that cycle dramatically. Conditioning oils and peptide serums can help lashes look healthier, which may make them appear fuller over time. Prescription lash treatments like bimatoprost are proven to grow lashes longer, thicker, and darker, but they are medical treatments and can have side effects. The FDA label for LATISSE describes it as a prescription treatment for eyelash hypotrichosis, meaning inadequate or not enough eyelashes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3901\">Over-the-counter lash serums vary a lot. Some are mainly conditioning. Some use peptides. Some contain prostaglandin analogues or similar ingredients, which can be more dramatic but may also carry risks like eye irritation, redness, eyelid darkening, or, rarely, iris color changes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that eyelash growth serums can cause redness, irritation, and dark eyelid skin, and that prescription options should be used carefully.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4029\">Translation: Yes, you can improve your lashes. But please do not treat your eyelids like a chemistry lab with fringe benefits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4029\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2411\" src=\"https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lash-growth-1024x768.png\" alt=\"lash growth\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lash-growth-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lash-growth-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lash-growth-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lash-growth-1300x975.png 1300w, https:\/\/frompariswithlovemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lash-growth.png 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4034\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"hgqr4b\" data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4088\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">1. Organic Castor Oil: <\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"hgqr4b\" data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4088\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">The old-school lash ritual<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4636\">Castor oil is the classic \u201cyour grandmother probably knew about it before TikTok discovered it\u201d lash product. It is thick, glossy, and traditionally used to condition hair, brows, and lashes. The idea is simple: apply a tiny amount to clean lashes at night to help keep them moisturized and less brittle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4638\" data-end=\"4896\">Does castor oil truly make lashes grow? This is where we need to be honest. Castor oil can make lashes look healthier because it coats and conditions them, but it is not the same as a proven lash-growth medication.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1x218kd\" data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4933\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">How to use castor oil on lashes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4935\" data-end=\"5182\">Use a clean spoolie or a tiny brush and apply the smallest amount to the lashes, avoiding the waterline. Use it at night on clean, dry lashes and wash your face normally in the morning.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1sw5g4l\" data-start=\"5184\" data-end=\"5204\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4161\">Best for:<\/strong> <\/span>Conditioning, softness, shine, fragile lashes<br data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4210\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"4210\" data-end=\"4225\">Easy level:<\/strong><\/span> Very easy<br data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4238\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4259\">Results timeline:<\/strong><\/span> Softer-looking lashes in a few weeks; growth claims are not guaranteed<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5603\" data-end=\"5606\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"1s5o3q8\" data-start=\"5608\" data-end=\"5699\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">2. Typology s\u00e9rum densifiant cils et sourcils\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5984\" data-end=\"6343\">Typology\u2019s lash and brow serum is a lovely option if you want something more polished than plain castor oil but still gentle and minimalist. The formula is concentrated in <strong data-start=\"6156\" data-end=\"6170\">castor oil<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6191\">pea peptides<\/strong> to nourish and fortify lashes and brows, and Typology says it is made with <strong data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6304\">96% ingredients of natural origin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6345\" data-end=\"6618\">This is not the kind of serum I would choose if you want extreme, dramatic growth overnight. It is more about lash quality: stronger-looking, denser-looking, better-conditioned lashes and brows. Very clean-girl beauty.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6od0qb\" data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6637\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">How to use it<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6854\">Apply it in the evening after removing makeup, using the brush to coat lashes and brows. Be consistent. Lash serums are not for people who apply something twice, forget it exists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6878\" data-end=\"7039\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5811\">Best for:<\/strong><\/span> Fragile lashes, sparse brows, strengthening, conditioning<br data-start=\"5869\" data-end=\"5872\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"5872\" data-end=\"5887\">Easy level:<\/strong><\/span> Very easy<br data-start=\"5897\" data-end=\"5900\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"5900\" data-end=\"5921\">Results timeline:<\/strong> <\/span>Around 4 weeks for visible improvement with consistent use<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7276\" data-end=\"7279\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"1kkwvts\" data-start=\"7281\" data-end=\"7307\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">3. iGlow Lash Maximizer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7564\" data-end=\"7908\">The <strong data-start=\"7568\" data-end=\"7592\">iGlow Lash Maximizer<\/strong> is for people who want a more targeted lash serum experience. The brand\u2019s official instructions say to apply the serum on clean, dry skin with one thin stroke on each eyelid, just above the lash line, then let it dry for a minute or two before continuing your skincare routine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7910\" data-end=\"8094\">The application is simple, but the placement matters. This is not mascara. You do not brush it through the lashes. You apply it along the upper lash line, where the lash follicles are.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6od0qb\" data-start=\"8096\" data-end=\"8113\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">How to use it:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8115\" data-end=\"8371\">Use it once daily on clean, dry skin. Apply one thin stroke just above the upper lash line, then let it dry. Do not slather it everywhere. More product does not mean faster lashes; it just means higher irritation potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8627\" data-end=\"8892\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"7356\" data-end=\"7369\">Best for:<\/strong><\/span> Longer-looking lashes, fuller lash line, serum users who want visible results<br data-start=\"7447\" data-end=\"7450\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"7450\" data-end=\"7465\">Easy level:<\/strong><\/span> Easy, but requires consistency<br data-start=\"7496\" data-end=\"7499\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"7499\" data-end=\"7520\">Results timeline:<\/strong><\/span> I&#8217;ve been using it for years. I apply it every 3 days, and I saw results after 2 weeks. Also, if you stop using it, your lashes go back to the natural cycle of growth and fall.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"8894\" data-end=\"8897\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"e862os\" data-start=\"8899\" data-end=\"8965\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">4. Lash Lift: The low-maintenance <\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"e862os\" data-start=\"8899\" data-end=\"8965\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">\u201cmy lashes but better\u201d option<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9165\" data-end=\"9350\">A <strong data-start=\"9167\" data-end=\"9180\">lash lift<\/strong> is basically a perm for your lashes. It curls and lifts your natural lashes from the root, making them look longer, more open and more visible without adding extensions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9352\" data-end=\"9531\">This is one of the best options if your lashes are already a decent length but point straight forward or downward.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1w16shl\" data-start=\"9533\" data-end=\"9549\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">How it works:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9551\" data-end=\"9795\">A technician places your lashes over a silicone shield, applies lifting solution, sets the shape, and usually finishes with tint if you want extra definition. The result is lifted, curled lashes that look more awake with almost no daily effort.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10031\" data-end=\"10242\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"8967\" data-end=\"8980\">Best for:<\/strong> <\/span>Straight lashes, downward lashes, and natural lashes that need lift<br data-start=\"9044\" data-end=\"9047\" \/><strong data-start=\"9047\" data-end=\"9062\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">Easy level:<\/span><\/strong> Salon service; very easy once done<br data-start=\"9097\" data-end=\"9100\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"9100\" data-end=\"9121\">Results timeline:<\/strong><\/span> Instant result; usually lasts 6\u20138 weeks<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10244\" data-end=\"10247\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"riap4m\" data-start=\"10249\" data-end=\"10296\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">5. Lash Extensions: <\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"riap4m\" data-start=\"10249\" data-end=\"10296\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">the full glam commitment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10483\" data-end=\"10730\">Salon lash extensions are the most dramatic option. Individual synthetic lashes are attached to your natural lashes to create length, volume, and shape. You can go natural, wispy, cat-eye, doll-eye, full glam \u2014 basically an entire personality menu.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10756\" data-end=\"10900\">Lash extensions are great if you want to wake up looking done, hate applying mascara, or love a more polished everyday face with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ijy0cq\" data-start=\"10902\" data-end=\"10918\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">What to know<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10920\" data-end=\"11120\">They are beautiful, but they are a commitment. You need fills, gentle cleansing, no aggressive rubbing, and you must avoid picking at them. Picking extensions is how innocent lashes become casualties.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11122\" data-end=\"11328\">If your natural lashes are weak or you tend to rub your eyes, extensions may not be the best long-term option. They are fabulous, but they are not low-maintenance if you are chaotic with your beauty habits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11122\" data-end=\"11328\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"10298\" data-end=\"10311\">Best for:<\/strong> <\/span>Instant length, volume, no-mascara mornings<br data-start=\"10355\" data-end=\"10358\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"10358\" data-end=\"10373\">Easy level:<\/strong><\/span> Salon service; maintenance required<br data-start=\"10409\" data-end=\"10412\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"10412\" data-end=\"10433\">Results timeline:<\/strong> <\/span>Instant result; fills usually every 2\u20133 weeks<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"11330\" data-end=\"11333\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"fw343c\" data-start=\"11335\" data-end=\"11405\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">6. At-home lash extensions kits<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"fw343c\" data-start=\"11335\" data-end=\"11405\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">Ardell Seamless\u2122 Underlash Extensions Kit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"11667\" data-end=\"12155\">The <strong data-start=\"11671\" data-end=\"11725\">Ardell Seamless\u2122 Underlash Extensions Kit, Wispies<\/strong> is for people who want that lash-extension look at home without the salon appointment. Ardell describes the kit as containing 36 knot-free patented clusters in four lengths \u2014 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm and 16 mm \u2014 plus long-wear Seamless Bond &amp; Seal by Duo, remover and a contoured applicator. The lashes are designed for underlash application, with a superfine no-show band and wear up to 10 days.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12157\" data-end=\"12389\">What makes this interesting is the placement: instead of sitting on top of your lashes like a classic strip lash, the clusters sit underneath your natural lashes. That makes the band much less visible and the result more believable.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6od0qb\" data-start=\"12391\" data-end=\"12408\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">How to use it<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"12410\" data-end=\"12694\">Start with clean, dry lashes. Apply the bond, place the clusters under your natural lashes, seal, and gently press everything together. Start from the outer corner and work inward. Do not attempt your first application 12 minutes before leaving for dinner unless you enjoy adrenaline.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12923\" data-end=\"13078\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"11484\" data-end=\"11497\">Best for:<\/strong> <\/span>DIY lash extensions, wispy volume, natural-ish drama<br data-start=\"11550\" data-end=\"11553\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"11553\" data-end=\"11568\">Easy level:<\/strong> <\/span>Medium beginner-friendly (if you are not born with two left hands)<br data-start=\"11593\" data-end=\"11596\" \/><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\"><strong data-start=\"11596\" data-end=\"11617\">Results timeline:<\/strong> <\/span>Instant result; wear from 1 day up to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"37wma8\" data-start=\"16189\" data-end=\"16213\"><span style=\"color: #de6a6a;\">My honest lash advice<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"16215\" data-end=\"16505\">If you want the healthiest-looking long-lash routine, combine patience with instant gratification. Use a conditioning lash serum at night, book a lash lift if your lashes need curl, and keep DIY lash extensions for weekends, events or those days when mascara simply does not have the range.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16507\" data-end=\"16751\">The biggest mistake is doing everything at once: serum, lift, extensions, waterproof mascara, aggressive removal,\u00a0 Your lashes are delicate. Treat them like silk, not like a kitchen floor.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"16753\" data-end=\"16770\"><span style=\"color: #d66363;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"16772\" data-end=\"16903\">Getting longer lashes is not about one miracle product. It is about choosing the right strategy for your lashes and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16905\" data-end=\"17204\">If you want natural improvement, start with lash care: castor oil, peptides, consistency, and gentle makeup removal. If you want immediate impact, lash lifts and at-home lash extensions are your best friends. If you want full glam, salon extensions are still the queen \u2014 high maintenance, but fabulous.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17206\" data-end=\"17411\">The real secret? Stop abusing your lashes with aggressive removal or rubbing your eyes like you are trying to erase a memory. Be gentle, be consistent, and choose the method that fits your face, your patience level, and your morning routine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long lashes have always had main-character energy. They make you look more awake, more polished, more mysterious \u2014 even when you slept five hours, and your personality is currently being held together by coffee and lip balm. But getting longer lashes is not as simple. There are levels to this: lash oils, peptide serums, stronger growth serums, lash lifts, salon extensions, and now at-home lash extension kits that promise the \u201cI woke up like this\u201d effect without lying on a beauty bed for two hours. The trick is knowing what each option actually does. Some products condition your lashes. Some make them look longer instantly. Some lift what you already have. And some can genuinely help with growth \u2014 but may come with more potential side effects, because beauty loves a plot twist. So here is the real guide to longer lashes: what works, what is easy, what takes patience, and what is best depending on whether you want natural growth, instant drama, or a soft everyday flutter. First: Can you actually make your lashes grow longer? Yes, but with nuance. Your eyelashes have a natural growth cycle, and not every product can change that cycle dramatically. 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