MY LASHES STARTED FALLING OUT IN DECEMBER

Last winter, I was applying mascara and three lashes came off on the wand. I thought it was old mascara. The next day, it happened again. I switched mascara. Still falling. I finally realized: it wasn’t the mascara. It was the season.

If you’ve noticed extra lashes on your pillow or your cheeks, you’re not imagining it. Winter really does change your lashes.

WHAT WINTER ACTUALLY DOES TO YOUR LASHES

Cold air holds almost no moisture. Indoor heating drops humidity to around 20%. That combination dries out your lash hairs, making them brittle and easy to snap. The hair follicles also slow down in winter, so new growth takes longer.

Normally, you shed 1 to 5 lashes a day. In winter, that can double to 10. And because the growth cycle is slower, it feels like your lashes are disappearing.

THE WINTER LASH SAVING PLAN

1. Oil your lash line at night. A tiny drop of jojoba or castor oil on a cotton swab keeps the follicle from tightening.
2. Use a humidifier in your bedroom. Your lashes need moisture while you sleep.
3. Switch to a creamy cleanser. Foaming cleansers strip natural oils from your lash line.
4. Don’t rub your eyes. It sounds simple, but rubbing snaps brittle lashes.

WINTER LASH FAQ

CAN COLD WEATHER PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR LASHES?

No. Winter shedding is temporary. With the right care, your lashes should bounce back within a few weeks.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR LASHES TO GROW BACK?

A full lash cycle takes 30 to 60 days. You’ll start seeing baby lashes in about 2 weeks.

SHOULD I TAKE A BREAK FROM MASCARA IN WINTER?

If your lashes feel brittle, take 2 days off per week. Let them breathe.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A WINTER LASH ROUTINE

You need something that conditions, protects, and strengthens without weighing you down. Avoid anything that pulls or tugs. Look for a lash that feels weightless and has a flexible band, so your own lashes don’t have to work to hold it.

KEEP YOUR LASHES FULL ALL SEASON

PHANSTA LASHES are designed to be gentle on natural lashes while giving you that full, fluffy look even when your own lashes are in hibernation. You get the winter resilience you need, with the look you want.

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