Your lashes can get damaged from wear-and-tear just like the hair on your head. Eyelashes can also just go AWOL and fall out. “It can take 3 months to a year for lashes to grow back,” says Lee.

If you’ve tried just about everything to get longer lashes, know you’re not alone—because we have too.And we know firsthand how frustrating it can be to not see the results you want—even after trying every old wives’ tale in the book.

To get longer lashes, apply an eyeliner that's a little darker than your lashes to your waterline, which will accentuate your lashes so they look fuller and longer. Also, apply a voluminous mascara to your lashes, starting at the roots and slowly work