Lash Care: How to Keep Your Own Lashes Healthy and Full (2026)

Your eyes are the first thing people see — and your lashes play a big part in that. Whether you wear cluster lashes daily or simply want to enhance your natural look: your own lashes deserve attention, care and a little love. Because healthy lashes aren't just more beautiful in themselves, they're also the perfect base for any lash style.

In this guide you'll read how to keep your lashes healthy, what they need and which habits you're better off avoiding.

Why lashes need care

Lashes are hair — and just like the hair on your head, they need nourishment, rest and attention. Each lash has its own growth cycle of around 4 to 6 weeks. After that it falls out and a new one grows. By caring for your lashes well, you extend the lifespan of each lash and ensure a fuller, healthier result.

What's more: anyone who regularly wears false lashes wants their own lashes to stay strong underneath. Good care keeps it that way.

The best ways to care for your lashes

1. Castor oil — the classic

Castor oil has been a beauty favourite for lash growth for years, and not without reason. The oil is rich in fatty acids that nourish the lash follicle and stimulate growth. Before going to sleep, apply a small amount to your lashes with a clean spoolie or cotton bud — not too much, because oil in your eyes isn't pleasant. Consistency is the secret: think weeks, not days.

2. Always remove make-up before sleeping

This sounds obvious, but do you sometimes sleep in your mascara? Then you're breaking your lashes. Mascara dries the lashes out and makes them brittle. Always use a gentle, oil-based make-up remover to remove your eye make-up — that dissolves mascara without you having to rub.

3. Don't rub your eyes

Rubbing is the biggest enemy of your lashes. It breaks them, pulls them out and irritates the skin around your eye. Itchy eyes? Dab gently instead of rubbing.

4. Give your lashes a rest now and then

Do you regularly wear mascara or false lashes? Then give your lashes a day or weekend off now and then — no mascara, no false lashes. Use that time to apply a little castor oil and let your lashes breathe. They'll thank you for it.

5. Be careful removing false lashes

Always use an oil-based remover and a spoolie when removing cluster lashes. Loosen the glue gently and never force it — pulling roughly damages your own lashes and can stretch or break them.

6. Nourishment from within

Lashes grow from within. Nutrition rich in biotin, vitamin E and protein helps support lash growth. Think eggs, nuts, avocado and oily fish. No miracle cure, but every little helps.

What you're better off avoiding

• Waterproof mascara daily — hard to remove and dries lashes out badly.
• Cheap, poor-quality false lashes — the glue can be irritating and, used incorrectly, can damage lashes.
• Pulling false lashes off roughly — always use remover, never force.
• Rubbing — especially not when wearing clusters or mascara.

Wearing cluster lashes and keeping your own lashes healthy

Many people think it's either/or: either wear false lashes, or care for your own lashes. That's not true. Our press-on cluster lashes are applied beneath your own lashes — not on the skin or the lash line. With correct application and removal, there's no reason they would damage your own lashes.

The combination actually works well: wear your cluster lashes when you want, and care for your own lashes on the days you give them a rest. That way you always keep a beautiful, healthy base — with or without false lashes.

Browse our press-on cluster lashes — available in Natural Wispy, Balanced Volume and Full Glam, with a C curl and 36 clusters per box.

Frequently asked questions about lash care

How quickly does castor oil work on lashes?
Expect 4 to 8 weeks with consistent use. Lashes grow slowly — patience is key.

Can I use castor oil while wearing cluster lashes?
Apply the oil on the evenings when you've removed your clusters. Don't use it while the clusters are still on — oil weakens the hold.

Do lashes get thicker from castor oil?
Castor oil stimulates growth and can make lashes look stronger and fuller, but it's not a medically proven remedy. Many people do swear by it.

How do I remove cluster lashes without damaging my own lashes?
Use an oil-based remover and a spoolie. Loosen the glue first before removing the clusters — never force. Also check out our beginner's guide for a step-by-step explanation.