In the past 10 years eyelash regrowth products have been appearing in many different forms to suit the changing needs of the consumer. You can buy anything from serums to conditioners, or even eyelash transplants but what can we expect for the future?

Anyone who is on a quest for super long, luscious lashes will have noticed that they are spoilt for choice. Eyelash regrowth products are the current trend and are very effective for growing long lashes, but the results are not permanent. As soon as you stop using an eyelash growth product any new lashes you have gained from using it will drop out. This major disadvantage to these products was the reason behind the surgical procedure eyelash transplants.

Eyelash transplants are more expensive and the results may not be very impressive compared to those achieved by eyelash regrowth products. The only difference is that when eyelash transplants are a success, the end result is permanent super long lashes. The only disadvantage to eyelash transplants is that the price (usually $3000- $4000 per eye) is not affordable to most people and for some customers the results are not worth the price they paid. At the moment eyelash growth products are more popular because they are more affordable.

In the future I expect to see many more eyelash regrowth products appearing and I suspect that scientists are working on something more permanent. Eyelash growth products may get cheaper as new alternative eyelash growth formulas will be created.

At this point in time eyelash transplants are not as effective as they could be. Hair follicles are taken from the head and inserted into the eyelid individually. Approximately 24 lashes are inserted during this procedure but for some customers this may not be enough. Considering the amount of money you are paying for this procedure they should insert as many lashes that will be needed in order to give you thicker lashes. Twenty-four is not enough in my opinion, which is why some customers are disappointed with the results.

Hopefully in the future of eyelash regrowth products the disadvantages that exist now will be gone. We will just have to be patient and hope that something better comes along. 

If you want to reduce the amount of eyelash loss you experience and start gaining eyelash regrowth you need to know what the causes are so you can protect them while they grow. There are many causes of eyelash breakage, which do lead to eyelash loss, but there are a few common ones you may be aware of;

Short brittle eyelashes are often a result of excessive mascara and false eyelash extension use. These products can cause eyelashes to break very easily,restricting the amount of eyelash growth, leaving you with little to no eyelashes. To reduce the amount of damage from these products limit the amount that you use. One useful tip for applying mascara is to look at the texture. If the lashes are too clumpy and stuck together resembling spider legs, then you have used too much.

Mascara works by attaching to the surface of the lash to make them look longer, weighing it down in the process so eyelash loss is often a result.

 The most damaging type of mascara is waterproof mascara. It is always harder to wash off so more force is needed which will damage the lashes and cause more eyelash loss. It may be useful to avoid eye make up for a while to avoid more eyelash loss while your lashes are growing.

Eyelash curlers are also very damaging for eyelashes. Just like hair straightners can damage the hair on your head, this has the same effect for lashes. The heat weakens the hair follicle making it break and fall out. If you are desperate for curled lashes but don’t want to give up mascara then buy curl mascara, which will give you the same look.

Rubbing your eyes can also cause eyelash loss which an prolong your eyelash regrowth. Sometimes this cant be avoided. If your eye is itching then your going to itch it but next time don’t rub it so hard.

You’ve probably asked yourself if your eyelashes will grow back and the answer is yes. It is definitely possible to gain new eyelash growth. By implementing the previous mentioned tips you will be able to limit the amount of eyelash loss you experience. It is normal to loose a few lashes now and then but now you wont be loosing so much. You need to take care of your eyelashes just like you do with the hair on your head.

There are products available to encourage eyelash regrowth. There are a range of products from eyelash conditioners to eyelash growth serums that make your eyelashes stronger and less likely to break, whilst growing. If you plan on buying any of these products make sure you read reviews from other users. No two products will be as effective so do some research to make sure you are getting value for money and find out if there are any side effects.