Eyelashes and Alopecia: How to Get Full Lashes Without Glue

Quick answer: If alopecia has left you with sparse lashes or no lashes at all, glue-free magnetic lashes are the gentlest way to a full, natural look. They attach to a line of magnetic eyeliner on your lid rather than to your natural lashes, so they work even on a completely bare lash line. To support any regrowth, a gentle, prostaglandin-free lash serum can be used once your doctor is happy for you to start.

This guide was written with input from our founder, a qualified pharmacist and cosmetic chemist, for anyone living with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, or alopecia universalis.

How alopecia affects your eyelashes

Alopecia is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system affects the hair follicles. Depending on the type, it can cause patchy loss or complete loss of hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. Lash loss can come and go, which is why many people want a lash solution that looks natural and works no matter how many lashes they have on a given day.

Why magnetic lashes work when you have little or no natural lash

Ordinary strip lashes and lash extensions need existing lashes or glue to hold on, which does not suit everyone with alopecia. Magnetic lashes are different:

• They bond to magnetic eyeliner, not your lashes. You draw a thin line of magnetic liner along your lash line, and the lash grips the liner. This means a full look even with no natural lashes.
• No glue. There is no adhesive to irritate sensitive skin or eyes.
• Reusable and adjustable. Wear them again and again, and trim or choose shorter styles for a soft, natural finish.

Start with the Magnetic Lashes and Liner Kit, or choose the Invisible Magnetic Lashes and Liner Pen Kit for clear magnets that vanish into the liner. Natural styles such as Serena and Sirius look wonderful on a bare lash line, and you can see them all in our Short and Natural Lashes collection.

Applying magnetic lashes with no natural lashes

• Cleanse and dry the lid, then draw the magnetic liner where your lash line sits.
• Let the liner become tacky, which is when the magnets hold best.
• Lower the lash onto the liner with a Lash Applicator and press gently along the line.
• Remove at night with our Micellar Foam Cleanser and Makeup Remover.

Can a lash serum help with alopecia?

A serum cannot treat the underlying condition, and your dermatologist is the right person to guide medical treatment. What a gentle serum can do is nourish and support the lashes you do have or that regrow between flares. Our Eyelash Growth and Repair Serum is made in Australia, prostaglandin-free, and formulated with peptides, vitamins, and botanicals to be gentle on sensitive eyes. Please check with your doctor first, as everyone's situation is different.

Frequently asked questions

Can you wear false lashes with alopecia?

Yes. Glue-free magnetic lashes attach to magnetic eyeliner on the lid, so they work even when you have no natural lashes.

What are the best lashes for someone with no eyelashes?

Magnetic lashes with a magnetic liner are ideal because they do not need existing lashes to hold on. Softer, shorter styles look the most natural.

Will a lash serum regrow my lashes if I have alopecia?

A serum supports the lashes you have and can help between flares, but it does not treat alopecia itself. Speak with your dermatologist about medical options.

A note from our pharmacist

Youthphoria was founded by a qualified pharmacist and cosmetic chemist, so our formulas are developed with safety in mind. This article is general information only and is not medical advice. Everyone's health is different, so please consult your doctor, dermatologist, or a personal health care professional before starting any new product. If you have a personal question, you are welcome to email us at info@youthphoria.com.au.