Q&A for How to Make Your Eyelashes Look Longer Without the Expensive Mascaras

Start as close to the base of your lashes as possible. Hold for about five to ten seconds, then release and go out a centimeter or so. Curl them at that spot. That's going to curl your lashes naturally with more of a "C" shape rather than an "L" shape.

Eat a healthy diet including biotin-rich foods or a supplement, use conditioning mascara, avoid waterproof products, and apply a bit of oil at night, such as avocado or argan.

Waterproof mascara is very drying for lashes, but you can buy conditioning mascaras that actually nourish your lashes.

Vaseline can seal in moisture, but it can also clog the hair follicles, stunting growth. I wouldn't recommend it as a product for encouraging growth.

Yes, you can apply it on the whole lash, even the bottom lashes and the lash line!

Fake eyelashes could be a good alternative to regular mascara. They won't have the same chemicals that may be affecting you and they're temporary, so you can play with when you want longer, fuller lashes or just go natural. Or, you could shop around at your local health food store. They often have all-natural or organic beauty products that might not irritate your eyes.

2 swipes of mascara on each eye is fine, but if you are not allowed to wear makeup, I would recommend beauty oil (vitamin E). It helps your eyelashes grow naturally so you do not have to define your lashes as much.

The most common reason why your eyelashes clump together is that you're applying too many layers. If you want your eyelashes to be longer, I suggest Almay One Coat mascara. It is very voluminous and it rarely gets clumped. You can buy it at Walmart or Target.