Let’s be honest for a sec: I didn’t set out to grow longer lashes this summer. I just wanted to stop looking like a raccoon every time I got in the pool.
Between sweat, sunscreen, and smudged mascara, I was over the struggle. So I decided to go mascara-free for one week — and that spiraled into a full-blown summer lash revival. A glow-up I did not see coming.
If you're tired of your lashes looking short, stubby, or straight-up invisible — but don’t want to invest in $100 growth serums or commit to extensions that feel like spiders glued to your face — this is for you.
Here’s what I actually did to grow my lashes this summer. It’s weird. It’s low-maintenance. It worked.
☀️ 1. I Gave My Lashes a Break — and They Freaking Thanked Me
It started by accident. I went makeup-free for a beach weekend and realized something wild: my lashes weren’t falling out every time I cleansed my face.
Turns out? Constantly curling, coating, scrubbing, and reapplying mascara does real damage. If you’re not giving your lashes some recovery days, they’re probably breaking off before they even hit their growth potential.
My summer rule: Mascara only twice a week. The rest of the time? I let them breathe.
We don’t let our hair grow by straightening it daily. Why would lashes be different?
🥑 2. I Started Using My Kitchen on My Face
Look, I don’t love putting oil on my eyes. It feels wrong. Greasy. Like I’m prepping myself for a deep fryer.
But after reading about how castor oil and vitamin E help with lash health, I made a weird summer-night decision: I dipped a clean spoolie in a mix of castor oil + a drop of avocado oil, brushed it through my lashes before bed, and said a little prayer.
Two weeks in? They felt softer. Less brittle. And they weren’t falling out like before. By week four, my bottom lashes — the ones I forgot existed — started showing up in selfies.
No lie: I saw better results from $8 oil than I ever did from $89 lash serum.
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😴 3. I Broke Up with My Pillowcase
This one feels random, but hear me out: I was waking up with lashes on my cheeks every morning. Turns out, cotton pillowcases = friction = lash loss.
Switched to a cheap satin pillowcase from Amazon. Game. Changer.
Not only did my lashes stop breaking overnight, but I also swear my under-eyes looked less creased in the morning. Bonus: I felt 3% more luxurious, which is not nothing.
🌿 4. I Started Eating Like My Lashes Had Opinions
I’m not here to push a wellness agenda, but the truth is, hair (yes, lashes are hair) grows from the inside out. I didn’t go full Gwyneth, but I did:
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Add eggs and salmon to my meals more often (biotin + protein for the win).
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Started taking a marine collagen supplement with my morning iced coffee.
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Cut back on sugar (not for lashes — just because my skin was freaking out).
My lashes didn’t double in length overnight, but they looked thicker. Healthier. Like they were finally getting what they needed.
😳 5. I Accidentally Gave Myself a Lash Lift (Almost)
Ok, not really. But I stopped using a regular lash curler and switched to this weird Japanese-style heated curler wand thing I found in a Reddit thread. It’s battery-operated, takes 15 seconds to warm up, and somehow curls my lashes without pulling any out.
I use it once a week before mascara (on my two makeup days), and people have asked if I got extensions.
Nope. Just heat and oil and rest.
🐌 The Unexpected Side Effect: Confidence (and a Breakup)
Not gonna lie — growing out my lashes didn’t change my life. But it did shift something.
Somewhere between not wearing makeup, feeding my body better, and skipping expensive serums, I started feeling really good in my bare face. The lashes were a bonus.
The breakup? I ditched a situationship that wasn’t serving me. Maybe I just needed to believe I could grow something — even if it was just lashes — before I could let go of what was stunting me.
☕ Final Thoughts (While I Bat My Lashes Over This Iced Matcha)
If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your lashes this summer but don’t want to waste money or buy into influencer hype — here’s your sign.
Skip the fads. Trust your body. And take care of yourself like you deserve long, fluttery lashes and peace of mind.
Because here’s the truth: your lashes already want to grow. You just need to stop getting in their way.
🧴 Summer Lash Growth Starter Pack:
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✅ Castor oil + spoolie
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✅ Satin pillowcase
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✅ Lash curler (the gentle kind)
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✅ More protein + biotin-rich foods
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✅ Way less mascara
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