5 things you should never do to your lashes, according to an expert

“My eyelashes are not important to me,” no one ever said. Just like you protect and take care of your skin every day, the same should be done with eyelashes - even if it's as simple as washing them thoroughly every night or paying special attention to the ingredients in your cosmetics. favorite mascara. To make sure we do our best to keep our lashes healthy and looking their best, we turned to a celebrity lash expert. Clementine Richardson, Founder envious eyelashes in New York. Ahead, find five things she says you should never do to your lashes.

TIP 1: Never cut them

"Don't trim your lashes yourself," Richardson warns. “Hormonal changes, certain prescription drugs, vitamins and other factors can cause your eyelashes to become longer than usual. If your lashes are too long, it's best to see a professional before taking these scissors into your own hands."

TIP 2: Don't fall asleep wearing eye makeup

“Remember to remove your eye makeup before bed,” Richardson says. All of your creams, shadows, eyeliners, mascaras, etc. can cause buildup and dirt that can get into your eyes and lead to infection. Gently remove makeup with an eye makeup remover or cleanser to keep your lashes strong and healthy." Need a new eye makeup remover? We recommend Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover Dual Action or Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water for Waterproof Makeup.

TIP 3: Don't share mascara

“To avoid cross-contamination, never share your makeup with others. If you're at the makeup counter, make sure the makeup artist cleans all brushes and uses a new, disposable mascara wand when applying makeup,” adds Richardson.

TIP 4: Don't use a mechanical eyelash curler (if you can avoid it!)

While it can be difficult to change your lifestyle, Richardson recommends avoiding mechanical eyelash curlers entirely. “They can damage your natural lashes in many ways, including pulling your lashes at the root or breaking them in half. Instead you can use heated eyelash curler like we have in the studio to raise the eyelashes.

TIP 5: Don't Forget Eyelash Serum or Conditioner

Depending on your lash goals, you may prefer an lash serum over an lash conditioner. Conditioned lashes make mascara easier to remove, resulting in less shedding and fuller looking lashes. Each formula is unique, so do your research to find the one that suits your specific needs and follow the directions carefully. Our recommendation? Keep an eye out for the new drugstore priced Eyelash Serum L'Oréal Paris launches this month. This new formula cares for your lashes and makes them fuller and fuller in four weeks.