The Eyelash Growth Cycle

Your eyelash hairs have a unique cycle, which consists of 3 phases. Each individual eyelash hair is in a different phase.

1. Anagenic phase: the growth phase
2. Catagenic phase: the transition phase
3. Telogenous phase: the resting phase

During the active growth phase, also known as the anagenic phase, eyelashes undergo a period of intense growth that lasts about 30 to 45 days. What is remarkable is that only about 40% of upper lashes and 15% of lower lashes grow simultaneously. Each eyelash reaches a specific length and then stops growing.

When eyelashes reach the catagen phase, the hair follicle shrinks. If an eyelash falls out during this phase, it will not grow back immediately. The follicle must complete the catagen phase before it moves on to the next phase. This transition phase lasts two to three weeks.

The final phase is the resting phase, also known as the telogen phase. For more than 100 days, the eyelash remains at rest, eventually falls out, after which a new growth cycle begins. It is reassuring to know that eyelashes do not fall out simultaneously. Since each eyelash is in its own growth cycle, it is normal for a few lashes to fall out each day. Generally, it takes four to eight weeks for an eyelash to be completely replaced. Thanks to the different phases and individual timing, it is impossible for all lashes to fall out at the same time.

Factors such as genetics, age, health and external influences can affect the eyelash growth cycle. Exposure to dirt, sunlight and frequent makeup application can lead to premature lash loss or damage. Therefore, it is important to take good care of eyelashes and always remove makeup thoroughly before bedtime.

Eyelash growth and the eyelash growth cycle is a natural process, but that doesn't mean you can't support it. Through proper care, you can optimize the natural growth of your lashes. An eyelash serum can help with this by not only improving flexibility, but also enhancing the shine, volume and length of your lashes. This makes your lashes look fuller and longer. It also makes them stronger and less prone to breakage or brittleness, making them less likely to fall out or be damaged. Our Ecuri super lash lash serum contains growth factors that can extend the anagen phase of the lash growth cycle and peptides that better anchor lashes into the skin. This allows eyelashes to grow longer and are more resistant to negative external influences.

The eyelash growth cycle is a continuous process that determines the growth, resting and shedding of eyelash hairs. An understanding of this cycle helps optimize lash treatments and maintain healthy, full lashes. Regular care and attention to the eyelash's natural cycle can contribute to long-term, healthy eyelash growth.