Damaged lashes: How to repair them and grow them back.

• How do you know your lashes are damaged
• Can your lashes grow back
• How do I restore my lashes after lash extensions
• What is the best oil for my lash growth and thickness

• Damaged eyelashes can be recognized by breakage, thinning hairs, and bald spots.
• Eyelashes can grow back within 6–8 weeks if you use the right care, such as an eyelash serum and natural oils.
• After eyelash extensions, it helps to temporarily avoid makeup, use nourishing oils, and eat a healthy diet.
• Castor oil, jojoba oil, and coconut oil have been proven effective in stimulating eyelash growth and thickening hairs.

Damaged eyelashes can often be recognized by the following signs:

• Thinning eyelashes and bald spots
• Rapid breakage when applying or removing mascara
• Eyelashes that are uneven in length
• Redness or irritation of the eyelids due to weakened eyelash follicles

If you recognize these symptoms, it is important to adjust your beauty routine and give your eyelashes extra care.

Yes, in most cases, broken eyelashes can grow back completely, as long as the hair follicle isn't damaged.

Eyelashes have a natural growth cycle and typically grow back within 6 to 8 weeks.

Important:

• Do not damage the hair follicle any further
• Focus on proper eyelash care
• Consider using an eyelash serum

You can help your eyelashes grow back faster by using an eyelash serum that stimulates the hair follicle and extends the growth phase. It also helps prevent damage and keeps your eyelashes healthy, so they grow back faster and stronger.

Do you have damaged, short, or sparse eyelashes and are you looking to maximize their growth? If so, a prostaglandin eyelash serum is often the most effective option. These serums extend the growth phase of your eyelashes, allowing them to grow longer and appear fuller and longer.

Because prostaglandins are potent active ingredients, it’s important to choose a mild and carefully formulated serum. This ensures a good balance between effectiveness, comfort, and safety as is the case with Syrene Superlash.

Do you have damaged, brittle, or weakened eyelashes and prefer a gentler approach? If so, a prostaglandin-free eyelash serum made with peptides and botanical extracts might be a good choice.

These ingredients support the natural growth cycle of the eyelashes, help improve the condition of the lashes, and contribute to stronger, healthier-looking eyelashes.

For extra care, a natural eyelash oil, such as castor oil, can be a valuable addition. Castor oil deeply nourishes and conditions the eyelashes, making them feel softer and less prone to breakage.

Products such as Syrene Castor Oil are therefore primarily designed to strengthen, nourish, and maintain healthy eyelashes over the long term

Scientific research shows that prostaglandin serums are generally the most effective option for maximizing eyelash growth, while prostaglandin-free alternatives focus primarily on strengthening and conditioning the eyelashes[1].

Which option is best for you depends on your personal preference, skin sensitivity, and desired results. For maximum growth, a prostaglandin serum is often the most effective choice, while peptides, botanical extracts, and castor oil offer a gentler approach to improving the condition of your eyelashes.

Eyelash extensions can weaken your natural lashes, especially if they have been improperly removed or if you have worn them for a long time. To restore your lashes, you can take the following steps:

• Avoid further damage: Temporarily avoid using eyelash extensions or waterproof mascara.
• Use an eyelash serum: This will help strengthen your lashes and make them grow faster.
• Hydrate with natural oils: Oils such as castor oil nourish the hair follicles and improve the condition of your lashes. The best way to apply this is through eye massages.
• Eat healthy: Foods high in biotin, vitamin E and iron contribute to strong eyelashes.

Broken eyelashes heal faster when you keep the hair follicle intact.

Causes:

• Congenital or hereditary hair loss (alopecia)
• Hormonal changes or thyroid problems
• Excessive rubbing, infections or trauma to the eyelid

Solutions:

• Consult a doctor or dermatologist in case of sudden hair loss to establish a diagnosis or rule out any conditions
• If conditions have been ruled out or treated, you can use an eyelash serum to stimulate hair follicles where possible
• Avoid rubbing or using irritating products on the area

Bald spots often occur when hair follicles are temporarily inactive or become damaged.

Causes:

• Infections or inflammation of the eye or eyelid
• Trauma, such as rubbing or eyelash extensions
• Medical treatments (chemotherapy, certain medications)

Solutions:

• First treat any infections or inflammation with medical advice
• Use gentle care products and a mild make-up remover
• If there are no conditions or diagnoses that have been treated, an eyelash serum can help speed up the recovery of the eyelashes

Eyelash loss can be temporary, but proper eyelash care speeds up the recovery process.

Causes:

• Ageing or hormonal changes
• Deficiency in nutrients such as biotin or protein (rare with a Western diet)
• Frequent use of mascara, eyelash curlers or extensions

Thinner eyelashes often go hand in hand with broken eyelashes, because weakened hairs break more easily.

Solutions:

• Use a nourishing eyelash serum with growth factors and/or prostaglandin analogues
• Improve your diet with hair growth-promoting vitamins and minerals
• Avoid aggressive make-up or treatments that dry out eyelashes

Are your eyelashes not growing back? This could indicate damaged hair follicles.

Causes:

• Damaged or dead hair follicles
• severe skin conditions or scarring
• chronic inflammation of the eyelid

Solutions:

• Consult a doctor or dermatologist
• Use an eyelash serum to reactivate dormant hair follicles (if possible)
• Protect your eyelashes from further damage

Please note: Severely damaged hair follicles do not always recover.

Natural oils can help repair and strengthen damaged lashes. Here are some of the most effective oils:

• Castor oil: Stimulates hair growth and makes lashes fuller and thicker.
• Jojoba oil: Moisturizes and nourishes eyelashes without weighing them down.
• Coconut Oil: Protects and repairs damaged lashes through its moisturizing properties.
• Almond Oil: Rich in vitamins and antioxidants that strengthen the lash structure.

Oils do not stimulate new growth, but they improve the condition of the hair and reduce breakage.

We ourselves are a big fan of eye massage with a few drops of the above oil, with our preference being castor oil. The Syrene castor oil eyelash serum is ideal for anyone who wants to improve the condition of their eyelashes naturally

Damaged eyelashes, including broken ones, can usually recover with the right care. By:

• avoiding harmful habits
• using nourishing oils and serums
• and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

you can ensure that your lashes regain strength and fullness.

[1] Baiyasi M, St. Claire K, Hengy M, Tur K, Fahs F, Potts G. Eyelash serums: A comprehensive review. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024;23(7):2328-2344. doi:10.1111/jocd.16278