Lash Love 101: How to Keep Your Natural Lashes Healthy (While Still Rocking Clusters)
Lash Health 101: Why Pop-On Clusters Aren’t Safe Beyond 10 Days Pop-on lashes and DIY lash clusters are everywhere right now. They’re marketed as “safe for 2–3 weeks,” but here’s the truth: anything worn beyond 7–10 days can seriously compromise your natural lash health. Let’s break it down in fun, simple terms so you know exactly why. Your Lash Cycle: Like Tiny Roommates on Different Schedules Each lash is on its own timeline—not all of them wake up, grow, and move out at the same time. Here’s the natural cycle: Anagen Phase (Baby Lashes) – 30–45 days. These are the newborns. Fragile, short, and still growing from the follicle. Catagen Phase (Teenage Lashes) – 2–3 weeks. Growth slows down. These lashes are in their “awkward in-between” stage. Telogen Phase (Adult Lashes) – 4–9 weeks. Fully grown and chilling until it’s their turn to shed naturally. When a lash falls out on schedule , a new lash immediately begins growing. But if a lash is pulled out too early ,...
