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[honeychile]

I have always had long, thick eyelashes - I was given my first eyelash curler when I was four. It's a shame that they're reddish blonde, but still, a whisk of mascara & I was set.

Up until recently. I know that years ago, I was in a serious car accident (I wa a pedestrian) and one of the results was losing all of my eyelashes for a while. They grew back even longer & thicker. I would have accepted this happening after my mother's death, but I really don't have a current trauma to blame this on.

Does anyone know of anything else that could cause this? They're in a thin line, not the usual double/triple rows as usual. I use mascara remover diligently (always have), so it's not like they're breaking. HELP!!!!

[33girl]

Well, I know mine used to be super thick too, and as I've gotten (ahem) older they are thinning a bit. I don't think that's the only reason, but it probably plays into it.

[RaggedyAnn]

Stress can make them thinner, or allergies that make you rub your eyes more often. It's probably not a popular suggestion, but I'd try and leave the makeup off for a while when you can, just to give the eyes a break.

[AGDee]

Allergies is an interesting theory.. have you changed mascaras or mascara remover lately? I know I've never used waterproof mascara because the few times I did, it seemed like eyelashes came out when I used remover. I stick to non-waterproof and just use water on them. I do think mine have thinned over the years, but so has the hair on my head. It's not noticeable to others, but it is noticeable to me.

[HannahXO]

Covergirl makes (used to make?) a clear mascara that might be worth a try. It would probably be a lot easier on your lashes while they "heal" but still give you some definition.

[LucyKKG]

Apparently, everyone gets something like mites (??) in their eyelashes and eyebrows that make them thin over time. I was told to gently wash them with baby shampoo every once in a while.

Or what about vitamins? Doesn't Vitamin B make your hair and nails grow?

[ellebud]

My grandmother used vaseline in lieu of mascara. Vaseline darkened and conditions the lashes. If you're losing hair as well (or not) have your thyroid checked. A low thyroid can cause hair loss.