5 Ways You’re Damaging Your Lashes

5 Ways You’re Damaging Your Lashes - Silly George

Avoid these five things to give your lashes an instant turnaround.  

1) Lash Extensions

  • Heavy lash extensions can weigh down on your natural lashes, increasing the chance of shedding 
  • If the high-strength glues used in lash extensions aren’t applied correctly, they can also damage your natural lashes 
  • But don’t worry, if you’ve got extensions and you want to get rid of them, check out our extension removal guide 

 2) Dirty Eyelash Curlers

  • Over time, old makeup, mascara and even stray lash hairs can accumulate on your curler, which provides a breeding ground for bacteria 
  • Bacteria can damage the hair follicles at the base of your lash line, so make sure you clean your curler regularly 
  • It’s also helpful to know whether you should be using your curler before or after applying makeup and mascara, find out here 

 3) Rubbing Your Eyes Often

  • By generating friction along your lash line, you can damage the roots of your lashes 
  • The more you rub therefore, the more likely your lashes are to shed prematurely 

 4) Dirty Falsies

  • Many falsies can be reused multiple times, which is great for the planet and for your wallet 
  • However, in order to reuse them you need to keep them clean 
  • Reusing falsies which are caked in old makeup or mascara will allow bacteria to spread and that in turn will damage your lashes 

 5) Poor Curling Technique

  • Curlers are wonderful little inventions but it’s important that they’re used correctly 
  • If you are rough on your lashes when using your curler, if you tug or pull, there’s a risk that your lashes could be damaged or break 
  • Make sure you’ve got the right technique by reading our how-to blog  

Restore Your Lashes

If your lashes have become damaged or brittle, don’t despair! Our Lash Growth Serum is the perfect pick-me-up. Alongside boosting natural lash growth, the serum is specially designed to nourish your lashes too, restoring their life and lustre in just a few weeks.  

Try it today and your lashes will be back to their best in no time!

 


Jeannine Rothenberg is the Chief Marketing Officer and head of product development at Silly George, where she leads the brand’s vision for innovative, high-performance beauty products. She oversees every stage of the product journey, from ideation and formulation to packaging, education, and marketing, ensuring each Silly George launch delivers true quality, transparency, and ease for customers.