Men’s videos Remove eyelashesby trimming or shaving, It’s circulated on social media The past few weeks. This trend is based on the idea of seeing more short lashes Masculine.
Hair can tell you a lot about our social and cultural values. As a Canadian sociologist Anthony Sinnott saysit can represent embedded ideas about biological sex, such as “the opposite sex has opposite hair”, “the head hair and body hair are opposite.”
But is gender differences based on biology? And what about the health risks of tampering with eyelashes?
If the idea of a lively razor near your eyes makes you nervous, there’s a good reason.
Does sex determine the length of your eyelashes?
Most warm-blooded animals have eyelashes. Human eyelashes Start developing It will form completely by 6 months in the uterus for about 7 weeks.
Usually there are 100-150 lashes on the upper eyelids, growing in 2 or 3 rows. The bottom lid has half of the eyelashes.
The length of the eyelashes is The usual Approximately one-third of the width of the eye. It’s low rush short (6-8 mm) compared with the upper limit (8-12 mm).
Density, length, thickness, curl eyelashes It is determined by your genetics. But there is There is no evidence These anatomical differences are linked Sex.
This means the idea that male men have short lashes “naturally” and women are longer, darker, thicker, and based on culture rather than biology.
No matter your gender or gender, eyelashes can perform several important functions.
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What are eyelashes?
protection
Eyelashes provide a barrier Stops them from getting into your eyes against dust, debris, insects, bacteria, and chemicals (such as hairsprays and deodorizers).
Tears form a liquid film that covers the eyes and leaves them lubricated. Eyelashes also prevent this film from drying out.
from Aerodynamic perspectivemedium length eyelashes (8mm) Ideal To prevent the surface of the eyes from drying out. Very short lashes expose the surface to air, while very long lashes can direct more airflow towards it.
Eyelashes too shield Our eyes reduce how much light gets into our eyes by up to 24% from glare.
feelings
Eyelashes are very sensitive, so touching them triggers a blink reflex that closes your eyes. this I’ll protect it From unnecessary materials.
Blinking also activates tear release and distributes them to the surface of the eye.
Social interactions
Eyelashes help us communicate. It flashes slowly You can send signals Attention and infidelity – Eyelashes make this even more attractive.
Wearing mascara or fake eyelashes I’ll emphasize it It makes your eyelashes and eyes look bigger and more expressive.
So what happens if you don’t have eyelashes?
People can lose their lashes for a variety of reasons.
For example, chemotherapy for cancer often results in hair loss involving eyelashes. Hair lossAn autoimmune state in which the body attacks its own hair follicles.
Some people bring out their lashes when they are feeling anxious or stressed.
There may be a condition called when you cannot stop this behavior, and eyelash losses are noticeable and affect your daily life. Trichotyromania.
Forcing your hair to cut or shave (rather than pulling it out) Trichotenmania.
If you are worried, you should talk to your doctor to get support.
No matter how much your hair is lost without eyelashes, you will probably feel more uncomfortable. More foreign particles can enter the eyes – they are exposed to greater risk of infection – and you will blink more to try to wash them off.
If the air on the surface of the eyes increases, it can be dry and irritating.
Is it dangerous to remove eyelashes?
Putting a sharp blade near the eye means that bumping, slipping, or blinking will put you at risk of injury to the eyelids or cornea (a clear dome-shaped covering on the front of the eyeball).
Everything you go near your eyes should be very clean. If the blade is not infertile, the bacteria can lead to Stimulation (Eyelith inflammation) or conjunctivitis (“Pink Eye”).
Do shaved eyelashes grow?
yes. If your eyelashes are trimmed or shaved, the bulbs and follicles of the hair (sacs surrounding the hair) remain in the skin of the eyelids, and the hair continues to grow.
Eyelashes grow At the average rate 0.12mm per day or 3.6mm per month. It can take up to 3-4 months for your eyelashes to return to their typical length.
Shaving does not affect the length, thickness or darkness of eyelashes. These grow just like before (unless the follicles themselves are irreversible).
Sex, sex, eyelashes
The perception of the gender and gender differences in eyelashes persists thanks to social norms and media portrayals.
For example, 2023 study We investigated 319 people (142 men and 177 women) from the United States from a diverse ethnic background regarding female eyelash lengths. Men and women from all backgrounds stated that images of women without eyelashes or short lashes were the least attractive, regardless of ethnicity.
The cartoon characters show how deeply these gender differences are soaked and socially constructed. Compare Minnie Mouse’s long, thick lashes with Mickey Mouse.
This is not the past. As a masculine and feminine presence character in popular current children’s cartoons Miracle: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir It’s still shown.
In fact, all bodies and characteristics, including eyelashes, are naturally diverse.
Body autonomy means realizing that personal choices regarding appearance are valid and should be respected without judgment.
However, when changing your body, it is important to know the health risks as well.
Amanda MeyerAdvanced lecturer, anatomy, pathology, James Cook University and Monica ZimaneeAssociate Professor of Anatomy, James Cook University
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