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title: "Why do eyelashes fall?"  
description: "A concise explanation of why eyelashes fall and the reason behind"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-11-20  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3284/why-do-eyelashes-fall  
category: "health and fitness"  
tags: ["eyelashes", "eyelashes fall", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Why do eyelashes fall?

![Why do eyelashes fall](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e16fc351-5f53-4413-a30a-287cfe599507/images/8d01ec53-6c48-4551-a0a4-489365ef73dc.jpeg) ![Why do eyelashes fall](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e16fc351-5f53-4413-a30a-287cfe599507/images/02a3f0d3-60fc-47bc-8e9b-5589a8f38e3d.jpeg) Like all body hair, eyelashes have a natural growth cycle consisting of a resting phase, growth phase, and shedding phase. ![Why do eyelashes fall](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e16fc351-5f53-4413-a30a-287cfe599507/images/02a3f0d3-60fc-47bc-8e9b-5589a8f38e3d.jpeg) The shedding phase lasts upto few weeks, is a natural process where eyelashes naturally fall out and are replaced daily. ![Why do eyelashes fall](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e16fc351-5f53-4413-a30a-287cfe599507/images/af0c5a09-5565-414f-97ad-3ab4a0ff95b3.jpeg) For excessive eyelash loss caused by cosmetic irritation, eyelash extensions, or medical conditions, consult the doctor. ![Why do eyelashes fall](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e16fc351-5f53-4413-a30a-287cfe599507/images/98143870-9079-4a91-890c-c0afcbb7a054.jpeg) To prevent eyelash loss, remove makeup every night, use gentle eye makeup removers, and avoid sleeping in mascara. ![Why do eyelashes fall](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e16fc351-5f53-4413-a30a-287cfe599507/images/e5863aa8-20dd-4cfb-96b6-c65aede27267.jpeg) Carefully used eyelash curlers. Eyelash extensions should be applied by a trained specialist.

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