false eyelashes
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I tried them myself.
I didn't like not having any eyelashes so I bought some fake ones and after applying it to one eye, I took it off and decided I looked fine without them. I don't know if I got the wrong kind or what but I found that without my own lashes for them to blend in with, I looked ridiculous. My own lashes are growing back now and I actually think they look weird because I got used to not having any. :-) You probably need to experiment until you find your "happy place".0 -
I did not use them, just
I did not use them, just used eyeliner till they grew back. I have a friend (not a cancer survivor) who uses them occasionally when she wants to be dressier than usual. She found some that look very natural and enhance her eyes. She says they are easy to apply and I believe she does re-use them. You can get in contact with a support group called, "Look good-feel better" through your local branch of the American Cancer Society and they can help with cosmetic tips (and free supplies) for survivors. Your best bet is probably trial and error till you find what you like best for you.
Be well, seof0 -
I'm with you, Laurissa
I thought I was doing so well--still had brows and eyelashes up until my 6th chemo treatment. Then, 2 weeks after the 6th and final treatment, boom--no lashes, no brows! Even when I put all my make-up on, I still feel like I look weird. I've tried to pencil in brows--I'm not good at it. I've thought of getting fake lashes but haven't yet. With no lashes, there's no way to make your eyes "pop." I'm interested in any advice as well. Hang in there, girl--maybe they'll come back longer and fuller!
Renee0 -
They Don't Work......
Laurissa, I tried false eyelashes......they WILL NOT STAY ON.....you have to have your own eyelashes to "anchor" them........I tried them, they just slid off......I had to laugh, I looked like a catterpiller was laying across my eye.....
I just lined my eyes with an eye pencil........most people never realized I didn't have lashes...once they start to grow back, you will be surprised how quickly they fill in...the average "life span" of an eyelash is only 10 days......they too, result from a rapidly dividing cell, which the chem attacks......
Just be patient, "they will come"......
Nancy0 -
I agree with Nancy .. they do not stay on unlessMAJW said:They Don't Work......
Laurissa, I tried false eyelashes......they WILL NOT STAY ON.....you have to have your own eyelashes to "anchor" them........I tried them, they just slid off......I had to laugh, I looked like a catterpiller was laying across my eye.....
I just lined my eyes with an eye pencil........most people never realized I didn't have lashes...once they start to grow back, you will be surprised how quickly they fill in...the average "life span" of an eyelash is only 10 days......they too, result from a rapidly dividing cell, which the chem attacks......
Just be patient, "they will come"......
Nancy
you have existing lashes to anchor them against. I purchased cheap-o clear glasses to protect my eyes from wind and debris - floating in the air in California.
Larrisa - You are BEAUTIFUL women - your hair is coming back, eye lashes will follow.
Your PINK Sister ..
Vicki Sam0
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