Tips for Long Eyelashes: How to grow eyelashes naturally at home

I'll show you how to grow lashes the healthy, chemical free way

by: Linda Robison / Facial Fitness Specialist @ ABZ

I absolutely love long lashes and am always on the looking for ways to keep them healthy. That’s why I’ve created this ABZ guide with tips to help you grow long lashes naturally at home.

If your lashes are brittle, short, or prone to breakage, don’t worry—you’re not alone. With a little care and attention, you can naturally encourage stronger, healthier lashes without heavy products.

Why do lashes become weak?

As we age, eyelashes can thin out, break easily, or even stop growing to their full length. This happens due to natural aging, environmental damage, and everyday habits. Luckily, there are simple, natural ways to encourage stronger, longer lashes.

Top tips for healthier natural eyelashes

1. Take a Makeup Break 

If you want longer lashes, give them a break from makeup. Take off mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, or false eyelashes before going to bed.

The chemicals in these products can dry delicate lashes and cause them to become dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.

2. Feed Your Lashes with the Right Nutrition

What you eat affects the health of your skin and hair—including your eyelashes! Foods rich in biotin, omega-3s, and vitamins like A, C, and E help nourish hair follicles.

• Snack tip: Add almonds, sweet potatoes, and salmon to your meals to give your lashes a boost from the inside out.

3. Be Gentle with Your Lashes

Treat your lashes as delicately as you would your favorite silk scarf. Avoid aggressive rubbing when washing your face, and always pat around your eyes gently with a soft towel.

• Quick habit tip: Use a cotton pad soaked in micellar water to remove eye makeup without tugging at your lashes.

4. Condition with Natural Oils

Keeping lashes hydrated prevents them from drying out and breaking. Dab a tiny amount of oil, like coconut or olive oil, on a clean spoolie and lightly brush it along your lash line. Or try your own Homemade Eyelash Serum.

• Tip: Less is more—avoid getting oil in your eyes by keeping the application light.

5. Protect Your Lashes While You Sleep

Swap your pillowcase for a satin or silk one to reduce friction. These smoother fabrics protect lashes from snagging or breaking as you sleep.

• Bonus: Satin pillowcases are great for preventing fine lines, too!

6. Comb Your Lashes

Brushing your lashes helps stimulate growth, just like with your hair. Use a foldable eyelash brush or a spoolie. Make sure the wand is small enough to reach every lash. Comb them out and let natural circulation support growth!

• Time-saver Tip: combine brushing with your regular routine. Simply run the brush through both your upper and lower lashes.

7. Stay Consistent with Lash Care

Much like skincare, lash care requires consistency. Set aside a few minutes every night to gently cleanse and hydrate your lashes. Think of it as giving your eyelashes a bedtime routine—clean, condition, and protect!

Natural techniques to promote lash growth

If you’re looking for natural ways to boost circulation and encourage growth, consider these easy methods:

Let Nature Do the Work

• Lash Massage: Gently massage your lash line with clean fingertips to stimulate hair follicles.
• Green Tea Compress: Steep green tea, cool it down, and apply it to your lashes with a cotton pad. Green tea is packed with antioxidants that support hair health.

Growing longer lashes naturally takes time, but the results are worth it! Start with these habits and watch your lashes become healthier and fuller.

Store-Bought Lash Serums: An Alternative Option

While we’ve covered natural ways to support eyelash growth, you might also be curious about store-bought serums and products that claim to boost lash length and strength.

Some people find success with these serums, and they can provide quick results, but they often contain synthetic ingredients.

But when it comes to store-bought lash serums, I try to avoid those with prostaglandin analogs.

Here's my personal experience:

I've been using Liaison Lash Bond (pictured below) for about nine months when this photo was taken, and I’m happy with my results. The company says their product is free parabens, sulfates, silicones and harmful chemicals like prostaglandin analogs.

While the serum hasn’t made my lashes look thicker, they do appear longer once I apply mascara. Plus, I haven’t experienced any eye irritation.

That said, based on Amazon reviews, many people are pleased with their results too. However, not everyone agrees on whether it’s worth the price, and some have reported eye irritation—so that’s something to keep in mind if you decide to try it.

Several people also told me about another OTC lash serum that contains a special coffee extract.

A 3-month study in Argentina tested Jarilla-Coffea extract gel on 9 women, applying it once daily to their eyelashes. Results showed a 19.44% increase in eyelash thickness, with no reported side effects or irritation. Keep in mind this was a very small (9 people) study.

Other studies show that coffee extract has natural benefits for lash growth, as it helps stimulate hair follicles and promote stronger, thicker lashes.

And of course, there is always a gentle lash care homemade lash serum you can try at-home.

Note: Always patch-test any product before applying it to your lashes, and consult with a dermatologist or your eye doctor if you have sensitive eyes or skin.

Ready to see long eyelashes?

So, are you ready for longer, healthier-looking lashes?

Which of these top 7 tips for longer eyelashes seems the most practical for you do to? Let us know which of these is going to be on your go-to list and how it worked for you.

Note: If you have any eye conditions, talk to your eye doctor first before using any eyelash enhancing products.

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