Do Eyelashes Grow Back?

Updated on December 02, 2013
L.J. asks from Denton, TX
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So I had a little accident this morning with an eyelash curler. I am still kinda in shock on how it happened, but it ripped some of my lashes out. I am in good humor about this because it seems like lately everything happens to me, so I'll just add it to my list. Anyway I am curious if they will grow back and any advice or information will be greatly appreciated!

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So What Happened?

I just want to say thank you for all of you stories, advice and information on eyelashes. All of the stories made me feel like I wasn't the only one this happened to. I still find it funny and you know many people don't even notice unless you say something. I guess I would have worried about it more if I wasn't a SAHM. Anyway thanks again. Loved all of the stories!! Take care everyone!

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M.

answers from Dallas on

Here is a GREAT product for making grow eyelashes:

TALIKA, it comes in a little tiny jar or in a tube like mascara. it is a bit expensive but it really works, you'll find it at Sephora. (or e-bay)

Good luck!

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G.N.

answers from Dallas on

a friend of mine was getting ready for work,she had a cig, hanging out of her mouth,almost done,she picked up the hair spray and gave it a good shot-oooooooooppps,no lashes and a few missing brows ! but yes they did come back ! We laughed about that one a long time...good luck, G.

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B.P.

answers from Dallas on

Yes, regularly. I had this all explained to me when I got eyelash extensions. They fall out and regrow on a regular hair cycle. PS. Those fake glue on ones look pretty good while you wait.

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L.T.

answers from Amarillo on

Ouch!! They will grow back, just make sure to take good care of them. I'm a make-up artist and strongly believe in taking care of your lashes. so be sure not to sleep with your eye make-up on, use a gentle eye make-up remover, it'll be less harsh on your lashes. I would also suggest using a lash conditioner, I love, love Cils Booster made by Lancome. Not only will it condition your lashes, it also helps your lashes "grow" when used with mascara. It's definately a must have for me. Let me know if you have any questions!!

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B.C.

answers from Dallas on

yes your lashes will grow back. Lucky for you Arbonne has a new product to make them grow faster, fuller and stronger at the root. The product can be found on www.betsycampbell.myarbonne.com and it is called Eye Lash enhancer. If you have any questions, I would be happy to help.

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S.K.

answers from Dallas on

hi L.,
my husband had an accident where his eye lashes and eye brows got singed off....dont' worry..they grow back!!! It took them nearly 2 monthes but they are there!! :) Long story about the singing....an explosion from our gas tank blew up in his face!
take care!!!
S.

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S.D.

answers from Dallas on

Owie!!!! I've had a few minor eyelash curler incidents myself - NO fun!!!

YES, you'll grow some back!!!! :-D

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T.L.

answers from Dallas on

Yes, they definitely do. I sometimes have a habit of pulling mine out and they always grow back. Don't worry!

J.P.

answers from Fayetteville on

Yes eyelashes are nothing but the hairs only so they will definitely grow back without any harmful effects...So the best way to achieve perfect lashes is to go with home remedies like using the eyelash enhancers which contains all natural ingredients and doesn't harm at all....Read this article about Do eyelashes grow back which will help you more to get your eyelashes back:
http://www.consumerhealthdigest.com/eyelash-care/lash-car...

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W.N.

answers from Dallas on

Vaseline will make your eyelashes grow more. I bet yours will grow back, the same thing has happened to me and mine got back to normal. Be careful tho- you could really do some damage with your eyelash curler! W.

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L.R.

answers from Dallas on

Hello! Your story made me smile not because you are missing eyelashes but because the SAME thing happened to me a a few months ago! I had just put lotion on my hands and went to curl my eyelashes and it slipped out of my grip and there went a good chunk of my lashes with the curler! Dont worry because they will grow back faster than you think!!! Believe it or not nobody even really noticed and I had a good bit that was completely BARE!!
HAPPY EASTER!

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A.J.

answers from Dallas on

YEs, In my experience they have grown back on me when I have pulled some out. I would also clean your Eyelash curler once a week with alcohol on a rag and get all the mascara resadue and other germs a bactiera off off it. This will keep it from being sticky and pulling out your lashes. It will also help prevent any eye infections from the germs that get on your lashes from the curler.

A. J

T.H.

answers from Dallas on

This happened to my mom when I was in highschool. She was curling her eyelashes and my dad walked in and scared her. He didn't realize she was doing it and when she startled all her lashes were ripped out. Unfortunately my mom was in the habit of doing both eyes at the same time to save time using two curlers so she lost eyelashes on both eyes. They did grow back but she says it took several months to really have them at a decent length again.

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L.B.

answers from Dallas on

Yes, they grow back. In fact, we all lose and totally replace all our eyelashes approximately every 3 months.

I did not pull mine out with an eyelash curler, but had a period of time where they all fell out in the middle of my lid, just on one eye. Had lashes in both corners but not the middle. I used an eyelash conditioner made by Estee Lauder during that time and they grew back in record time. Meanwhile, if you have a need to, you can buy the little individual false eyelashes and just glue them into the spaces.

Good Luck :)

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L.H.

answers from Dallas on

L. -

Sounds like you already got your answer. But I just couldn't resist commenting that you sound like a really cool chick :)

L.

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T.C.

answers from Dallas on

I am sorry to say not all them will grow back. When I was younger about 20 years ago. I jumped on the bed when my aunt was curling her eye lashing and ripped some of them out. We were laughing about it a few weeks ago about how she is still missing some.

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K.G.

answers from Dallas on

Too funny but so sorry that must have hurt. First of all the only reason I know about this is because my best friend who is still single in her late 30's gets eyelash extentions. YES< they will grow back they shed, if you have ever seen one on your pillow case or blow one off your finger for good luck, that is because they shed. My friend had to wait till they shed and new ones grew back to have the extentions put on so that they would last longer ( they are just tied on the original lashes). SO no worries, It may take a while I think like 8 months but hey there are always glue on lashes, they have come a long way since the 60's and are fairly easy to apply now! Ulta has some good glue on ones if you feel naked with out them! I bet most people won't even know it, if you are a stay at home mom, then you are probably like me in a hat and work out clothes, so no worries. Y ou know what, silly stuff happends to all of us this time of the year! Good Luck

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T.K.

answers from Abilene on

My mother has the kind of eyelashes that make her not need mascara, they are thick and full and gorgeous, I only mention this, because when she was a little girl, she took it upon herself to tweeze her lashes, because she thought they might fall into her eyes!! Now seriously, they are like all the hair on our body, unless you have a medical condition, they will grow back, rather quickly I might add. And yes, I have done this before too, OUCH!!

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A.H.

answers from Dallas on

Well I have not ever had a run in with the eyelash curler but my daughter did cut her eyelashes as they were in her way and yes, they have grown back.

A.

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L.K.

answers from Dallas on

When I was little I pulled all of my eyelashes out (I don't know why) and they did grow back in a couple of months. Just fill in the empty spots with eyeliner and no one will notice.

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C.W.

answers from Lubbock on

Yes. Advice... Stay away from eyelash curlers! J/K. sorry that happened though!

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D.J.

answers from Dallas on

Ouch! That hurts me just thinking about it. Yes, they grow back. If you want to help them a bit, buy some Revitalash. You can buy it from the website or I buy mine from ebay; it's cheaper from ebay.

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M.M.

answers from Dallas on

I've been there!! Yes, they will grow back, may take a little awhile. I put eyeliner on my lid to conceal it and nobody seemed to notice. Hope that helps!

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S.M.

answers from Dallas on

Yes, they do grow back! Telling from experience. I was using my Eyelash Curler and jerked and literally all of them came out and were stuck to the curler. It took awhile but eventually they did grow back. It was very weird feeling and looking for awhile. Good Luck!
S.

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M.V.

answers from Abilene on

They do grow back. I had an allergic reaction to a certain brand of mascara and it made all my eyelashes fall out. They did grow back but it does take time. I have been recently using Arbonne's lash enhancer which conditions/strengthens and helps your eyelashes grow. My eyelashes are actually getting longer and are brushing up against my sunglasses! I love that...I've always had short, blond lashes so it is fun to have long ones that people make comments on! Take heart.....yours will grow back! I'm so impressed with your attitude about it!
Best wishes!
M.
www.foravibrantlife.myarbonne.com

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N.M.

answers from Dallas on

Yes, they will but it does take time. If you will put castor oil on them at night it will help. This isn't just an old wives tale either.
It works. I accidently waxed to many of my eyebrows once and tried this and it works. I'm sorry you did that to your eyelashes. I hope this will help you. Sincerely,

N. M.

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A.L.

answers from Dallas on

Hi L.!
The good news is they do grow back! It took a while though for mine to grow back after I had an incident with my eyelash curler. But eventualy yes---get some fake ones in the meantime. And hey---be careful with that curler!

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L.S.

answers from Wichita Falls on

eyelashes are just like the hair on your head and they will grow back.

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C.M.

answers from Dallas on

Yes!! I did the same thing many years ago. I used eyeliner on my lids to try and hide the bald eyelid.
Good luck! It's something you can always laugh about.

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D.D.

answers from Dallas on

Dear L.,

Don't worry. They WILL grow back! I do the same thing every now and then.

Deb D in Keller

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K.A.

answers from Dallas on

Yes I think they will. I burned mine when a gas heater poofed in my face when I was lighting it. (Years ago) The edges turned white and I had to false eyelashes for awhile. They grew back. What's funny is my husband came home from the service (we were just friends then and starting dating) and he had burned his off at the same time I had. They also grew back. So I'm sure you'll have eyelashes again. It may take a while, though.
K.

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C.L.

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L.,
Eyelashes do, in fact, grow back. They fall out all the time and those grow back, and, after a brief Googling session, I found out that it takes four to eight weeks to grow back!

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A.W.

answers from Dallas on

Oh no! You can rest easy, eyelashes do grow back.

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L.T.

answers from Dallas on

yes of course they will grow back. best thing to do is curl your lashes before you put on mascara. otherwise you end up with a build up of mascara and it tends to get thicker and will stick to your lashes

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D.A.

answers from Dallas on

yes, I had the same accident a few years back and half of my top right eyelash was pulled out with the eyelash curler. Growing is slow about 3 months but they all grow back.

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D.D.

answers from Dallas on

LOL....yes, they grow back.....

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V.W.

answers from Dallas on

They do grow back. My eyelashes get infected and hurt alot during allergy season. I have pulled many and they have returned as full as before.

V.

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