🌸 Lash Growth Cycle

Learn about the journey of your luscious lashes

You're in the right spot if you want to understand the journey of your lashes better, and how Pretty Please lash enhancing serum works its charm at every stage of the lifecycle.

Unlock the power of natural lashes and reach their full potential in just over a month! Building a lash care routine requires consistency, but the results are well worth the patience and daily dedication.

Here's a simplified explanation of the lash growth cycle: 

Pretty Please: Lash Growth Cycle

📈 THE GROWTH STAGE: Aka the Anagen phase

  • WHAT IT MEANS: This is when your lashes are having a full-on growth party.
  • THE SCIENCE: 
    • New lashes emerge, each attached at the root (follicle), where they receive nourishment from blood vessels. Cue the magic of our superstar ingredients!
  • WHAT PRETTY PLEASE IS DOING TO HELP: 
    • The synergy of multi-peptides and botanical extracts in Pretty Please plays a pivotal role in stimulating hair follicles, extending the active growth stage, and simultaneously nourishing, strengthening, and lengthening your lashes. This ensures that lashes can reach their full growth potential. 
    • Pretty Please keeps those active follicles thriving in the growth stage and even activates those that might've gone MIA.
  • DURATION: This phase of the growth cycle usually lasts 4-10 weeks. But remember, only 40% of lashes are here at one time, so it's important to keep using Pretty Please daily. We promise, your dedication will pay off!


🔃 THE TRANSITION PHASE: Cue the Catagen phase

  • WHAT IT MEANS: At this point, our lashes have exhausted their growth party, but they're not ready to part ways just yet.
  • THE SCIENCE: 
    • In this phase, the lash stops growing. The hair follicle undergoes a reduction in size and activity due to diminished blood supply and decreased production of supporting cells. This results in the detachment of the hair shaft from blood vessels, temporarily halting nutrient and oxygen delivery to the developing lash. 
  • WHAT PRETTY PLEASE IS DOING TO HELP: 
    • Though this phase prepares your lash follicles to naturally fall out, it's essential to use Pretty Please to maintain the health of the follicle, so your lashes don't prematurely fall out or break off easily.
    • Plus, the multi-peptides and natural extracts in Pretty Please deliver essential nutrients to the follicles, ensuring they remain nourished and ready for the imminent return to the active growth stage.
  • DURATION: This lasts 2-3 weeks. 


💤 THE RESTING PHASE: Known as the Telogen phase

  • WHAT IT MEANS: Let's hear it for the grand finale of the lash lifecycle soirée.
  • THE SCIENCE: 
    • After all the growth and transition action, it's time for a little rest before starting the party all over again. 🍂 Inevitably, the eyelash will fall out, and then we're back at square one, ready for the next lash adventure. 
  • WHAT PRETTY PLEASE IS DOING TO HELP: 
    • About 50% of lashes are in this phase at one time. Pretty Please helps this phase along, so lashes return to growth mode faster!
    • Pretty Please can aid in this process by ensuring the new lash grows stronger, healthier, and more quickly. During this phase, the nourishing properties of Pretty Please can help the new lash develop and thrive. 
  • DURATION: This chill phase can last up to 3 months, making it the longest part of the cycle. 

🦄 Of course, everyone's lash journey is unique, so don't compare yourself to others. Use Pretty Please twice daily and make it an essential part of your skincare routine.

🎀 **Pro tip: Keep it out by your sink or on your nightstand as a friendly reminder. We're biased, but we think our packaging is too cute to hide in your makeup bag or drawer! 

Ingredient Spotlight: Pretty Please Serum’s Scientific Ensemble:

  • Hyaluronic Acid: Sustains lash hydration, contributing to plumpness.
  • Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17: This five amino acid peptide has been clinically-proven to stimulate lash follicles, promote lash length, add volume, and nourish and condition the lashes.
  • Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1: This three amino acid stimulates the production of Keratin, which encourages lash growth, resulting in longer, thicker, and more resilient strands.
  • Pumpkin Seed Extract: This antioxidant superfood is packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Fatty Acids that nourish hair follicles, promoting healthier lashes.
  • Acorus Calamus Root Extract: Bestowed with soothing properties that alleviate potential irritation, and protect the lashes' delicate structure.
  • Panax Ginseng Root Extract: Contains antioxidant properties that enhance nutrition, promote hair growth, and strengthens hair follicles, leading to longer and thicker lashes.
  • Swertia Japonica Extract: Promotes thicker hair and protects against breakage.
  • Hexapeptide-11: Supports Collagen and Elastin production, which strengthens and fortifies hair strands, resulting in less breakage.
  • Vitamin E and B5: Elevates shine and fosters comprehensive lash well-being.
  • Keratin and Lysine: Fundamental elements for fortifying lash strength.

Decoding the Lash Growth Cycle

Think of your eyelashes as tiny superheroes each with a hair growth cycle of their own. At any given time, various lashes on our lash line are in different stages of this cycle. With Pretty Please as their sidekick, your lashes can thrive during every phase of their growth cycle! The serum supports their natural growth, making them longer, thicker, and healthier.

Embrace the magic of Pretty Please, practice patience and consistency, and let your eyes dazzle. Get ready to flaunt your superpowered lashes, beautiful.

Here are a couple cool lash facts:

🔬 Lash Biology 101:
Our upper lash line rocks 90-160 lashes in 5-6 rows, and the lower lash line flaunts up to 80 lashes. Each lash has a hair shaft (what you see), a root under the skin, and a bulb where new hair starts growing. 

🚀 The Lash Growth Cycle:
Lashes go through three phases: Anagen (active growth), Catagen (transition), and Telogen (resting/shedding). A full cycle takes 90 to 120 days to complete. Patience is key! 

⚡ Why Does Serum Work Faster for Some People?:
It's all about the timing. The serum's effectiveness depends on where your lashes are in their cycles when you start using it. Be patient - it's a process! 🙏 (Seriously, you'll learn more below... keep reading!)

💖 Lash Growth as You Age:
As we grow older, the lash cycle slows down, and lashes take longer to regenerate. Our serum works like magic, but results may be slower. Give it 12-16 weeks for full results! 🕰️

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