Let's talk about eyelashes

Yikes! I'd go to the doctor if your eyelashes have actually fallen out or at least seem very damaged. I've noticed myself that mascara can harm eyelashes - I always seem to have loads more fall out when I use it. Your hair should grow back, though.

However, I have been using one with argan oil in it recently, and I've noticed it seems to help loads. I just wipe it off and it doesn't feel harsh at all, and no eyelashes fall out, either. Argan oil is supposed to help with hair, and it seems like there's lots of brands who sell mascaras like that, so maybe look into that.

Definitely see a doctor, though, because it seems to be affecting your health, and that's not good. Try and stay out of environments that seem dusty or dirty as best you can, or wear sunglasses if it's sunny enough.

FWIW, I recommend applying Vaseline to your eyelashes right before bed. I just smear a thin layer on my fingertip and brush my lashes as if applying mascara. It made my lashes look thicker in 2 weeks. I think it acts like an intensive conditioner.

I tried argan oil but found Vaseline to be more effective. YMMV.

Don't have immediate advice, but rapidlash does work, at least it did for me. Regularly using it every day and I started to notice in 2 weeks, and by 8 weeks I had people asking what mascara/falsies I was wearing! Once they got to the length I liked I just used it twice a week and it kept the length. If you stop your new lashes will just grow to their regular length, not longer.

Oh no! I'm sorry that happened!

I have eyelash extensions and have had them for about 8 months straight now. I'm thinking about getting them all removed during my next appointment, though, because I can see that my eyelashes are more sparse than when I first got them. I have typical fine/thin Asian lashes and was very careful with my extensions (no rubbing, only sleeping on my back, no eye makeup) - even so, my eyelashes shed more than normal. It happens and I've had my fun - now it's time to let the lashes breathe.

If your lashes couldn't handle the mascara, I would say you should be VERY careful about extensions. Most extension glue contains cyanoacrylate (a form of formaldehyde) and is probably the best thing to put on sensitive lashes. If you DO want to try, though, I'd suggest you ask your lash professional to do a few test lashes to see if your lashes can hold up to the glue. Also, I recommend mink over synthetic lashes as they're natural and way lighter (weight wise)!

Edit: I forgot to add - if mascara and extensions aren't an option, you can wear falsies every day. I have coworkers and friends that do that and they always look so great! After you get used to the process, it doesn't take more than a couple of minutes to put them on. Bonus is that you don't need any more eye makeup because the falsies act like both eyeliner AND mascara :)

Another note (sorry!): to blend your natural lashes with the falsies, you might need mascara. Look for the all natural kind for sensitive eyes. My extensionist gave me a tube made especially for extensions (all natural because other chemicals can weaken the glue). I'll post the brand when I get home!

Def don't do eyelash extensions. Just like real hair extensions, they can be hard on the hair they're attached to. It might stunt the growth of your real lashes. Falsies are your best bet.

YMMV but I used the RapidBrow to regrow my sad years of over plucking eyebrows. I'm no Cara Delevigne, but they definitely filled in over the course of a month.

I always use a drop of oil to moisturize my eye area (instead of eye cream). I get my entire eyelid covering my top and bottom lashes, and the outer corners of my eyes. I find it really moisturizing for my eye area as well as making my lashes longer and stronger. I usually don't wear make up, so mornings I use a lighter oil, like jojoba or argan, and at night I use a thicker castor oil. Any oil will work, really. I used to use olive, and I would use coconut if I didn't break out from it.

Also, I find oil to be a really great eye make up remover, especially for stubborn waterproof makeup. Just put it on a cotton round, hold it up to your eyes for 10 seconds, and then gently rub it off.

Eek, I'm so sorry to hear that this happened to you! I have a few tips:

• If you are going to wear mascara again, try a type that doesn't have fibers in it (Maybelline Colossal has a TON of fibers - which contributes to the "volume"). I really like Cover Girl Lash Blast. It just coats your lashes to make them nice and dark, and the brush separates them really well.
• When removing your mascara, don't scrub at your eyes with your fingers or cleansers to try to get rid of the product. I would recommend using a waterproof makeup remover, like from Neutrogena, and a cotton pad, even if the mascara isn't waterproof. It will slide right off, and sometimes the oil in the remover can condition your lashes, too!
• Take biotin vitamins. It really helps me with my overall nail and hair health and growth. But I recommend you take a low dosage of it, because prolonged use can mess with your skin, at least in my case. If I take it regularly for more than three weeks, I start to get cystic acne on my chin and neck. I hope this helps, and good luck!