I cut my eyelashes and they actually grew longer. What's going on

The lengthening of eyelashes after being cut short is a common physiological phenomenon, mainly related to the hair growth cycle and the stimulation of hair follicle activity by end trimming. Eyelash growth is regulated by hair follicle stem cells, and trimming may accelerate the dormant phase of hair follicles into the growth phase, but it will not change the final length determined by genetics.

As the type of hair with the shortest growth cycle in the human body, eyelashes have a complete cycle of about 3-5 months. Trimming behavior will remove the keratinized hair shaft, and when new eyelashes regrow from the original hair follicles, they will maintain their original growth characteristics because the nutrient supply channel of the hair follicles is not destroyed. Some people have observed the phenomenon of longer eyelashes, which is actually a visual effect caused by a temporary increase in the number of eyelashes entering the growth period synchronously, rather than a single eyelash length exceeding genetic limitations. In rare cases, abnormal eyelash growth may be related to endocrine disorders. hyperthyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome and other diseases may lead to accelerated hair metabolism. If accompanied by symptoms such as hair loss and increased body hair, it is recommended to seek medical attention to investigate pathological factors. The eyelash length of normal healthy individuals is mainly determined by genes, and excessive trimming may lead to eye problems such as inverted eyelashes and folliculitis.

To maintain eyelash health, mechanical irritation should be avoided. When removing makeup, gently clean with oily products and supplement with vitamin E and protein appropriately. Caution should be exercised when grafting eyelashes or using eyelash growth gel, as the chemical composition may cause blepharitis. Applying Vaseline lightly to the roots of eyelashes at night can help moisturize, but it is necessary to avoid the edges of the eyelids to prevent oil from blocking the meibomian glands.