Lashes can be a high maintenance beauty accessory when traveling, but here are nine simple tips for maintaining them.
Lashes make everything better, but long flights, jet lag, and changing climates can wreak havoc, leaving them dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. And lashes can be the key to a fresher, younger, less jat lag effected face. We spoke to Kim Evans, a lash expert at Lux By Kim Evans during a recent trip to Melbourne for her insider tips.
Whether you’re flying to Paris, Bali, or New York, keeping your lashes healthy ensures you always look fresh and wide-eyed—no matter how many time zones you’ve crossed or how you might feel behind them.
You may be crossing time zones or enduring dry cabin air at 35,000 feet, maintaining strong, healthy lashes is key to looking fresh and awake.
Here are 9 tips for long, lush lashes from Kim:
💙Travel-Smart Lash Care Essentials:
✔️ Hydration is Everything – Just like your skin, your lashes need hydration, especially after long-haul flights. A lash serum enriched with hyaluronic acid, biotin, and peptides (like KE Lash Serum) will nourish and strengthen your lashes while keeping them conditioned post-travel.
✔️ Choose the Right Mascara – Opt for a tubular mascara with hydrating ingredients. Unlike traditional mascaras that flake and cause breakage, tubular formulas wrap around each lash, offering smudge-proof wear without damaging your lashes—perfect for long flights and humid climates.
✔️ Gentle Makeup Removal – After a long travel day, resist the urge to rub off your mascara aggressively. Use a gentle, oil-free makeup remover to avoid lash fallout.
✔️ Boost Lash Health from Within – Travel disrupts routine, but keeping up with lash-friendly nutrients helps. Load up on Vitamin E, Biotin, and Omega-3s with travel-friendly snacks like almonds, avocado, and salmon.
✔️ Protect Against Dry Cabin Air – Airplane cabins sap moisture from everywhere—including your lashes! Use a humidifier in your hotel room or a hydrating facial mist during flights to keep lashes soft and conditioned.
✔️ Post-Flight Lash Massage – Gently massaging your eyelids after a flight increases blood circulation, encouraging healthier lash growth. Use soft circular motions with clean fingertips before applying your lash serum.
✔️ Stay Hydrated – Dehydration affects hair health too! Drink plenty of water throughout your travels to maintain lash strength and prevent brittleness.
🚫 What to Avoid While Traveling:
❌ Waterproof Mascara Overload – It might seem practical for long days, but waterproof formulas are harsh and dry out lashes. Opt for hydrating mascaras instead.
❌ Lash Curlers (Especially Heated Ones!) – Travel stress can make lashes more fragile. Skip the lash curler, as excessive use can cause breakage, especially post-flight when lashes are already dehydrated.
Click here for Kim’s website with some fabulous lash products.
