Guest Post- How to Grow Long Eyelashes, Get Extensions and Care For Your Eyelashes

Hi lovelies, this is a guest post by Danielle McAnn. She works for Lash Design (Click on the link Lash Design to find out more) and has given some very useful tips in getting long eye lashes. Enjoy!

Long eyelashes are desired by people all over the world. But to get those long, luscious lashes, you are are going to have to treat them right. There are various natural and cosmetic ways to promote eyelash health and growth. To get those long lashes that you dream of, you can try applying them with oils and leave them to sit overnight to absorb.

Castor Oil has been shown to be very effective for natural eyelash growth for many women. You can use any castor oil for this approach, just apply a little to a cotton bud (q-tip) or clean mascara brush and dab lightly with a tissue to remove excess oil. Leave to sit over night and before long you will be impressing people with your new healthy lashes.

Vitamin E oil is another option, it often results in either thicker strands, new lashes, or both. You can purchase the oil or gels and capsules to squeeze the oil out. Apply the same way at the castor oil, or ingest the supplement. Emu oil is the oil made from the fat of the Emu bird from Australia. While it promotes hair growth, it may not be the most ethical option if that is a concern.

I find that making sure I clean my make up off my face before bed can do wonders for the health of my eyes. Making sure you don't have any gunk on there before you go to sleep allows your lashes to grow without being hindered by mascara. I also use a mascara with a lightweight liquid and a good quality brush that doesn't weigh down my eyelids.

If you don't want to wait for your lashes to grow, you can try the cosmetic approach which means eyelash extensions. Salons such as LashDesign Studios offer a variety of options. Acrylic and silk are the preferred extensions, providing a soft result with different finishes to suit your needs. You can have long and thick lashes, voluptuous lashes, or even natural looking lashes when you just need a little lift. They come in permanent and semi permanent varieties There are also some aftercare considerations such as not getting them wet of exposing them to steam for 24 hrs to let the glue set. There is also mascara that is made specifically for eyelash extensions, although it is likely that you won't even need them!