Fall Lash Shedding

There's one thing in the fall that we all dread......

That fall lash shed. So let me explain and educate our lash lovelies on why this phenomenon happens.

Our lashes grow in three different stages: Anagen ( baby lashes), Catagen (teenage), and Telogen (adult lashes). Vitamin D plays a big part in our skin and hair. It stimulates the hair follicles to encourage the Anagen phase which keeps our lashes growing long and strong. Unfortunately, as we lose more sunlight we lose more vitamin D which stunts our lash growth cycles along with the cold weather causing our lash hair to become more brittle.

In the summer months our lashes and skin are flourishing with vitamin D and hydration so there’s actually an increase in the growth of our lashes and because they are so healthy they tend to stay in the Telogen phase longer lingering. This actually increases in the number of adult lashes present on our lash line. So, when the drastic change occurs over the Autumn months, all those extra healthy adult lashes tend then shed out thus causing the wonderful fall lash shed.

So make sure you are being super gentle and kind to your lashes during this time. Be proactive and book your appointments in advance!