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Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:02 pm |
charis wrote: |
My question is: After you shed these lashes how long do you have to wait for the new ones to grow in (to look good again)? |
Assuming that there is no disruption in the nutrient-supply for the lashes (i.e.: you haven't stopped using the growth serum), then it takes anywhere from 1-2 weeks for the old lashes to be shed and the new lashes to completely grow in depending upon one's own personal chemistry. Mine grow back in about 7 days, but I know some others have said it's more like 12-17 days for them (incidentally, the hair on my head grows extremely fast, too, so this could be why my "recovery" time is shorter than others).
When I'm in a shed-cycle, I monitor the new growth closely by checking my lashes in a 10x magnifying mirror each day. I've noticed that as soon as the old lashes are shed (remember, these serums make 2-3 lash hairs sprout from a single follicle), I can see the "nub" of the new lashlings immediately as the new hairs break through my lashline, and then it takes about 7 days for the lashlings to reach full maturity.
Of course, when I'm in a shed cycle, if I feel my lashes are looking particularly puny, then I'll just break-down and wear mascara for a few days until I've got my fan-like lashes back again!
As I said, this synchronized shed cycle is the price you've got to pay if you want amazing lashes for 75-80 days out of every 90 days so you have to decide if that's right for you or if you want to keep your lashes on their "natural" growth cycle.
I think of it sorta like those taking those birth control pills that only make you have a period a few times a year, versus having a menstrual cycle every single month: would you rather have the convenience and freedom of the former or be hampered by having the crimson-tide roll in every 28 days?!
Okay, so lashes and reproductive systems aren't quite analguous, but hopefully you get the point I'm trying to make: you just have to decide whether au naturel lashes or super-charged lashes is best for you.... |
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